James Michael Scriver Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin

James Michael Scriver
Vietnam War
Vietnam War
Wisconsin
On September 9, 1970 Lance Corporal Scriver was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID297280
Service ID398525119
NameJames Michael Scriver
FromKenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Birth DateFebruary 27, 1951
Casualty DateSeptember 9, 1970
WarVietnam War
Service BranchMarine Corps
RankLance Corporal
SpecialtyRifleman
Unit/Group1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, E Company
Casualty TypeDied through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds
LocationSouth Vietnam, Quang Nam province
BurialSaint Casimir Cemetery, Wells, Faribault County, Minnesota
Notable Awards
Purple Heart
RememberedJames Michael Scriver is buried or memorialized at Saint Casimir Cemetery, Wells, Faribault County, Minnesota.
James is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 07w, Line 50.
Additional Details
James Michael Scriver was born in Wells, Faribault County, Minnesota. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps on October 2, 1969 in Milwaukee.

Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis:
James Michael Scriver was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on July 22, 1970. Scriver had the rank of Lance Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 398525119. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, E Company.

He was born on February 27, 1951. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Kenosha county has been included within the archival record. We have Kenosha listed as his city.

During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Scriver experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on September 9, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province.
Commendations + Awards
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Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
Marksmanship Badge
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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