Earl Roy Lester Jr ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Oklahoma
On June 14, 1971 Sergeant Lester was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Oklahoma. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 310184 |
Service ID | 441504140 |
Name | Earl Roy Lester Jr |
From | Stroud, Lincoln County, Oklahoma |
Birth Date | January 20, 1948 |
Casualty Date | June 14, 1971 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Specialty | Medical Specialist |
Unit/Group | 1st Cav Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, D Company |
Casualty Type | Hostile Died of Wounds, Gun Small Arms Fire, Ground Casualty |
Location | South Vietnam, Long Khanh province |
Burial | Stroud Cemetery, Stroud, Lincoln County, Oklahoma |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Earl Roy Lester Jr is buried or memorialized at Stroud Cemetery, Stroud, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. Earl is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 03w, Line 75. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Earl Roy Lester Jr 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 Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on August 14, 1970. Lester had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Medical Specialist. Service number assignment was 441504140. Attached to 1st Cav Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, D Company.
He was born on January 20, 1948. According to our records Oklahoma was his home or enlistment state and Lincoln county has been included within the archival record. We have Stroud listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant Lester experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 14, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Gun Small Arms Fire, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Long Khanh province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Medical Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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