On Memorial Day- In Loving Memory of Michael Sessa Jr.

On Memorial Day, we pause with all of America to honor the memory of those who have given their lives in service to country. It's a poignant day, which reminds us of the importance of ensuring the lives of all who give the ultimate sacrifice are remembered for generations to come.

Michael Sessa, Jr Private First Class

PERSONAL DATA
  Home of Record: New York, New York
  Date of birth:  Thursday, 03/25/1948

MILITARY DATA
  Service:        Army  (Regular)
  Grade at loss:  E3
  Rank:           Private First Class
  ID No:          12754266 
  MOS:            11B10 Infantryman
  LenSvc:         Between 1 and 2 years
  Unit:           B CO, 1ST BN, 8TH INF RGT, 4 INF DIV

CASUALTY DATA
  Start Tour:     Thursday, 09/15/1966
  Cas Date:       Thursday, 05/18/1967
  Age at Loss:    19
  Remains:        Body Recovered
  Location:       Pleiku, South Vietnam
  Type:           Hostile, Died
  Reason:         Multiple Fragmentation Wounds - Ground Casualty

ON THE WALL       Panel 20E Line 036

Never Forget:

The Lost Platoon

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