Chamblin Jr., Donald [1]
Biographical Notes:
Location on Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Panel 43E, Line 52
Date of Birth:
2/4/1948
Military Branch:
Marines
City/County:
Charlotte
County:
Mecklenburg
Education Details:
Attended Garinger High School
Enlistment Date:
April 1st, 1965
First Name:
Donald
KIA / MIA Place:
Quang Tri, South Vietnam
KIA Date:
3/8/1968
Last Name:
Chamblin Jr.
Middle Name:
Ray
Military Details:
Sergeant Chamblin served as a communications wireman. Before serving in Vietnam he served in Okinawa and mainland Japan. He volunteered for duty in Vietnam and arrived in July 1967. Chamblin died from multiple fragmentation wounds of the body from hostile artillery fire while in a defensive position.
Military Rank:
Sergeant
Source:
Charlotte News March 18th, 1968
Charlotte Obsever March 18th, 1968
State:
North Carolina
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