Albert served as a - Sergeant - Grade E5 - Marine Corps - Regular Enlisted Service.
He was 21 years old at the time of his death
Al was born on March 25, 1946 in Phillipsburg NJ.
His tour of duty began in Vietnam on July 17,1967.
Al served with 3rd Platoon, Mike (M) Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines
as a Platoon Guide.
Al died on July 21, 1967 in Quang Tri Province, Hill 881, South Vietnam. His platoon was on a search and destroy mission during Operation Kingfisher in the area of the Ga Iu Outpost. Al's platoon was engaged by a hostile enemy force of unknown size. Al was struck by gun fire at approximately 3:00 PM. Al died of those wounds at approximately 7:00 PM. as reported by Capt.W.R. Griggs, his commanding officer. Lt Bobby Myatt, US Navy Chaplain conducted Memorial services, Vietnam.
His body was recovered
Al is interred in Fairmont Cemetary Phillipsburg, NJ. not far from his cousin,
James Robert Morris, A Marine Killed in Vietnam 1/31/68.
Al was married
Al was a 1964 graduate of Phillipsburg High School
Al's name is listed on Panel 23E --- Line 102
of the Vietnam War Memoral in Washington D.C.
"Rest In Peace Al You Are Missed By All Who Knew You"
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Albert Aleya Outwater enlisted right after he graduated from high school. Al was a farm boy who enlisted to serve his Flag and Country. Albert's ambition was to become a New Jersey State Policeman after his enlistment was finished. Albert rose with honors through the ranks of the United States Marine Corps serving with Co H, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division; H & S Company, Washington, D.C.; Company M, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Divison. For his service to the Corps and Country, Albert Aleya Outwater received the following awards:
Purple Heart for wounds received in an armed conflict
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Ribbon
The Republic of Vietnam, Military Merit Medal
The Republic of Vietnam, Gallantry Cross with Palm
Good Conduct Medal
