23th Infantry Division "Americal"

196th Infantry Brigade

26th Engineer Battalion

United States Army

Joseph Francis De Crosta

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Joseph served as a - Sp4 - E-4 - Army - Drafted Selective Service. He was 22 years old at the time of his death, single not married. Joseph was born on August 14, 1945. He was from Franklin Lakes, N.J. His tour of duty in Vietnam began on June 27, 1967. Joseph served with the "A" Company, 26th Engineer Battalion, 196th Infantry Brigade, 23rd Americal Division. Joseph died on January 19, 1968 in Quang Tin Province, Republic of South Vietnam. Joseph's death was a result of a non - hostile vehicle crash. Joseph died that day with Charles Wallace and Ronald Baker. His body was recovered. Joseph's religion was Roman Catholic. Joseph's name is listed on Panel 34E --- Line 75 of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. "Rest In Peace Joseph You Are Missed By All Who Knew You"

Honors Joseph Francis De Crosta served his Country and Flag with Courage and Bravery. His acts of Gallantry to his Men and Country earned him the following awards: National Defence Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Ribbon Good Conduct Medal The Republic of Vietnam, Military Merit Medal The Republic of Vietnam, Gallentry Cross with Palm

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