Joseph served as a - Sp4 - E4 - Army - Regular Enlisted Service.
He was 19 years old at the time of his death, single not married.
Joseph was born on July 20, 1950. He was from West Monroe, Louisana.
His tour of duty in Vietnam began on August 11, 1968.
Joseph served with the "A" Company, 26th Engineer Battalion, 196th Infantry Brigade, 23rd Americal Division.
Joseph died on September 18, 1969 in Quang Tin Province,
Republic of South Vietnam.
Joseph's death was a result of a non-hostile accident or illness.
His body was recovered.
Joseph's religion was Roman Catholic.
Joseph's name is listed on Panel 18W --- Line 110
of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
"Rest In Peace Joseph You Are Missed By All Who Knew You"
Honors
Joseph Edmund Mazzanti served his Country and Flag with Courage and Bravery. His acts of Gallantry to his Men and Country earned him the following awards:
Purple Heart (3) - for wounds received in combat actions
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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