23rd Infantry Division "Americal"

United Stated Army

196th Infantry Brigade

26th Engineer Battalion

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Larry served as a - Sgt. - E-5 - Army - Drafted Selective Service. He was 20 years old at the time of his death, single not married. Larry was born on September 25, 1947. He was from Harleysville, Pennsylvania. His tour of duty in Vietnam began on September 23, 1967. Larry served with the "A" Company, 26th Engineer Battalion, 196th Infantry Brigade, 23rd Americal Division. Larry died on May 5, 1968 in Quang Tin Province, Republic of South Vietnam. Larry's death was a result of wounds inflicted by hostile enemy forces. His body was recovered. Larry's name is listed on Panel 55E --- Line 13 of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. "Rest In Peace Larry You Are Missed By All Who Knew You"

Larry Fred Gleason

Honors Larry Fred Gleason 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 for wounds suffered in combat 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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