WILLIAM RICHARD DI SANTIS

WILLIAM RICHARD DI SANTIS

WILLIAM RICHARD DI SANTIS was born on March 25, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in AURORA, IL.

He served as a 11B10 in the Army. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E3. He began a tour of duty on January 10, 1970.

On April 15, 1970, at the age of 23, WILLIAM RICHARD DI SANTIS perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Tay Ninh.

You can find WILLIAM RICHARD DI SANTIS honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 11W, Row 6.

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Last name: DI SANTIS
First name: WILLIAM RICHARD
Home of Record (official): AURORA
State (official): IL
Date of Birth: Tuesday, March 25, 1947
Sex: Male
Race: Caucasian
Marital Status: Single

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Branch: Army
Rank: CPL
Serial Number: 330408712
Component: Selective Service
Posthumous promotion as indicated
Pay grade: E3
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 11B10
Major Organization: 1st Cavalry Div

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Start of Tour: Saturday, January 10, 1970
Date of Casualty: Wednesday, April 15, 1970
Age at time of loss: 23
Casualty type: (A1) Hostile, died
Reason: Artillery, rocket, mortar (Ground casualty)
Country: South VietNam
Province: Tay Ninh
The Wall: Panel 11W - Row 006