JOHN FRANCIS CRIKELAIR

John Francis Crikelair died in the service of his country while serving in
F Company (Ranger), 75th Infantry (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division

Last name: Crikelair
First name: John Francis
Home of Record (official): Ridgewood
State (official): NJ
Date of Birth: May 12, 1945
Marital Status: Single

Branch: Army
Rank: E-5
Component: Infantry
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 11F4P
Major Organization: 25th Infantry Division
Unit of assignment: F Company (Ranger), 75th Infantry (Airborne)

Entered Service:
Start of Tour: June 25, 1969
Date of Casualty: August 6, 1969
Age at time of loss: 24
Casualty type: Hostile, died
Reason: Multiple fragmentation wounds (Ground casualty)
Country: South, Vietnam
Province: Hoa Nghia

Vietnam Memorial Wall: Panel 20W, Row 101

Ranger Memorial Stone: Section , Column