Military Veterans

Celebration of Freedom panel

David L. De Laughder

Date of Birth

19 February 1949

Date of Death

20 April 1967

Brick Location

Liberty Side

Panel Number

12

Biography

U. S. Marine Corps Private First Class David De Laughder was killed in action in Vietnam on 20 April 1967.  His unit: G Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, III MAF.  He was killed in hostile action ad Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam.  He was a rifleman and grew up in Augusta, KS.  His awards include:  Purple Heart, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.  

Branch:

U.S. Marines Corps

Awards and Medals

Rank

Private First Class

Years

Vietnam War