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David Frederick Bukowski

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David Frederick Bukowski Veteran

Birth
West Islip, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Death
13 May 1969 (aged 20)
Vietnam
Burial
East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 2T Site 2568
Memorial ID
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SP4 Bukowski #52769907
MOS: 11B20 Infantryman.

David was born and raised in West Islip and lived there all of his life, until he was drafted into the US Army.
After arriving in Vietnam 7 November 1968, David was assigned to C Company, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, USARV. C Company was at the Nui Yon Regional Forces Camp, Quang Tin Province and 6 kilometers west of the Tam Ky Airfield, when at approximately 0130H there was a heavy ground attack launched by a force of hostile forces. David died as a result of gunshot wounds to the body from hostile rifle fire. C Company lost a total of 28 soldiers, during the fierce fighting. Due to heavy enemy activity in the area his body was recovered and identified 24 May 1969.
Survived by his parents, George F and Helen Bukowski and his 2 sisters; Deborah and Virginia, all of 812 Stanley Street, West Islip, New York.
SP4 Bukowski #52769907
MOS: 11B20 Infantryman.

David was born and raised in West Islip and lived there all of his life, until he was drafted into the US Army.
After arriving in Vietnam 7 November 1968, David was assigned to C Company, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, USARV. C Company was at the Nui Yon Regional Forces Camp, Quang Tin Province and 6 kilometers west of the Tam Ky Airfield, when at approximately 0130H there was a heavy ground attack launched by a force of hostile forces. David died as a result of gunshot wounds to the body from hostile rifle fire. C Company lost a total of 28 soldiers, during the fierce fighting. Due to heavy enemy activity in the area his body was recovered and identified 24 May 1969.
Survived by his parents, George F and Helen Bukowski and his 2 sisters; Deborah and Virginia, all of 812 Stanley Street, West Islip, New York.

Inscription

NEW YORK
SP4 CO C 21 INF
AMERICAL DIV
VIETNAM
BSM-ARCOM-PH



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