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MAJ John Adams Avera

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MAJ John Adams Avera

Birth
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
Death
9 Apr 1970 (aged 34)
Vietnam
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Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma, USA Add to Map
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Section III, Site 2405
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Major John Adams Avera was the son of William Chester Avera and Fluerette Jeanne Leigh. Major Avera's tour of duty began on January 7, 1970. Major Avera was assigned to Advisory Team 26, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. Major Avera died from injuries received while in base camp when mortar fire directed at a hostile force landed in the area. Major Avera was married and the father of two sons. Major Avera's name is engraved on Panel 12W, Line 113 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Major John Adams Avera was the son of William Chester Avera and Fluerette Jeanne Leigh. Major Avera's tour of duty began on January 7, 1970. Major Avera was assigned to Advisory Team 26, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. Major Avera died from injuries received while in base camp when mortar fire directed at a hostile force landed in the area. Major Avera was married and the father of two sons. Major Avera's name is engraved on Panel 12W, Line 113 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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  • Created by: Red
  • Added: May 15, 2014
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129866656/john_adams-avera: accessed ), memorial page for MAJ John Adams Avera (4 Oct 1935–9 Apr 1970), Find a Grave Memorial ID 129866656, citing Fort Sill Post Cemetery, Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma, USA; Maintained by Red (contributor 47105291).