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SPC Clifford Wayne “Jr.” Leathers Jr.

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SPC Clifford Wayne “Jr.” Leathers Jr. Veteran

Birth
Oklahoma, USA
Death
21 Jun 1967 (aged 19)
Kon Tum, Vietnam
Burial
Wright City, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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US Army - Specialist Fourth ClassSP4 CLIFFORD W. LEATHERS, Jr.
(January 19, 1948 - June 21, 1967)

Started tour, 3-8-1957 - Army of the United States ~ SP4 Clifford W. Leathers, Jr. was born January 19, 1948 to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wayne Leathers, Sr. from Wright City, Oklahoma. His grandparents were Clarence Boyd Leathers and Sophia E. (Hill) Leathers, also from Wright City, Oklahoma.

ID: 25723575 ~ Specialty: 11B2P Infantryman (Airborne Qual) ~ Length of service: 02 ~ Unit: E Trp, 17th Cav, 173rd Abn Bde, USARV ~ Casualty detail: Gun or small arms fire

He had sisters and brothers, with two brothers being Michael A. Leathers and Charles Leathers.

Clifford, Jr. lost his life on June 21, 1967 during the Vietnam War, at the age of 19. He was killed in action in Province 6, Kon Tum, South Vietnam.

Army-SP4-Specialist Fourth Class-E4-Age 19-11B2P Light Weapons Infantry

His body was recovered and brought home for burial in Wright City, McCurtain County, Oklahoma. (Wright City Cemetery-Old)

SP4 Clifford W. Leathers, Jr. was honored on the Vietnam Wall on Panel 22E, Row 32.

May you Rest in Peace, young man, and thank you for your service to our country and for your sacrifice.
US Army - Specialist Fourth ClassSP4 CLIFFORD W. LEATHERS, Jr.
(January 19, 1948 - June 21, 1967)

Started tour, 3-8-1957 - Army of the United States ~ SP4 Clifford W. Leathers, Jr. was born January 19, 1948 to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wayne Leathers, Sr. from Wright City, Oklahoma. His grandparents were Clarence Boyd Leathers and Sophia E. (Hill) Leathers, also from Wright City, Oklahoma.

ID: 25723575 ~ Specialty: 11B2P Infantryman (Airborne Qual) ~ Length of service: 02 ~ Unit: E Trp, 17th Cav, 173rd Abn Bde, USARV ~ Casualty detail: Gun or small arms fire

He had sisters and brothers, with two brothers being Michael A. Leathers and Charles Leathers.

Clifford, Jr. lost his life on June 21, 1967 during the Vietnam War, at the age of 19. He was killed in action in Province 6, Kon Tum, South Vietnam.

Army-SP4-Specialist Fourth Class-E4-Age 19-11B2P Light Weapons Infantry

His body was recovered and brought home for burial in Wright City, McCurtain County, Oklahoma. (Wright City Cemetery-Old)

SP4 Clifford W. Leathers, Jr. was honored on the Vietnam Wall on Panel 22E, Row 32.

May you Rest in Peace, young man, and thank you for your service to our country and for your sacrifice.


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