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USMC Vietnam KIA Photo ID Help


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lakenormanusa

I have a USMC Camp Pendleton Infantry Training yard long dated 11 February 1966. It's badly creased and not in the greatest condition, but I noticed a few signatures on the back and decided to do some research. I found that one of the signatures belonged to Pvt. Roger Tjernberg who was KIA in the Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam, Feb. 3, 1967. I was able to locate a civilian photo and tried to match it up with one of the Marines in my photo in an attempt to ID Pvt. Tjernberg. I would like to hear other opinions on whether or not this could be him. I'm sure some of you have a better eye for what someone would look like wearing a helmet.

 

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Thanks bellasilva and Blacksmith for sharing your thoughts.

It's interesting how he just instantly stood out.

 

On his findagrave page it states, "Component: Selevtive Service"

Would that means he was drafted?

 

His marker is inscribed "Purple Heart & GS"

Does GS represent Gold Star or 2nd award for the Purple Heart?

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Yes “GS” is the abbreviation for Gold Star. A Gold Star was issued in lieu of a second award.

 

Semper Fi,

Bruce Linz

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