In Memoriam

CLARENCE J NOVAK

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Novak, Clarence Joseph
Dwight, NE
ARMY
SP4

BIRTH DATE:

8/21/1949

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Panel 012W Line 098
Panel 02 Line 15

BURIAL/MEMORIAL INFO

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12/16/1969
4/5/1970
4/5/1970

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N/A

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South Vietnam
Hau Nghia
UNK
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Not Listed
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INCIDENT KNOWN DETAILS:

11B20 = Infantryman
B CO, 6TH BN, 31ST INFANTRY, 9TH INF DIV, USARV
Bronze Star (Valor)
Bronze Star (Merit)
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Dwight, NE
Casualty codes: A1-D-7
A1 = Hostile, died outright
D = Gun or small arms fire
7 = Ground casualty
Recovered.
N/A
Killed While On A Combat Operation When A Hostile Force Was Encountered.

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