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Lane, Sharon Ann, 1LT.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Canton
Last Address Canton, Ohio
Casualty Date Jun 08, 1969
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Artillery, Rocket, Mortar
Location Quang Tin (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Sunset Hills Burial Park - Canton, Ohio
Awarded for distinguished actions in combat (valor)
Year Awarded 1969
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2014
This ribbon will display Multiple Award devices automatically based on the total number of awards listed
Details Behind Award
According to the National Museum United States Army Web posting www.armyhistory.org., and from the book, "Dreams Unfulfilled: Stories of the Men and Women on the Vietnam Veteran Memorial", compiled by Jan c. Scruggs, VVMF Founder.
Based on information from the Coffelt Database of Vietnam Casualties site, the Bronze Star awarded was for Merit, not for Valor.