Albert A. Banuelos Jr.

Albert A. Banuelos Jr.
Era Vietnam War
Branch U.S. Army
Rank Sergeant
Military Decorations Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Wall CC
Wall Side 3
Row 3
Plaque Number 12

Sergeant Baneulos fought in some of Vietnam's fiercest battles, including the TET Counteroffensive and opperations near Trang Bang. During a mission to rescue a wounded comrad under intense enemy fire, Sergeant Bunuelos was fataly shot while carrying him to safety.  For this act of heroism, he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.

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