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First Name: Patrick

Last Name: Nevin

Birthplace: Balla, IRE

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Middle Name: Christopher



Date of Birth: 25 April 1937

Date of Death: 23 February 1966

Rank: Sergeant

Years Served:
Patrick Christopher Nevin
'Christy'

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Patrick Christopher "Christy" Nevin

Sergeant, U.S. Army
Vietnam War



Patrick Christopher Nevin was born on 25 April 1937 in Balla, County Mayo, Ireland. He came to the United States and joined the U.S. Army.

On 23 February 1966, Sergeant Patrick Christopher Nevin was serving with B Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Binh Dinh Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SGT Nevin was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Badges and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Parachutist Badge

Honors

The name Patrick C Nevin is located on Panel 5E Line 67 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Christy is buried at Mayo Abbey Cemetery, County Mayo, Ireland.

Americans owe this native of Ireland an eternal debt of gratitude for his love of America, and his great sacrifice to protect its freedoms.



Honoree ID: 3367   Created by: MHOH

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