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First Name: Ralph

Last Name: Byrd

Birthplace:

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)







Date of Birth: 27 November 1943

Date of Death: 07 February 1966

Rank: Specialist 4

Years Served:
Ralph Byrd

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Ralph Byrd

Specialist Four, U.S. Army

Ralph Byrd was born on 27 November 1943.

On 7 February 1966, Specialist Four Ralph Byrd was serving with B Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, in Phu Yen Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SP4 Byrd was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Badges and Medals

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

Honors

The name Ralph Byrd is inscribed on Panel 5E Line 9 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Specialist Four Ralph Byrd is buried at Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted, OH.

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Honoree ID: 3595   Created by: MHOH

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