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U.S. Army · United States 
John Lester Began
1945 – 1968
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Private First Class John Lester Began served in the U.S. Army. John served with the 1 CAV DIV AIRMOBILE. John served in the Vietnam War. John was 23 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Gunshot wound
Circumstance
Killed in action
Place
Quang Tri
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Army
36K20: Tactical Wire Operations Specialist
TACTICAL WIRE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
QUANG TRI
1968
Pay grade E03.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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John Lester Began
Private First Class
U.S. Army
- 1968
77th Field Artillery Regiment
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