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U.S. Army · United States 
John Wayne Malapelli
1946 – 1965
Vietnam Wall · Panel 01E
Private First Class John Wayne Malapelli served in the U.S. Army. John served with the MACV ADVISORS. John served in the Vietnam War. John was 18 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Injury, unspecified
Circumstance
Killed in action
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Radio Operator (05B)
RADIO OPERATOR
BURLINGTON, KY
1965
Pay grade E03.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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John Wayne Malapelli
Private First Class
U.S. Army
- 1965
U.S. MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND, VIETNAM
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