United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Merritt Thomas Cousins
1947 – 1967
Vietnam Wall · Panel 23E
Lance Corporal Merritt Thomas Cousins served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Merritt served in the Vietnam War. Merritt was 19 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Gunshot wound
Circumstance
Killed in action
Place
Quang Tri
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
2531: Field Radio Operator
FIELD RADIO OPERATOR
QUANG TRI
1967
Pay grade E03.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
5
For valor
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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Merritt Thomas Cousins
Lance Corporal
U.S. Marine Corps
- 1967
1st Battalion 12th Marines
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