United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Michael Wakefield Downey
1944 – 1967
Vietnam Wall · Panel 22E
Second Lieutenant Michael Wakefield Downey served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Michael served with the 1st Marine Division. Michael served in the Vietnam War. Michael was 23 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Blast injury
Circumstance
Killed in action
Place
Quang Nam
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
3501: Basic Motor Transport Officer
BASIC MOTOR TRANSPORT OFFICER (I)
QUANG NAM
1967
Pay grade O01.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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Michael Wakefield Downey
Second Lieutenant
U.S. Marine Corps
- 1967
1st Marine Division
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