United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
David Shelton Prentice
1923 – 1967
Vietnam Wall · Panel 24E
Gunnery Sergeant David Shelton Prentice served in the U.S. Marine Corps. David served in the Vietnam War. David was 43 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
2539: PLRS MASTER STATION OPERATOR
GROUND MOBILE FORCES SATCOM RADIO CHIEF
QUANG TRI
1967
Pay grade E07.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
5
For service and achievement
Campaign and service medals
Foreign awards
Memorials
Burial Information
Cemetery
Eternal Hills Memorial Park
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David Shelton Prentice
Gunnery Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
- 1967
2nd Battalion 9th Marines
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