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U.S. Army · United States 
James Lawrence Ripanti
1947 – 1969
Vietnam Wall · Panel 29W
First Lieutenant James Lawrence Ripanti served in the U.S. Army. James served with the SPECIAL FORCES. James served in the Vietnam War. James was 21 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Gunshot wound
Circumstance
Killed in action
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Service Record
U.S. Army
31542: Infantry Unit Commander (Special Forces Qual)
WILMINGTON, DE
1969
Pay grade O02.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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James Lawrence Ripanti
First Lieutenant
U.S. Army
- 1969
5th Special Forces Group
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