Michael Eugene Prothero

Private First Class

1949 – 1968

Vietnam Wall · Panel 55W

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Private First Class Michael Eugene Prothero served in the U.S. Army. Michael served with the 101 AIRBORNE DIV. Michael served in the Vietnam War. Michael was 19 years old.

How They Died

Manner Combat Death

Place Thua Thien

Service Record

U.S. Army

B CO, 1ST BN, 501ST INFANTRY, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV

Infantryman (11B)

PFC

THUA THIEN

Conflicts

Vietnam War

Awards & Decorations 4

For service and achievement

Purple Heart

Campaign and service medals

National Defense Service Medal

Vietnam Service Medal

Foreign awards

Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

Memorials

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Panel 55W · Line 1 cut as MICHAEL E PROTHERO

In Our Keeping

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Michael Eugene Prothero

Private First Class

U.S. Army

501st Infantry Regiment

501ST INFANTRY REGIMENT - Distinctive Unit Insignia

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