U.S. Navy · United States 
Valentin George Matula
Commander
1923 – 1965
Vietnam Wall · Panel 08E
CDR Valentin George Matula served the 7 FLT. Valentin served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War. Valentin was 41 years old.
How He Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Circumstance
Killed in action
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1310: Unrestricted Line Officer (Pilot)
HALLETTSVILLE, TX
1986
Pay grade O05. DCAS record DCAS-VN-033058.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
5
Campaign and service medals
Memorials
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Panel 08E · Line 84
cut as VALENTIN G MATULA
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
35
Grave
4656
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Record added
August 7, 2026
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