THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. That you died in an accident so close to your end of tour is tragic. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

I just learned of this website...... I salute you...a hero of the family forever....
Thanks for serving our country.
God Bless You....
Tom D'Agostino

SGT John R. D'Agostino Jr. was an infantryman serving with D Company, 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade. In April 1968, SGT D’Agostino was finishing up his service commitment and had been brought back from field duty to serve out his few remaining days with the Supply Sergeant at LZ Uplift in Binh Dinh Provinve, RVN, until his date to return home. On April 30th, a shotgun was accidently discharged in the billets. Tragically, D’Agostino was walking by when the errant discharge took place and was struck in the head by the blast. He died instantly. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and ichiban1.org]

The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered. All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace Sky Soldier.

John is buried at Nicolet Memorial Gardens, Garden of Christus Circle, southwest section, left side, 1st column, 8th row in from the west.