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HONORED ON PANEL 31W, LINE 41 OF THE WALL

JOHN GERARD JOYCE

WALL NAME

JOHN G JOYCE

PANEL / LINE

31W/41

DATE OF BIRTH

09/09/1945

CASUALTY PROVINCE

KONTUM

DATE OF CASUALTY

02/24/1969

HOME OF RECORD

BOSTON

COUNTY OF RECORD

Suffolk County

STATE

MA

BRANCH OF SERVICE

ARMY

RANK

CPL

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LEFT FOR JOHN GERARD JOYCE
POSTED ON 8.11.2024
POSTED BY: A Fellow Soldier

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John was the son of Martin F. and Mary M. Joyce, the dear brother of Martin, Mary, Daniel, and Kevin Joyce all of South Boston Massachusetts. He entered service (Selected Service) in the US Army and arrived for duty in Vietnam on October 2, 1968 where he was assigned to and served with B Battery, 6th Battalion, 14th Artillery, 52d Artillery Group, 1st Field Force, USARV.

On February 24 the Battery artillery position in Kontom Province came under a heavy enemy mortar barrage and Cpl Joyce was reported missing in action. He was recovered on February 28 , identified and confirmed to have been killed by the fragmentation wounds he had sustained during the enemy mortar attack.
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POSTED ON 1.18.2023
POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….
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POSTED ON 10.25.2019
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Cpl John Joyce, Thank you for your service as a Field Artillery Basic. I researched you on the 51st anniversary of the start of your tour. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Halloween is soon. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 9.9.2016
POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Corporal John Gerard Joyce. Served with Battery B, 6th Battalion, 14th Artillery Regiment, 52nd Artillery Group, First Field Force.
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POSTED ON 1.25.2016

John's nephew

I was named Sèan which is gaelic for John after him. The sqaure Named in his honor is located at the Old Harbor projects in South Boston where he grew up.
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