John Robert PieriniPrivate First ClassB CO, 4TH BN, 47TH INFANTRY, 9 INF DIV Army of the United States 19 August 1944 - 05 April 1968 East Ely, Nevada Panel 48E Line 019 |
 
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My name is Carlos Labastida and I live in Tempe, Arizona. I was assigned to 2nd Plt Bravo Co as a rifleman and also radio operator. I fought in the battle on April 5, 1968. The battle started at about 3 in the afternoon, and we did not break contact with the enemy till about 3 or 4 in the morning. We came up on an ambush in which resulted in many killed and wounded. I was with one of the eleven men, his name was John R. Pierini, a machine gunner for his squad. I noticed that he was wounded so I went foward under enemy fire and dragged him back to my position. I treated him the best I could, then went back out and got his machine gun so we could use it for support. A short time later Pierini died in my arms. I received a Bronze Star for valor but would gladly give it back if it could bring him back. I relive April 5 in my mind day after day. I would like to get in contact with the family of John R. Pierini ... if anybody can help me please e-mail me.
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A Note from The Virtual WallPFC John Pierini was one of eleven men killed in action on 05 April 1968 while Alpha and Bravo Companies, 4/47th Infantry, were operating in the Truc Giang District of Kien Hoa Province, a traditional haven for the Viet Cong. The US dead were
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 19 May 2006
Last updated 08/10/2009