Daniel Porras FloresCorporalE TROOP, 1ST CAVALRY, 11 INF BDE Army of the United States 21 July 1947 - 27 November 1968 Valentine, Texas Panel 38W Line 073 |
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The database page for Daniel Porras Flores
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Daniel was a native of Valentine, Texas which is in Jeff Davis County. The nearest town of any size is Fort Davis. The kids who lived in Valentine bused to school in Fort Davis. He was drafted into the service in early 1968 and started his tour in Vietnam in August 1968. He was killed three months later by an explosive device. He is remembered by the Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans' Memorial located in Midland, Texas. May his sacrifice never be forgotten.
From a PBVVM representative, 01 Aug 2006
As a correction, Daniel is a 1966 graduate of Valentine High School. His senior class had seven students, and he was one of three boys. Daniel attended Sul Ross State College and was engaged to Miss Lupita Corral of Van Horn, Texas. Daniel's father died when he was young and he was raised by his mother. Daniel was killed when the munitions truck he was driving struck a land mine. He is buried in Valentine, Texas. His mother lives in San Antonio and his only sibling, a sister, died within two years of his Daniel's death. Daniel was posthumously given the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Republic of Vietnam Military Merit Medal and was promoted to Corporal.
From a PBVVM representative, 
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is a PBVVM representative, Billy M. Brown 4015 Melody Lane, Odessa, Texas 79762 bmbrown@grandecom.net |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 18 Apr 2006
Last updated 08/05/2006