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  SP4 Juan Pascual Aviles-Aviles    In memory of our fallen brother

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother"



Charlie Company
2nd Battalion
35th Infantry Regiment
Vietnam War

"Not For Fame or Reward
Not For Place or For Rank
But In Simple Obedience To
Duty as They Understood It"
National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal


The 35th Infantry Regiment Association salutes our fallen brother, SP4 Juan Pascual Aviles-Aviles, who died in the service of his country on March 21st, 1967 in Kontum Province, Vietnam. The cause of death was listed as Multi-Frag. At the time of his death Juan was 20 years of age. He was from Lajas, Puerto Rico. Juan is honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Panel 16E, Line 128.

The decorations earned by SP4 Juan Pascual Aviles-Aviles include: the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation.

Juan is buried in the Municipal Cemetery, Lajas, PR.

Moises Lopez
mlopez33@cox.net
Grew up in same hometown Lajas
6320 Glenwilton Lane Williamsburg VA 23188 USA
Never Forgotten
I am a Vietnam veteran and remember Juan high school days. His sister Elba wrote me letters while I was in Vietnam which gave me great support and comfort. The photo in the link I provided to the 35th Infantry Association upon their request. Juan's family sent me the photo. I scanned it and e-mailed to them. Juan will be always remember. Rest In Peace my friend.