Elbert, Joe A. 1946-1968

ELBERT

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 9/27/2016 at 15:47:28

Source: Find A Grave Orbit

Birth: November 27, 1946, USA
Death: September 13, 1968, Vietnam

1st Lieutenant Joe A. Elbert, assigned to A Co, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry, was one of four men killed on 13 September 1968 when a mine sweep team was ambushed on Route 4 approximately 8 kilometers north of Nui Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam. A fifth soldier, SP4 James A. Brigham of A Co, 65th Engineers was wounded and captured by the enemy. He was released on 01 Jan 1969, but died from his wounds on 17 January 1969 at Walter Reed Army Hospital, Washington, DC.

1LT Elbert received a posthumous Silver Star. He also received the Bronze Star (Merit) and Purple Heart.