Walter served as a - Staff Sergeant - Grade E6 - Army - Enlisted Service
He was 35 years old at the time of his death.
Walter was born on August 13, 1931 in Easton, Pennsylvania.
His tour of duty began in Vietnam on October 22, 1966.
Walter served with A Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry,
4th Infantry Division.
Walter died on February 16, 1967 in the Province of Kontum,
Republic of South Vietnam. He was on a search and destroy mission when he received a fatal gun shot wound
Walter's death was a result of hostile enemy small arms fire on his position. Walter died that day with 19 other men from A Company.
Walter's religion was Roman Catholic. He was married to Clorina.
He left two sons, Walter and George
Walter is interred C-2-43 on the post cemetery at Fort Benning, Georgia
Walter's name is listed on Panel 15E --- Line 44
of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
"Rest In Peace Walter You Are Missed By All Who Knew You"
Honors
Walter Walton Haring served his Country and Flag with Honor and Valor. His actions in defence of his Country, His Men, and the United States Army earned him the following awards:
Purple Heart for wounds received in an armed conflict
Bronze Star with V
Army Commendation Medal
Order of Military Merit
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
The Republic of Vietnam, Military Merit Medal
The Republic of Vietnam, Gallantry Cross with Palm
Good Conduct Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
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