Alexander Fore
Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran Hometown- Marion, S.C. 1965 Graduate of Johnakin High School Marion, South Carolina (Enlistment State New Jersey) 1967 Vietnam Causality
Alexander Fore was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on 25 March 1967. Fore had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Attached to 4th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry, C Company.
He was born on 23 September 1947. According to our records New Jersey was his home or enlistment state and Mercer County has been included within the archival record. We have Trenton listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Fore was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on 4 May 1967.
He died along with four other service members during a hostile firefight while on a combat operation in Pleiku Province, South Vietnam.
Commendations + Awards
★ Combat Infantryman Badge ★ Purple Heart ★ Marksmanship Badge ★ Parachutist Badge ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal ★ Army Presidential Unit Citation ★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross