SFC Dan Wagner Jr, Vietnam Veteran, native of Pineville, Kentucky. He later became a native of Cumberland County, NC.
SFC Dan Wagner Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SFC Wagner served our country until December 15th, 1967 in Kon Tum, South Vietnam. He was 31 years old and was married. It was reported that he was killed by small arms fire. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky, on March 30th, 1936. His body was recovered. SFC Wagner is on panel 32E, line 007 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for more than 12 years.
SFC Dan Wagner Jr. distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on December 15, 1967 while serving as patrol leader of a long range reconnaissance team operating in enemy controlled territory. His team was infiltrated into an area containing major enemy troop concentrations and installations, with the mission of locating them and destroying them with tactical air strikes. Although the patrol was discovered and pursued, Sergeant Wagner declined to call for evacuation and expertly maneuvered his team to evade the enemy. During this movement, he pinpointed several large troop concentrations. He then led the patrol to high ground and requested fighter aircraft. As he directed devastating air strikes on the hostile forces and equipment, the team suddenly began receiving intense fire from an enemy unit which had followed the patrol's maneuver. Sergeant Wagner alertly diverted the air strikes to the attackers. Exposed to a savage hail of bullets, he continued to direct the fighter aircraft until the insurgents fled in disorder. Sergeant Wagner was mortally wounded by sniper fire while skillfully adjusting lethal air strikes on the routed enemy. His courageous actions saved the lives of his comrades and enabled them to complete the mission. Sergeant First Class Wagner's gallantry in action, at the cost of his life, was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Narrative taken from SGT Wagner’s Silver Star citation
He is the husband of Mrs Joann Wagner, of Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is the Son of Mr and Mrs Dan Wagner Sr, Arjay, Kentucky
SFC Dan Wagner Jr served as a Sergeant First Class with FOB 2, CCC, MACV-SOG, 5th SF Group, USARV.
He was awarded The Silver Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat wounds, The Army Good Conduct Medals, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.
SFC Dan Wagner Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SFC Wagner served our country until December 15th, 1967 in Kon Tum, South Vietnam. He was 31 years old and was married. It was reported that he was killed by small arms fire. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky, on March 30th, 1936. His body was recovered. SFC Wagner is on panel 32E, line 007 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for more than 12 years.
SFC Dan Wagner Jr. distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on December 15, 1967 while serving as patrol leader of a long range reconnaissance team operating in enemy controlled territory. His team was infiltrated into an area containing major enemy troop concentrations and installations, with the mission of locating them and destroying them with tactical air strikes. Although the patrol was discovered and pursued, Sergeant Wagner declined to call for evacuation and expertly maneuvered his team to evade the enemy. During this movement, he pinpointed several large troop concentrations. He then led the patrol to high ground and requested fighter aircraft. As he directed devastating air strikes on the hostile forces and equipment, the team suddenly began receiving intense fire from an enemy unit which had followed the patrol's maneuver. Sergeant Wagner alertly diverted the air strikes to the attackers. Exposed to a savage hail of bullets, he continued to direct the fighter aircraft until the insurgents fled in disorder. Sergeant Wagner was mortally wounded by sniper fire while skillfully adjusting lethal air strikes on the routed enemy. His courageous actions saved the lives of his comrades and enabled them to complete the mission. Sergeant First Class Wagner's gallantry in action, at the cost of his life, was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Narrative taken from SGT Wagner’s Silver Star citation
He is the husband of Mrs Joann Wagner, of Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is the Son of Mr and Mrs Dan Wagner Sr, Arjay, Kentucky
SFC Dan Wagner Jr served as a Sergeant First Class with FOB 2, CCC, MACV-SOG, 5th SF Group, USARV.
He was awarded The Silver Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat wounds, The Army Good Conduct Medals, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.
SFC Dan Wagner Jr, Vietnam Veteran, native of Pineville, Kentucky. He later became a native of Cumberland County, NC.
SFC Dan Wagner Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SFC Wagner served our country until December 15th, 1967 in Kon Tum, South Vietnam. He was 31 years old and was married. It was reported that he was killed by small arms fire. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky, on March 30th, 1936. His body was recovered. SFC Wagner is on panel 32E, line 007 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for more than 12 years.
SFC Dan Wagner Jr. distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on December 15, 1967 while serving as patrol leader of a long range reconnaissance team operating in enemy controlled territory. His team was infiltrated into an area containing major enemy troop concentrations and installations, with the mission of locating them and destroying them with tactical air strikes. Although the patrol was discovered and pursued, Sergeant Wagner declined to call for evacuation and expertly maneuvered his team to evade the enemy. During this movement, he pinpointed several large troop concentrations. He then led the patrol to high ground and requested fighter aircraft. As he directed devastating air strikes on the hostile forces and equipment, the team suddenly began receiving intense fire from an enemy unit which had followed the patrol's maneuver. Sergeant Wagner alertly diverted the air strikes to the attackers. Exposed to a savage hail of bullets, he continued to direct the fighter aircraft until the insurgents fled in disorder. Sergeant Wagner was mortally wounded by sniper fire while skillfully adjusting lethal air strikes on the routed enemy. His courageous actions saved the lives of his comrades and enabled them to complete the mission. Sergeant First Class Wagner's gallantry in action, at the cost of his life, was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Narrative taken from SGT Wagner’s Silver Star citation
He is the husband of Mrs Joann Wagner, of Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is the Son of Mr and Mrs Dan Wagner Sr, Arjay, Kentucky
SFC Dan Wagner Jr served as a Sergeant First Class with FOB 2, CCC, MACV-SOG, 5th SF Group, USARV.
He was awarded The Silver Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat wounds, The Army Good Conduct Medals, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.
SFC Dan Wagner Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SFC Wagner served our country until December 15th, 1967 in Kon Tum, South Vietnam. He was 31 years old and was married. It was reported that he was killed by small arms fire. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky, on March 30th, 1936. His body was recovered. SFC Wagner is on panel 32E, line 007 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for more than 12 years.
SFC Dan Wagner Jr. distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on December 15, 1967 while serving as patrol leader of a long range reconnaissance team operating in enemy controlled territory. His team was infiltrated into an area containing major enemy troop concentrations and installations, with the mission of locating them and destroying them with tactical air strikes. Although the patrol was discovered and pursued, Sergeant Wagner declined to call for evacuation and expertly maneuvered his team to evade the enemy. During this movement, he pinpointed several large troop concentrations. He then led the patrol to high ground and requested fighter aircraft. As he directed devastating air strikes on the hostile forces and equipment, the team suddenly began receiving intense fire from an enemy unit which had followed the patrol's maneuver. Sergeant Wagner alertly diverted the air strikes to the attackers. Exposed to a savage hail of bullets, he continued to direct the fighter aircraft until the insurgents fled in disorder. Sergeant Wagner was mortally wounded by sniper fire while skillfully adjusting lethal air strikes on the routed enemy. His courageous actions saved the lives of his comrades and enabled them to complete the mission. Sergeant First Class Wagner's gallantry in action, at the cost of his life, was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Narrative taken from SGT Wagner’s Silver Star citation
He is the husband of Mrs Joann Wagner, of Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is the Son of Mr and Mrs Dan Wagner Sr, Arjay, Kentucky
SFC Dan Wagner Jr served as a Sergeant First Class with FOB 2, CCC, MACV-SOG, 5th SF Group, USARV.
He was awarded The Silver Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat wounds, The Army Good Conduct Medals, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.
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