Sgt Patrick Christopher “Christy” Nevin

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Sgt Patrick Christopher “Christy” Nevin

Birth
Balla, County Mayo, Ireland
Death
23 Feb 1966 (aged 28)
Bình Định, Vietnam
Burial
County Mayo, Ireland Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 23 February 1966, Sergeant Patrick Christopher Nevin was serving with B Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Binh Dinh Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SGT Nevin was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Badges and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Parachutist Badge

Honors

The name Patrick C Nevin is located on Panel 5E Line 67 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Americans owe this native of Ireland an eternal debt of gratitude for his love of America, and his great sacrifice to protect its freedoms.
Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 23 February 1966, Sergeant Patrick Christopher Nevin was serving with B Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Binh Dinh Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SGT Nevin was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Badges and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Parachutist Badge

Honors

The name Patrick C Nevin is located on Panel 5E Line 67 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Americans owe this native of Ireland an eternal debt of gratitude for his love of America, and his great sacrifice to protect its freedoms.