Jerry Willoughby was in the 1st platoon 1970-1971

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Willoughby is on the right

I served with Willoughby at Ft. Knox during scout training and we shipped over Viet Nam together.  His MOS was 11D10 but after he arrived in country he ended up on the mortar track. He loved being a mortar man, took his job seriously and became very good at what he did.  He was always fun to be around, always had a smile and loved practical jokes.  As I understand it he died in an auto accident soon after he arrived back in the states.

God bless Willoughby.
 
Fergie

Birth: Jun. 4, 1950
Kentucky, USA Death: Dec. 6, 1971
Jefferson County
Kentucky, USA
Jerry was the son of Augustus Lee Willoughby and June Carron Daugherty. His siblings were Fay and Amol Carl. Jerry was killed in an auto accident on Western Kentucky Parkway on his way to Louisville. Also in the accident with him was his father, who lingered until Christmas Eve before dying.

Inscription:
On Jerry's military plaque the inscription reads:
Jerry W. Willoughby
June 4, 1950-December 6, 1971
Vietnam
SP4 HHC 6BN 32ARMOR, KY

Burial:
East Fairview
Baizetown
Ohio County
Kentucky, USA

 

 

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