In Memory OfCPL James C. Nau

CPL James C. Nau, 21, U.S. Army, born in Ohio December 22, 1946, was killed in action on August 27, 1968. Nau served as a Light Weapons Infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade in Vietnam. While conducting a search-and-destroy mission to eliminate the NVA and Viet Cong presence in Quảng Tín Province, his unit was attacked by enemy troops. During the intense battle, Nau was mortally wounded by small arms fire. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!