In Memory OfCPL Steven A. Hampton

CPL Steven A. Hampton, 21, U.S. Army, born June 3, 1947, was killed in action on December 15, 1968. In Vietnam, Hampton served as an Infantryman with 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. His unit was part of the Mobile Riverine Force in the
Mekong Delta, where he was part of Search & Destroy and Support missions. While on a counter-insurgency operation in Kien Hoa, Hampton passed away when he was hit by Viet Cong small arms fire. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and the Silver Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!