In Memory OfSGT James B. McLaughlin

SGT James B. McLaughlin, 22, U.S. Army, born March 3, 1949, was killed in action
on April 16, 1971. In Vietnam, McLaughlin was an Infantry Operations & Intelligence
Specialist with 75th Infantry (Rangers), 101st Airborne Division. While on a combat
mission in the Ashau Valley, a large group of enemy troops attacked them, and a
firefight ensued. With the help of Cobra attack helicopters, they were triumphant,
but McLaughlin passed from small arms fire. He earned a Purple Heart, the Bronze
Star, and the Silver Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!