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PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOSEPH WILLIAM FRANCIS JR. was born on September 23, 1946. He was issued a Social Security card in New jersey in 1963. After being drafted and completing basic training, Private Francis was sent to Vietnam. His tour of duty began on December 1, 1966, serving with an infantry company.On April 9, 1967 Private Francis was killed in action, by friendly fire, while serving in Long An Province, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old. His body was recovered, and he was returned to the United States for burial, after funeral services at Wesley Zion A.M.E. Church at 753 Sycamore Streets in South Camden. He was single at the time of his death. |
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JOSEPH
WILLIAM FRANCIS JR. |