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Ross Applegate

Died in the service of our country
BHS 1967
Branch of Service: Army
Hometown: Bergenfield, NJ
Rank: SP4
Place of casualty: Thua Thien, South Vietnam
Date of birth: August 5, 1949
Dedication: Ross Applegate Park, Bergenfield
Medals:
Bronze Star
Rifle M16
National Defense Service Medal
Military Merit Medal
Gallantry Cross with Palm
Purple Heart


Other webpages:
Ross Applegate
In Memory of Ross Applegate


About Ross: On March 26, 1968 at the age of 18, Ross Applegate was killed in action in South Vietnam, Thua Thien Province in what was believed to be mortar barrage at Camp Davis. His death shocked all his family and friends back in the US.

YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN, NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE



The Veterans section was created and maintained by Eva DeMaggio Gallione, BHS '64