CPL Michael John Feagan, Fairfax, VA on www.VirtualWall.org The Virtual Wall® Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

Michael attended WT Woodson High School in Fairfax Virginia. Photo above from the 1966 "Gold and Ivy" yearbook. Below is his basic training photo.

Michael Feagan was killed by the same mine booby trap incident that killed two other men. A 4th Soldier lost his legs and died after being discharged at the age of 21. The 3 men killed were:

In addition to the 3 men killed, unit records and documentation provided by SSG Smith's family, SP4 David Leroy Glowczewskie was the fourth man, critcally wounded when the mine blast amputated his lower legs. He survived those wounds after a long recovery, was medically retired, but died in a single automobile accident on 27 March 1969 near Citra Florida, two days before his 22nd birthday. He was buried in Anthony Cemetery, Anthony, Florida. He is buried with his parents, Margaret D (1917-2002) and Frank P. Glowczekskie Sr (1898-1978).

At the time of his death, CPL Feagan's notice was posted in state and area newspapers as follows:

Feagan's awards were verified by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) so in addition to the medals shown above, it includes a Republic of Vietnam Military Merit Medal, Gallantry Cross with Palm [individual] and Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm and Frame.

Corporal Michael John Feagan is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. His mother Eulah Edith (Wood) Feagan (1920-2005), father Eugene Riley Feagan (1919-1978), and sister Jean Anne Feagan (1950-2006) are buried in National Memorial Park, West Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia. Michael's father was a WWII veteran, serving from April 1942 to December 1945.

- - The Virtual Wall, February 10, 2020