Paul Gerard Giroir
Corporal
81MM MORTAR PLT, H&S CO, 3RD BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF
United States Marine Corps
New Orleans, Louisiana
December 11, 1946 to September 22, 1967
PAUL G GIROIR is on the Wall at Panel 26E, Line 112

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Combat Action Ribbon
 
 Paul G Giroir
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Paul (Jerry) Giroir, on 22 September 1967, was in a defensive position in the vicinity of Con Thien when they were subjected to heavy attack by enemy mortars and artillery. He was fatally wounded by shrapnel to the head and right side from enemy artillery while participating in Operation Kingfisher and died of multiple wounds at 3:00 p.m.

"We have loved him during life; let us not abandon him,
until we have conducted him by our prayers into the
house of the Lord."
ST. AMBROSE

"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted."
ST. MATTHEW V. 5.

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In loving memory. You have always remained in our hearts and prayers and always will. Wish you were here. Please keep a watchful eye on us.

 
A memorial from his Brother and Sister-In-Law,
Rey And Phyllis Giroir
reygiroir@cox.net 
22 Jan 2002

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