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PFC Donald Lincoln Covington

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PFC Donald Lincoln Covington

Birth	:	26 Feb 1945 Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	8 Jul 1969 Scotland County, Long An, Vietnam
Burial	:	New United Church Cemetery, Elliston, Bonavista-Trinity Census Division, Canada
Description	:	PFC Donald Lincoln Covington, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Hamlet, NC. Private First Class Donald Lincoln Covington was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Covington served our country until July 8th, 1969 in Long An, South Vietnam. He was 24 years old and was not married. It was reported that Donald died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. PFC Covington is on panel 21W, line 081 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year. I served with Donald in B/2/60th.... Read More	PFC Donald Lincoln Covington, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Hamlet, NC. Private First Class Donald Lincoln Covington was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Covington served our country until July 8th, 1969 in Long An, South Vietnam. He was 24 years old and was not married. It was reported that Donald died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. PFC Covington is on panel 21W, line 081 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year. I served with Donald in B/2/60th. I have never forgotten his sacrifice and he is never far from my thoughts. I hope his family is proud of him because he was a good soldier. Joe Petrilli, 239 Tavistock Lane, Sewell NJ, 08080. He was the Son of Mr Thomas L Covington, Route #1. Box 473, Hamlet, NC. He served with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, "Old Reliables". He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Silver Star Medal for Gallantry in Action, The Bronze Star Medal with "V' for valor, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Army Commendation Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is PFC Donald Lincoln Covington's memorial?
PFC Donald Lincoln Covington's memorial is located at: New United Church Cemetery, Elliston, Bonavista-Trinity Census Division, Canada.
When did PFC Donald Lincoln Covington death?
PFC Donald Lincoln Covington death on 8 Jul 1969 in Scotland County, Long An, Vietnam

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas L. Covington

(1900 - 1979)

Lena McGee Covington

(1909 - 1968)

Siblings

Hazel Covington Drescher

(1925 - 2002)

Naomi Covington Alford

(1929 - 2006)

Clara Covington Dobbins

(1931 - 1992)

Franklin Roosevelt “Frank” Covington

(1933 - 2021)

Thomas M Covington

(1935 - 1967)

Eleanor Carol Covington

(1940 - 1942)

Flowers:

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