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South Holland Soldier George Avgerinos Killed in Vietnam
SP4 George Avgerinos 20 son of Mr and Mrs Ted Avgerinos of 15040 Wabash died March 6 1969 on an ambush patrol with his squad in Vietnam. He previously earned the Purple Heart after February shrapnel injuries and served from June 24 1968 after Thornridge High School graduation. He joined Port Leonard Wood then Ft Lewis before assignment Nov 15 to the First Air Cavalry as infantry squadron leader. Visitation March 20 at Drumm Funeral Home. funeral March 22 9 am chapel Mass 10:30 am St Jude The Apostle Church. interment Ascension Cemetery. Also noted Dean’s List Loyola University student James Laski.
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George Avgerinos
Ted Avgerinos
Wabash
South Holland
Vietnam
George
Thornridge High School
Port Leonard Wood
Ft. Lewis Wash
Maureen
Ted
Tomi
George Argerinos
Cedar Lake Ind
Carl Bergquist
Sandra Sobkowicz
Calumet City
Drumm Funeral Home
F. 162Nd St
St. Jude the Apostle Church
Mrn Ascension Cemetery