Born on January 24, 1946 in INDEPENDENCE, MO.
In the Army he served as a 95B10 (Military Policeman).
Special MOS designation P5 (Sentry Dog Handler).
In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E3.

On January 31, 1968, at the age of 22, GORDON LEROY CURRIER JR
perished in the service of our country in Bien Hoa, South Vietnam.

Personal Synopsis:

These are personal observations by fellow dog handlers, about events that happened In Country.

"I am sure you know about G. Currier. He was killed during TET, while I was in country. The story was told that rather than run or hide he had tied his dog to the ladder of a guard tower and climbed up to assist. God Bless him and we will always keep him in our prayers".

R.M.
212th Sentry Dogs 67'/68'

Official Synopsis:

--- General / Personal ---

Last name: CURRIER
First name: GORDON LEROY JR
Home of Record (official): INDEPENDENCE
State (official): MO
Date of Birth: Thursday, January 24, 1946
Sex: Male
Race: Caucasian
Marital Status: Single

--- Military ---

Branch: Army
Rank: PFC
Serial Number: 55986184
Component: Selective Service
Pay grade: E3
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 95B10

--- Action ---

Start of Tour: Wednesday, December 6, 1967
Date of Casualty: Wednesday, January 31, 1968
Age at time of loss: 22
Casualty type: (A3) Hostile, died while missing
Reason: Gun, small arms fire (Ground casualty)
Country: South VietNam
Province: Bien Hoa
The Wall: Panel 36E - Row 004