Darrel Gene Bittner
Darrel Gene Bittner
U.S. Army
Sergeant
Biography:
Darrel Eugene “Dale” Bittner was from Albion, IA. He enlisted in the Army in February 1968. Eventually earning the rank of Sergeant, he began his tour in South Vietnam in October 1968. SGT Bittner served as a Field Artillery Basic in the 23rd Artillery Group. On May 8, 1969, SGT Bittner was killed after stepping on a mine in Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam. He died two months before he was due to return to the United States. Memorial services were held on May 19 at Albion’s Presbyterian Church. His body was buried at Albion Cemetery.
County:
Marshall
City of Entry | Marshalltown | |
Conflict/Time Period | Vietnam War | Service Location | Organization(s) | Separation Status | Killed In Action (KIA) | Specialty/Rate | Specific Jobs |