USMC PFC John Christian Lerch

The History

USMC PFC John Christian Lerch was killed in action in Vietnam on November 25, 1967. He was 18 years old.

The Family

PFC John Lerch was from Taberg, NY.  His parents moved to Clinton, NY and lived there when he was killed.  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. (Mary Fauleux) Lerch.  He had one brother, Rickie and fourteen sisters, Mrs. Charles (Judith) Lovenguth, Mrs. John Bellizzi, Mrs. Abbie Yaggy, Mrs. Samuel Ventura, Mrs. Armando Petrucelli, Joyce, Rose, Patricia, Wendy, Diane, Pearl, Rena, Ann Marie and Linda.

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More Story

USMC PFC John Christian Lerch went to Camden Central Schools where he was very active in sports.

And More

USMC PFC John Christian Lerch served with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, Third Marine Division.  PFC Lerch was a brave and courageous Marine.  We will not forget his sacrifice for our country.

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