Timeline
Birth- 5 Feb 1949
Gorham IL
1955 - 1975Vietnam War- Ages: 21 - 20 years
Conflict Period
Vietnam War
Branch
Army
Service Start Date
4 Feb 1969
Service End Date
4 Nov 1969
Served For
United States of America
Gold Star
1955 - 1975Vietnam War- Ages: 21 - 20 years
Organization
Army
Conflict Period
Vietnam War
Organization Code
ARMY
Served For
United States of America
Branch
Army
Enlistment- 4 Feb 1969-Age: 20 years
Discharge- 4 Nov 1969-Age: 21 years
Death- 4 Nov 1969-Age: 21 years
Unknown
KIA
Vietnam
Frag wounds; enemy; combat
Other Facts
Gender
Male
Social Security Number
***-**-0510
Unit
Co A 3d Bn 12th Inf 4th Inf Div
Full Name
Elmer Shields
Mother
Lillie Shields
Father
Matthew Shields