Burial in Highland South Cemetery. Paul Edward Maples, age 20, Hendron Chapel Road, was killed in action in Mekong, South Vietnam, April 6, 1969. He graduated from Young High School in 1967. He was employed by Kroger Company, Chapman Highway, and a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church.
Submitted by Jeffrey Berry
Married
C Company, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division
His tour began on November 9, 1968
Service Occupation: Light Weapons Infantry
Cause of Death: Hostile, died of wounds, Ground Casualty, Gun, Small Arms Fire
- Rank: Specialist 4th Class
- Date of birth: 22 February 1949
- Date of death: 6 April 1969
- County: Knox
- Service Branch: Army
- Division/Assignment: 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division
- Conflict: Vietnam
- Awards: Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Highland South Cemetery, Highland Park, Knox County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XXIII, Middle Panel
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