ORIGINS James Ted Fisher was born on October 23, 1949. According to our records Washington was his home or enlistment state and Okanogan County included within the archival record. We have Okanogan listed as the city. SERVICE He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on March 30, 1970. Fisher had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Armor Crewman. Service number assignment was 533507534. Attached to 198th Light Infantry Brigade, 17th Cavalry, H Troop. CASUALTY During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Corporal Fisher experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 28, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, burns. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Ngai province. REMEMBERED James Ted Fisher is buried or memorialized at Okanogan Valley Memorial Gardens, Omak, Okanogan County, Washington. James is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 10w, Line 113. COMMENDATIONS ★ Purple Heart ★ Combat Infantryman Badge ★ Marksmanship Badge ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal ★ Army Presidential Unit Citation ★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross ★ Army Good Conduct Medal
