Gibsonburg High School Alumni
Gibsonburg, Ohio (OH)
David Aldrich Obituary
Born Aug 15, 1947, David Aldrich attended Gibsonburg High School in Gibsonburg, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about David Aldrich.
| Graduation Year | Class of 1966 |
| Date of Birth | Aug 15, 1947 |
| Date of Passing | Mar 30, 1968 |
| About | Son of Paul and Marguerite (Van Ness) Aldrich. David (Buck) was on tour of duty in Vietnam starting on March 15, 1968. He was assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force. He lost his life from injuries received from hostile explosive device when engaged in action agains hostile forces on March 30, 1968. Twelve servicemen were killed in this incident. |
| Events | David played basketball up until his junior year and was a member of the freshman team, as well as a member of the 9th grade Spanish club. He was quite athletic and had an infectious smile and laugh. Great friend, classmate, and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. |
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