Erath in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Private Farrell J. Vice

Nov. 12, 1947 - May 24, 1969

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2023

1. Private Farrell J. Vice Marker

Inscription.
Army E-4
A Co. 2/18 Infantry
1st Infantry Division

Private Vice is our American Hero who selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice for Justice and Freedom while fighting for his country in Vietnam.

Presentation of Decorations
Ribbon - Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation

8 Medal Awards
Silver Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Army Good Conduct, National Defense, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars, Vietnam Gallantry Medal Cross Citation Individual, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • War, Vietnam.

Location. 29° 57.443′ N, 92° 2.081′ W. Marker is in Erath, Louisiana, in Vermilion Parish. Memorial is at the intersection of South Broadway Street (State Road 685) and East Edwards Street on South Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 South Broadway Street, Erath LA 70533, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Lt. Brandon R. Dronet (here, next to this marker); The 1964 Fall of the Erath Water Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); The Erath Sugar Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Acadian Prairie Settlement

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Bayou Carlin Cove (approx. 3.3 miles away); Lake Peigneur (approx. 3.7 miles away); Dedicated to the Memory of Joseph Jefferson (approx. 3.9 miles away); Jefferson Island (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erath.

More about this marker. Located in front of the Acadiana Museum of Erath LA.

Also see . . . Article on Pvt. Vice. (Submitted on May 28, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2023

2. Private Farrell J. Vice Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.