C
avaro was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor after being killed in action during the Vietnam War.
Timeline
Birth- Oct 2, 1930
Washington, D.C.
1775 - 2099Other Service- Ages: 39 - 17 years
Branch
Army
Service End Date
Jan 1, 1970
Service Start Date
Jan 1, 1948
Conflict Period
Other Service
Served For
United States of America
1955 - 1975Vietnam War- Age: 39 years
Conflict Period
Vietnam War
Service Start Date
Oct 27, 1969
Grade
O5
Branch
Army
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel
Battalion
2nd Bn
Posthumous Decoration
Medal of Honor
Served For
United States of America
Date
Casualty- Jul 23, 1970-Age: 40 yearsCause
Artillery, Rocket, Mortar
Death- Jul 23, 1970-Age: 40 years
Age at Death
39
Thua Thien Province, Vietnam
Other Facts
Marriage
Marital Status
Married
Madeleine Miller
Memorial Wall Location: Line
46
Memorial Wall Location: Panel
08W
Religion
Protestant - No Denominational Preference
Race or Ethnicity
Caucasian
Gender
Male
Hometown
San Diego, CA
Full Name
Andre Cavaro Lucas