Lapp, Herbert
Army Staff sergeant

Herbert Lapp, age 43, from Jamestown, North Dakota, Morton county.

Spouse: Juanita
Children: Step son and daughter

Service era: Vietnam
Military history: 35th Infantry Regiment

Date of death: Sunday, July 3, 1966
Death details: Bronze Star citation: For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force. Staff Sergeant Lapp distinguished himself by heroic actions on 3 July 1966, in the republic of Vietnam. On this date, Staff Sergeant Lapp was serving as a squad leader in the 3rd Platoon, B,1/35th Infantry. While moving with his squad to reinforce a part of his platoon already engaged, his squad was brought under intense automatic weapons fire from a dug-in company of North Vietnamese soldiers. Realizing the danger of the situation, Staff Sergeant Lapp moved aggressively against the enemy positions and received a rifle wound in the hand. Refusing aid for his wound and with complete disregard for his safety, Staff Sergeant Lapp attempted to maneuver his squad against the enemy. In this final valorous act he lost his life to enemy automatic weapons fire. This outstanding display of aggressiveness, devotion to duty, and personal bravery is in keeping with the highest traditions pf the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Source: National Archives, 35th Infantry Regiment Association