Maher, Harold William
Marines Lance-Corporal

Harold William Maher, age 18, from Altoona, Pennsylvania, Blair county. Their last known residence was in Altoona.

Parents: Harold F. and Amelia (Dickinson) Maher.
Spouse: Not married.

Service era: Vietnam
Military history: Served with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. Enlisted in January 1968. Sent to Vietnam in December 1968. Started tour Jan. 16, 1969.

Date of death: Thursday, March 27, 1969
Death details: Struck by enemy mortar fire near Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam, near the demilitarized zone.
Cemetery: Calvary, Altoona.

Source: Altoona Mirror, National Archives, Department of Defense.