Vietnam War
| Unit | 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Baltimore Maryland |
| Date of Death | December 24 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Private First Class Powers was acting squad leader in Company C, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. On December 24, 1967, he was establishing an ambush 20 miles west-southwest of Dak To, Kontum Province, South Vietnam when he was severely wounded and died. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.