Vietnam War
| Unit | 5th Special Forces Group |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Mc Allen Texas |
| Date of Death | July 12 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Master Sergeant Almendariz was a member of the 5th Special Forces Group. On July 12, 1967, he was on a reconnaissance team operating just inside Laos in the extreme southeast portion of Savannakhet Province. The team came under intense fire and he was killed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.