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Taps, Present Arms
Albert
K. "Sonny" Nainoa
Sergeant First Class Albert
K. "Sonny" Nainoa, 75,
died June 12, 2003,
in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Sonny" Nainoa was
one of the many Hawaiian rifle shooters who learned his trade well as
a soldier in the 25 Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks.
"Sonny" started shooting smallbore and service rifle in the
1950's for his Regiment, Battle Group, and Division. He shot with and
coached several USARPAC Teams through All Army, Fort Niagara,
Interservice, and Camp Perry. He was awarded the U. S.
Army Distinguished Rifleman Badge in 1959.
"Sonny" was
assigned to the
USAMU as an Instructor/Shooter with the Service Rifle Branch from
1965 to 1968. SFC Nainoa served in the Republic of Vietnam (1968-69)
and was assigned to the 9th Infantry Division Sniper School at
Dongtam, RVN.
"Sonny" is
remembered as a highly respected rifle coach who coached numerous
USAMU winning teams. For those who served with him, he is remembered
as a soldier of exemplary character. |