Vietnam Guns and Fury

Jerry A. Dallape was born in Collinsville, Illinois, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. There he attended Collinsville schools until 1966, when he graduated and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. His training began in San Diego and continued at Camp Pendleton, California, until he was deployed to Vietnam in December 1966. After 13 months in Vietnam, Jerry was stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, until he was honorably discharged in March 1969. Returning to life outside the military, Jerry decided to attend Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Illinois, and Belleville Junior College in Cahokia, Illinois. In 1970, Jerry opened a nightclub in Collinsville alongside a former Marine Corps buddy, and for more than 50 years Jerry has maintained a successful career in the liquor industry. Jerry is married to his loving wife, Jerilyn, who he was blessed to have three children with—two boys and one girl—and many grandchildren.