Born: April 23, 1941
Killed in Action: May 14, 1968
In Gia Dinh Province, Vietnam

U.S. Army
Rank: Captain
3rd Infantry, 2nd Battalion

At the time of his death, Cpt. Alakulppi was survived by his wife, Sharon, a daughter, Kimberly, a son, Kurt, his parents Olavi and Eevi Alakulppi, and a sister, Maiji.

Interment: Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle Washington