SUMMARY
2Lt James died
in Hua Nghia, South Vietnam
on 11/3/1969
during the Vietnam War
as a member of Alpha Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Other Explosive Device'.
James
originated from Baltimore, Maryland
.
DETAILS
On November 03, 1969, Company A proceeded to a location 2 kilometers west of Phuoc My at XT 560142 to relieve the Recon Platoon who were established in a blocking position. At 1440 hours, Company A requested a Dust-off for one dead Bobcat and one wounded Bobcat from a bobby trap that was detonated. The dead Bobcat was a lawyer in the Reserves, just doing his time, when he stepped on a mine
