SUMMARY
SSG Ray died
in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam
on 2/23/1967
during the Vietnam War - Battle for Cu Chi
as a member of Alpha Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Gun, Small Arms Fire'.
Ray
originated from Kenna, West Virginia
.
DETAILS
On February 23, 1967, the battalion established a forward base at XT 151765, just to the north of Highway 247 and 5000 meters east of Highway 22. Elements of the battalion located a base camp of 5 bunkers and 15 structures north of the battalion forward base. 2 APCs detonated AT mines resulting in 5 Bobcats being wounded. One Bobcat from Company A died of his wounds.
