SUMMARY
SP4 Russ died
in Binh Duong, South Vietnam
on 5/3/1967
during the Vietnam War - Battle for Cu Chi
as a member of Bravo Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Artillery, Rocket, or Mortar'.
Russ
originated from Oakland, California
.
DETAILS
On May 03, 1967, the 1/5th(M) commenced a two day sweep of the Ho Bo Woods. At 0925 hours, Company A made contact with an unknown number of VC at XT 604267. Four Bobcats from Company B were killed when an APC hit a mine. There was intermittent contact throughout the day.
