SUMMARY
PFC Smith died
in South Vietnam
on 4/4/1966
during the Vietnam War - Battle for Cu Chi
as a member of Bravo Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Gun, Small Arms Fire'.
Smith
originated from Puyallup, Washington
.
DETAILS
On April 4, 1966, Company C returned to battalion control and Troop A, ¾ Cav went OPCON to the 1/69th Armor. Company C also reported that on April 3rd while OPCON to the 1/69th, they had 3 Bobcats killed and 13 wounded. The battalion continued its search and destroy mission in the area. A very large cache of polished rice was located along with several smaller ones in well concealed and booby-trapped areas. There were several skirmishes during the day resulting in one Bobcat killed. Among the wounded were 7 men who were badly burned when there was an internal explosion and fire on one of the 4.2 inch mortar tracks.