SUMMARY
SGT Collins died
in Binh Duong, South Vietnam
on 8/14/1968
during the Vietnam War - Ben Cui
as a member of Charlie Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Misadventure'.
Collins
originated from Ontario, California
.
DETAILS
On August 14, 1968, at 2323 hours, Company C reported that one VC walked toward the night perimeter and was shot.
On August 15, 1968, at 0545 hours it was reported that the person killed on August 14, was a US Soldier from Company C, 1/5th(M). He had no weapons or web gear when found. Speculation on how he got outside the perimeter and then walked back towards it varied.
