SUMMARY
SSG Polley died
in Hua Nghia, South Vietnam
on 10/19/1967
during the Vietnam War
as a member of Charlie Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Multiple Fragmentation Wounds'.
Polley
originated from Bellaire, Ohio
.
DETAILS
On October 19, 1967, Company C provided security for Fire Support / Patrol Base Gertrude located southwest of Thai My at XT 524144. Company A provided one platoon to secure FSB Martha. One Bobcat from Company C was killed by a boobytrap explosion. At 2150 hours, an ambush patrol from Company B engaged three VC, killing one.
