SUMMARY
1LT Molpus died
in Hua Nghia, South Vietnam
on 5/2/1968
during the Vietnam War
as a member of Charlie Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Artillery, Rocket, or Mortar'.
Molpus
originated from Longview, Texas
.
DETAILS
On May 02, 1968, elements of the battalion task force conducted checkpoint operations and a sweep of Grid XS 7292.
Company C, still OPCON to the 2/34th Armor, started the day conducting road clearing and security operations on Highway 1 between Trang Bang and Phuoc My. Later that day, at 1500 hours, while working the area of Highway 237, just northwest of Trung Lap, a booby trapped hand grenade was detonated and wounded two Bobcats from Company C. Both men died from the wounds they received.
