SUMMARY
SSG Murray Jr died
in Hua Nghia, South Vietnam
on 1/26/1969
during the Vietnam War
as a member of HQ-HHC
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Gun, Small Arms Fire'.
Murray Jr
originated from N. Weymouth, Massachusetts
.
DETAILS
On January 26, 1969, at 0852 hours, a Bobcat from a flame track assigned to Company C stepped on and detonated a 30 pound AT mine. He was killed instantly and another Bobcat suffered busted eardrums from the blast. The incident occurred ½ kilometer northwest of Trung Lap at XT 585223. Two booby trapped hand grenades were located within 30 meters of the mine and were destroyed in place.
