SUMMARY
CPL Gasperich died
in long Khanh, South Vietnam
on 2/6/1971
during the Vietnam War
as a member of Alpha Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Gun, Small Arms Fire'.
Gasperich
originated from Joliet, Illinois
.
DETAILS
On February 06, 1971, one Bobcat from Company A was killed. He was riding high in the cupola of an APC when a105mm artillery round exploded in front of the APC. A fragment from the exploding shell penetrated his chest, killing him instantly.
