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Spec Raymond John Ashnault

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Spec Raymond John Ashnault

Birth
Union County, New Jersey, USA
Death
19 Aug 1969 (aged 21)
Bình Phước, Vietnam
Burial
Colonia, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA Add to Map
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Block 26 Grave 205 2A
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United States Army Specialist 4 served with Company A, First Battalion, Eight Cavalry, First Cavalry Division. He was deployed in defensive position with this Battalion when a friendly tank crew accidentally fire a shell on them which was directed at hostile forces. Previously, he had been been injured during an offensive the the past June and was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with a V for Valor. His death came shortly after his discharge from treatment for these injuries.
United States Army Specialist 4 served with Company A, First Battalion, Eight Cavalry, First Cavalry Division. He was deployed in defensive position with this Battalion when a friendly tank crew accidentally fire a shell on them which was directed at hostile forces. Previously, he had been been injured during an offensive the the past June and was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with a V for Valor. His death came shortly after his discharge from treatment for these injuries.

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  • Created by: 46512307
  • Added: Dec 10, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23325522/raymond_john-ashnault: accessed ), memorial page for Spec Raymond John Ashnault (17 Apr 1948–19 Aug 1969), Find a Grave Memorial ID 23325522, citing Saint Gertrude Cemetery and Mausoleum, Colonia, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by 46512307 (contributor 46512307).