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Home State
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Year of Birth
1947 |
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This Military Service Page was created/owned by
Richard Hopka, HM1
to remember
Bacorn, Keith Ray, HN.
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Casualty Info
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Home Town
Warren, OH |
Last Address
Warren, OH
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Casualty Date
Jan 27, 1968 |
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Cause
Hostile, Died |
Reason
Gun, Small Arms Fire |
Location
Quang Tri (Vietnam) |
Conflict
Vietnam War |
Location of Interment
Champion Center Cemetery - Champion, Ohio |
Wall/Plot Coordinates
35E 043 |
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Last Known Activity
Keith was killed during a four day battle near Camp Carroll, against the 324th Division of the North Vietnamse Army, while retaking control of Rt 9, the main artillery supply route to Khe Sahn. The battle details are proudly chronicled in Marine history. The "tigers" of the 3rd Bn / 4th Marines were congratulated by General Thompkins, the 3rd Marine Division commander, and received the "Meritorious Unit Commendation" from the Secretary of the Navy. Keith's sacrifice and bravery will never be forgotten.
Eugene M. Ogozalek
Marine with India Co. 3 / 4
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Comments/Citation
Not Specified
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