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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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