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to remember
Moinester, Robert William, LTJG.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Lynbrook, NY
Last Address Lynbrook, NY
Casualty Date Jan 31, 1968
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Other Explosive Device
Location Thua Thien (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Long Island National Cemetery (VA) - Farmingdale, New York
On the morning of January 31, 1968, the Tet Offensive began in Hue, Republic of Vietnam. You organized your men, consisting of US Navy, Marine Corps and Army personnel, into an infantry platoon and led them in house-to-house clearing operations, leading the assault against the well entrenched enemy. The enemy were driven from their reinforced positions, enabling the Marine tanks to continue into the city. You received a posthumous award of the Silver Star for your bravery, conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action.
Your Silver Star, Purple Heart, and your many other medals hang proudly on our wall. The US Navy commissioned a Navy Man of War in your honor - USS MOINESTER (FF 1097) - and throughout her many years of service in the active fleet she earned many awards and honors, her crews and Commanding Officers were all of outstanding character. They were the family you gave to us and quite a family it became. Many years have passed but you have always and often been remembered in many ways on many occasions. We are most proud of you, you are an example to the family that came after you. You are much loved and that love will continue into eternity. God Love You and may You Rest In Peace.
From his mother, Mrs. Gertrude Moinester E-Mail may be forwarded via the Webmaster@VirtualWall.org