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Marine LCpl Robert John Achas.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Springfield, IL
Last Address Springfield, IL
Casualty Date Mar 14, 1965
Cause KIA-Died of Wounds
Reason Misadventure
Location Quang Nam (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Camp Butler National Cemetery (VA) - Springfield, Illinois
FF ON RETURNING PATROL, HILL 271, 4 KM SW OF DANANG 19650314
UTM grid reference is AT964733
LCpl Achas died of wounds received from friendly fire on hill 327. Helo evacuation underway immediately. Achas�?? first wound, missile, penetrating abdomen, 2nd wound, missile penetrating chest. Achas expired approximately two and one half hours after being wounded.
Comments/Citation:
Tour start date 03/08/1965
Remberance
Date
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Last Updated: May 5, 2012
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Persistence of memory Purple Heart travels with Vietnam Memorial Wall replica Veterans gather to honor gift before finishing setup of wall By John Chambers/Tribune-Star September 30, 2004