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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
Welcome Home Message
Date
Oct 26, 2007
Last Updated: Oct 27, 2007
Comments
Welcome home brother Looks like we served in the same unit but at different times. You have given yourself defending this country and will never be forgotten. Welcome home marine till we all meet again.