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PFC Gale Eugene Craun

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PFC Gale Eugene Craun Veteran

Birth
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Death
16 Apr 1968 (aged 20)
Quảng Trị, Vietnam
Burial
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section K Site 5636
Memorial ID
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PFC Craun #2153597
MOS: 0311 Rifleman.

Gale arrived in Vietnam and was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
The battalion was participating in Operation Scotland II and when Gale died as a result of fragmentation wounds to the body from a a hostile explosive device.
Tour of duty unknown.
Survived by his mother, Peggy M Weitzel and his 2 brothers; Daryle W Craun and Charles W Craun all of Portland, OR and his half sister; Myrna who died at the Oregon State Hospital and was cremated.
His father; Charles R Craun of unknown address.

His brother Charles served in the US Army, as a PFC from 1964-1967.
PFC Craun #2153597
MOS: 0311 Rifleman.

Gale arrived in Vietnam and was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
The battalion was participating in Operation Scotland II and when Gale died as a result of fragmentation wounds to the body from a a hostile explosive device.
Tour of duty unknown.
Survived by his mother, Peggy M Weitzel and his 2 brothers; Daryle W Craun and Charles W Craun all of Portland, OR and his half sister; Myrna who died at the Oregon State Hospital and was cremated.
His father; Charles R Craun of unknown address.

His brother Charles served in the US Army, as a PFC from 1964-1967.


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