Ronald D. Karau

MARTIN COUNTY VETERAN PROFILE

Ronald D. Karau
Ronald D. Karau

Ronald D. Karau

MCVM Wall Panel: 12E

Line Number: 29

Branch of Service: U.S. Army

Dates of Service: 1969-1971

Service Type: Active Duty

Killed In Action (KIA)

Rank at Discharge: SGT

MOS: RECONNAISSANCE NCO

Awarded: Purple Heart Medal 

 

Additional Info:

NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, PURPLE HEART MEDAL W/BRONZE OLC

DEPLOYED OVERSEAS AS A SERGEANT IN RECONNAISSANCE, ARRIVING IN VIETNAM 9/14/1970. HE SERVED WITH 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION IN THE NORTHERN SECTION OF SOUTH VIETNAM AT CAMP EVANS. AFTER RECOVERING FROM WOUNDS FROM A LANDMINE HE WAS RECALLED TO DUTY 02/25/1971 ENTERING COMBAT IN THE KHE SANH AREA DURING THE LAOTION INVASION.

HE WAS KIA ON 3/20/1071 DUE TO GUNFIRE FORM HOSTILE FORCES IN AN AMBUSH