James Christian Freidt

From Vietnam Book (Blue Book) Page 118: FREIDT, JAMES C. Born New Salem, ND 5 May 47; Resident Grand Forks County, ND; Entered US Army Fargo, ND 9 Jan 67; Served in Vietnam; KIA 11 Oct 67; PFC. 55035  From Ichiban1.org memorial James Christian Freidt 3rd Platoon, “C” Company, 1st Battalion (Mechanized), 50th Infantry Private First Class, E3, US55879058, MOS 11B10 Home of Record: Grand Forks, ND Date of Birth: May 5, 1947, Age at time of loss: 20, Single 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam Start of Tour: September 1, 1967, Date of Casualty: October 11, 1967, Days in Country: 40 Casualty Type A1, MFW, Panel 27E - Row 089  Jim Freidt was killed in action on the morning of October 11th, 1967, when, at dawn, his third platoon was moving to join the rest of Charlie Company on a Cordon and Search of the village of Phu Ha near the coast of Phu My District, Binh Dinh Province. PFC Freidt was walking “point” as his platoon moved along a trail at the base of their elevated night position when he tripped a booby trapped grenade. We believe he died instantly. He was the first man killed from Charlie Company and the 1st Battalion (Mechanized), 50th Infantry’s second fatal casualty. For a personal story of the night preceding Jim’s death, visit: http://www.ichiban1.org/html/stories/story_first_casualty.htm  Honor States.org  Born to parents Christ and Veronica "Fronie" Freidt. Brothers: Chris, Tom, Christ Jr. Sisters: Kathy, Pat, Betty, Donna Michelle and Maria.