Vietnam
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Fallen
Fallen
Martin, ND
County:
Sheridan
Date of Loss:
Branch of Service:
Army
Rank:
Sgt.
Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
Company D, 1/22 Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
Circumstances:
In PLEIKU, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Biography:
Robert Schmitz was killed by friendly fire from a supporting helicopter when he was mistaken for a hostile force at grid reference AR980692, approximately 28 kilometers southeast of Kontum airfield. Robert is buried at St Cecilia Cemetery, Harvey,ND.