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Ronald
Golden
Golden
SP4 · · 11C20 · Indirect Fire Infantryman
KIA
In-Country Service
1968-02-16 –
Home of Record
Superior, Douglas County, WI
Character of Service
Honorable
Archive Status
Active
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1968-02-16
Arrived
Arrived in Vietnam — February 16, 1968
SP4 Ronald Golden began his tour in the Republic of Vietnam with D Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry (Airmobile), 1st Cavalry Division.
1968-08-20
Incident
Killed in action — August 20, 1968
SP4 Golden was killed on 20 August 1968 by small arms fire in Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam, during 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry operations in the vicinity of LZ Carol (Hill 927). He was 24 years old. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin.
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