Robert Lee Coonrod

Private First Class
C TRP, 1ST SQDN, 1ST CAVALRY, AMERICAL DIV
Army of the United States
17 November 1943 - 28 August 1968
Napa, California
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AMERICAL DIV

1ST CAV RGT
Armor

Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

The database page for Robert Lee Coonrod

24 May 2001

This memorial is not only for Robert but for his son Richard Lee Coonrod, and grandson Robert Lee Coonrod II. Richard was just a baby when his father died so not too many memories, and unfortunately all Robert's medals were thrown away by a jealous step-father. If there is anyone who knew Robert and has some photos or just great stories and/or memories, we would love to get in touch with you.

A memorial from his sister,
Karri Fish
sassysaphire1@aol.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall

On 28 Aug 1968 C Troop, 1st Sqdn, 1st Cavalry, lost two men to an "explosive device". CPL Charles D. Champion of Irving, Texas, was killed outright, while PFC Robert L. Coonrod died of injuries. It isn't certain that both men were involved in the same incident, or even that PFC Coonrod was wounded on 28 August ... but it seems possible, perhaps likely.


The point-of-contact for this memorial is
Sister,
Karri Fish
sassysaphire1@aol.com
24 May 2001



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Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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