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Edwin A. Ackerman, Jr.Oronoco, Minnesota2LT Edwin Ackerman was a Platoon Leader in Bravo Company from 1966-67 and was one of the original "Boat People" who arrived on the USN Walker. He was killed as Company Commander during his 2nd Tour while attached to Mobile ADV Team 37, ADB team 68, HQ, MACV Advisors, MACV. He died in Vinh Long Province.
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| Last Name: | Ackerman | |
| First Name: | Edwin | |
| Middle Name: | Arthur | |
| Home of Record (official): | Oronoco | |
| State (official): | MN | |
| Date of Birth: | 08/15/1938 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Race: | Caucasian | |
| Marital Status: | Single | |
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| Branch: | Army | |
| Rank: | Captain - at time of Death | |
| Serial Number: | 02319955 | |
| Component: | Regular | |
| Pay grade: | O3 | |
| MOS: | G2520 | |
| Awards: | Unknown | |
| Unit: | Bravo Company, during service with 1/12th | |
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| Start of Tour: | 1966 with 1/12th | |
| Date of Casualty: | Feb. 19, 1969 | |
| Age at time of loss: | 30 | |
| Casualty type: | Hostile, died outright | |
| Reason: | Gun or small arms fire | |
| Country: | South Vietnam | |
| Province: | Vign Long | |
| Location: | Unknown | |
| The Wall: | Panel 32W - Row 57 | |
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