Raymond Dean BretchesFirst LieutenantDET A-244 (DAK TO), B CO, 5TH SF GRP, SPECIAL FORCES Army of the United States 26 September 1945 - 01 January 1968 Santa Barbara, California Panel 33E Line 011 |
 
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The database page for Raymond Dean Bretches
Loving Son, Brother, and Friend.From his brother,Mark Bretches E-Mail may be forwarded via the Webmaster@VirtualWall.org |
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My name is Art Brandon. I was with Raymond when he was killed in action on that patrol on 01 Jan 1968. We were with a platoon of CIDG Montagnards searching out an NVA mortar position that had been hitting the Ben Het Special Forces camp daily for several days. Near Hill 990, Raymond went forward to the point element to make a map and compass check and tripped a grenade booby trap. He was killed instantly and did not suffer. He was a very courageous man and we were friends. I was a medic and tried CPR but he was gone too fast. I carried him to the helicopter for evacuation. I think about him frequently and I'm positive that he is still missed.
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is his brother, Mark Bretches E-Mail may be forwarded via the Webmaster@VirtualWall.org 16 Jan 2001 |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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