On Operation ELLIOT, a search and clear mission, Company A, was under the OPCON (operational control) of the 1st Marine Regiment and was sweeping the outskirts of Da Nang City in Hoa Vang District of Quang Nam Province. During the search for enemy a AP (Anti Personnel) mine was tripped which caused an explosion killing LCpl Stutes as a result of multiple fragmentation wounds from the hostile device.
SP4 James Ronald Stutes
James, the older brother of Ken Stutes was killed in action on June 6, 1970.
On Operation ELLIOT, a search and clear mission, Company A, was under the OPCON (operational control) of the 1st Marine Regiment and was sweeping the outskirts of Da Nang City in Hoa Vang District of Quang Nam Province. During the search for enemy a AP (Anti Personnel) mine was tripped which caused an explosion killing LCpl Stutes as a result of multiple fragmentation wounds from the hostile device.
SP4 James Ronald Stutes
James, the older brother of Ken Stutes was killed in action on June 6, 1970.
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