A platoon size force was conducting a reconnaissance patrol near the Phu Long village complex, in the Binh Son District, of Quang Ngai Province when a wire on a trail was tripped detonating what was believed to been a 60mm mortar round, wounding two Marines by the exploding shrapnel. Mortally wounded, Cpl Morgan died before he could be evacuated.
A platoon size force was conducting a reconnaissance patrol near the Phu Long village complex, in the Binh Son District, of Quang Ngai Province when a wire on a trail was tripped detonating what was believed to been a 60mm mortar round, wounding two Marines by the exploding shrapnel. Mortally wounded, Cpl Morgan died before he could be evacuated.
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