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MAJ Lawrence John “Larry” Frahman

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MAJ Lawrence John “Larry” Frahman Veteran

Birth
Ortonville, Big Stone County, Minnesota, USA
Death
2 Jul 1966 (aged 37)
Quảng Nam, Vietnam
Burial
Wilmot, Roberts County, South Dakota, USA GPS-Latitude: 45.3997222, Longitude: -96.8512028
Memorial ID
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In memory of Larry, son of John H and Martha Juergens Frahman. He graduated from Wilmot High School in 1947. In high school he played basketball, enjoyed music and published the school newspaper.

Among his hobbies, he enjoyed golf and playing baseball. His wife and children were important to him and they enjoyed many fishing trips together.

Lawrence served his country for 14 years in the military. He arrived in Vietnam July 26, 1965 serving with the 7th Air Force, 504th Tsg, 20th Tass.

Maj Frahman directed two air strikes against a village south of Da Nang. After the mission was complete, he descended to assess the damage. At that point, his craft was hit by enemy forces. His final flight was his 400th. At the time of his death, he was scheduled to leave Vietnam and return home.

AWARDS: Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart and Air Medal

Information obtained from South Dakota Vietnam War Memorial Dedication, The Coffelt Database of Vietnam Casualties and Ancestry.com.


In memory of Larry, son of John H and Martha Juergens Frahman. He graduated from Wilmot High School in 1947. In high school he played basketball, enjoyed music and published the school newspaper.

Among his hobbies, he enjoyed golf and playing baseball. His wife and children were important to him and they enjoyed many fishing trips together.

Lawrence served his country for 14 years in the military. He arrived in Vietnam July 26, 1965 serving with the 7th Air Force, 504th Tsg, 20th Tass.

Maj Frahman directed two air strikes against a village south of Da Nang. After the mission was complete, he descended to assess the damage. At that point, his craft was hit by enemy forces. His final flight was his 400th. At the time of his death, he was scheduled to leave Vietnam and return home.

AWARDS: Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart and Air Medal

Information obtained from South Dakota Vietnam War Memorial Dedication, The Coffelt Database of Vietnam Casualties and Ancestry.com.





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