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Capt Ralph Linus Walz

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Capt Ralph Linus Walz Veteran

Birth
Park City, Stillwater County, Montana, USA
Death
29 Mar 1953 (aged 31)
South Korea
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 8 Site 5484-A
Memorial ID
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Captain Walz was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was the commanding officer of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On March 29, 1953, he led his company to successfully retake "Outpost Vegas" and was killed by enemy 120 MM mortar fire.
Captain Walz was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was the commanding officer of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On March 29, 1953, he led his company to successfully retake "Outpost Vegas" and was killed by enemy 120 MM mortar fire.


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