Dale R. Buis
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U.S. Army Major Dale Richard Buis (August 29, 1921 – July 8, 1959) was the second American casualty of the Vietnam War killed at the hands of the Vietcong. He is the first name listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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Dale Richard Buis | |
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Born | (1921-08-29)August 29, 1921 Pender, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | July 8, 1959(1959-07-08) (aged 37) Biên Hòa, South Vietnam |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
Alma mater | Wentworth Military Academy |
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