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Question
#39241. shady shaker
asks:
Who was the first American soldier killed in
Vietnam?
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mibmob
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Lt. Col. Peter Dewey, a U.S. Army officer with the Office of Strategic Services
Sep 28 03, 2:28 PM
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Brainyblonde
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The first death of an American serviceman in Vietnam occurred September 26, 1945. OSS (Office of Special Operations) Major (Lieutenant Colonel) A. Peter Dewey was killed in action by the Communist Vietminh near Hanoi.
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/apdewey.htm
Sep 28 03, 2:28 PM
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