THE WALL OF FACES

Seaman Rodney Cecil Harsch, Served with Headquarters, United States Naval Forces Vietnam (USNAVFORV).

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Klamath Falls OR...Born Feb. 5, 1949, in Tillamook, Rodney Harsch graduated from Bonanza High School in 1968 and worked for Weyerhaeuser until joining the Navy in 1969.

He died in Saigon of an accidental discharged of a .38 caliber revolver. He was 22 at the time of his death. He was survived by his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Young, of Chemult; three brothers, a sister, and a stepsister. He was buried at Mt. Laki Cemetery.

Dear SN Rodney Harsch,
Thank you for your service as a Seaman. It is Lent, which is a time of preparation. The war was years ago, but we all need to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

SN Rodney C. Harsch was assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Naval Forces, Vietnam. On August 26, 1971, SN Harsch died at the 24th Evacuation Hospital at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province, RVN. Harsch succumbed to a head wound reportedly sustained as a result of an accidental discharge of a .38 caliber revolver. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “Rodney C. Harsch Dies In Vietnam.” Herald and News, Klamath Falls, OR, September 2, 1971]