HONORED ON PANEL 18E, LINE 62 OF THE WALL
RONALD KEITH NEAL
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RONALD K NEAL
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18E/62
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POSTED ON 4.6.2016
POSTED BY: Tom Burgdorf
After Action Report
On 7 April, a SEAL reconnaissance team suffered heavy casualties while engaging an enemy unit near the mouth of the Vam Sat River, in the Bung Sat Special Zone . The SEALs were conducting reconnaissance by fire from their armored LCM-3 when the enemy opened fire from positions on the bank.
As the SEALs began returning the enemy fire, three SEALs were killed when a Viet Cong mortar round burst above their amored LCM, forward of the coxswain's position, showering the boat with shrapnel. The Two SEALs were LTJ5 D. M. MANN, USN, and Interior Communications Electrician Third Class D. E. BOSTON, USN, A third died on April 21, 1967 from his wounds. Radioman Third Class R. K. NEAL, USN and wounded 12 other Americans and two Vietnamese. The team withdrew to the Soirap River in order to evacuate the wounded.
As the SEALs began returning the enemy fire, three SEALs were killed when a Viet Cong mortar round burst above their amored LCM, forward of the coxswain's position, showering the boat with shrapnel. The Two SEALs were LTJ5 D. M. MANN, USN, and Interior Communications Electrician Third Class D. E. BOSTON, USN, A third died on April 21, 1967 from his wounds. Radioman Third Class R. K. NEAL, USN and wounded 12 other Americans and two Vietnamese. The team withdrew to the Soirap River in order to evacuate the wounded.
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POSTED ON 12.11.2013
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]
Remembering An American Hero
Dear RM3 Ronald Keith Neal, sir
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
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POSTED ON 5.31.2012
POSTED BY: Mike Cummings
Ronald Keith Neal
I just returned from a visit to Beartown State Park in West Virginia, a spectacular natural area on the GreenbrierPocahontas county lines. The land for the park was donated by Ronald Neal's mother in honor of her son. It is a lasting memorial to her son's legacy. There is a small plaque at the entrance to the boardwalk that winds through this beautiful natural area denoting Ronald Neal's sacrifice for his country.
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POSTED ON 3.26.2005
POSTED BY: Robert Sage
We Remember
Ronald is buried at Arlington Nat Cem.
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POSTED ON 4.21.2003
POSTED BY: Donald Lytle
Thank you Mate
As a fellow Radioman, I say "THANK YOU"
As a Veteran, I say "JOB WELL DONE, MATE"
As an American, "YOUR DEATH WAS NOT IN VAIN"
And as a Believer, "YOUR SPIRIT IS ALIVE--AND STRONG"
Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Ronald Keith Neal, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and most holy sacrifice, given to this great country of ours!
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FAIR WINDS, AND ETERNAL PEACE MY FRIEND
As a Veteran, I say "JOB WELL DONE, MATE"
As an American, "YOUR DEATH WAS NOT IN VAIN"
And as a Believer, "YOUR SPIRIT IS ALIVE--AND STRONG"
Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Ronald Keith Neal, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and most holy sacrifice, given to this great country of ours!
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FAIR WINDS, AND ETERNAL PEACE MY FRIEND
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