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ROBERT H RUGGLES

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HONORED ON PANEL 14W, LINE 55 OF THE WALL

ROBERT HOYT RUGGLES

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POSTED ON 3.14.2020

POSTED BY: [email protected]

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Fire Support Base Nancy was located in northern Long Khanh Province next to the village of Dinh Quan. On January 21, 1970, troops from 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry, 199th Infantry Brigade, were moving munitions when a box of 81mm mortar rounds exploded for unknown reasons. The 8:50 AM blast killed thirteen U.S. personnel and wounded two others. The lost Americans included (from C Company): PFC Claud A. Davis, SP4 Terrance L. Drea, CPL Thomas M. Gaither, SP4 Pedro A. Gonzalez, SP5 Roger E. Key, SP4 John C. Kroeger, SSG Kenneth R. Kroehler, SP4 Floyd S. McCreery, SP4 Larry D. Murray, PFC Robert H. Ruggles, PFC Jerome R. Sain, and SP4 Kerry L. Taylor; and (from D Company): SP4 John D. Pies. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

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POSTED ON 8.5.2017

POSTED BY: Lewis Pound

I saw him the last day at home.

Worked with Buster. We were a couple of guys out of place.
I think of him often.

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POSTED ON 11.5.2016

POSTED BY: William Perkins

He who is of the RUGGLES' Clan

History will show his honour and chivalry to be in line with his ancestor's.

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POSTED ON 5.30.2016

GOD BLESS

God Bless you and we Honor you and your sacrifice this Memorial Day.

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POSTED ON 2.17.2016

Robert Buster Ruggles

He was one of the nicest people kind and had a smile that you will never forget. I will always remember his kind heart and that beautiful smile. Charlotte Sealock Marcus

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