RAMIRO CARDENAS
RAMIRO CARDENAS

RAMIRO CARDENAS was born on January 8, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in AURORA, IL.

He served as a 0311 in the Marines, Battalion 1, Regiment 3. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of LCPL/E3. He began a tour of duty on March 15, 1967.

On February 27, 1968, at the age of 21, RAMIRO CARDENAS perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tri.

You can find RAMIRO CARDENAS honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 41E, Row 48.

--- General / Personal ---
Last name: CARDENAS
First name: RAMIRO
Home of Record (official): AURORA
State (official): IL
Date of Birth: Wednesday, January 8, 1947
Sex: Male
Race: Caucasian
Marital Status: Single

--- Military ---
Branch: Marine Corps
Rank: LCPL
Serial Number: 2276581
Component: Regular
Pay grade: E3
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 0311

--- Action ---
Start of Tour: Wednesday, March 15, 1967
Date of Casualty: Tuesday, February 27, 1968
Age at time of loss: 21
Casualty type: (A1) Hostile, died
Reason: Gun, small arms fire (Ground casualty)
Country: South VietNam
Province: Quang Tri
The Wall: Panel 41E - Row 048