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LCPL. ROBERT VINCENT REKER

Born on July 20, 1948
From SHERMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
Casualty was on June 13, 1969
in QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
MULTIPLE FRAGMENTATION WOUNDS

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Robert Vincent Reker
(picture courtesy of his nephew, Ryan Robert Reker)

LCpl. Robert Vincent Reker served with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Mike Company. His name stands proudly on the Mike 3/5 Wall of Honor. Semper fi, Brother Marine. We will never forget.

My Uncle Robert

My uncle LCPL Robert Vincent Reker from rural Sherman SD/Jasper MN was with Mike Company probably during May-June 1969. He was KIA on June 13, 1969 six miles NE of An Hoa. He was only in-country 2 months before being killed so I realize the chance of anyone remembering him is slim. However, if anyone has any information about "Bob" or the operations that took place around the middle of June, 1969 I would appreciate it. We have never learned much about his time in Vietnam, so I am hoping someone will share any stories or information if they can. Otherwise, if someone can point me in a direction to look for more information that would be appreciated as well. Thanks~Ryan (Robert) Reker