Gary Laverne Peat

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24 May 2008 Gary was my uncle. I think of you often, Gary, and miss you. You were taken from this world much too soon. God Bless You always. Your nephew, Paul Watchorn paulwatchorn@bellsouth.net

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 22 June 1970 B Company, 4/21st Infantry, lost three men to a mine while on patrol 4 kilometers east of Duc Pho: SP4 Gary L. Peat, Rewey, WI; SP4 Joseph M. Turowski, Baltimore, MD; and PFC Robert W. Gumbert, New Richmond, OH. The explosion was triggered by PFC Gumbert, who was walking point, and was a massive one, leaving a crater 4-1/2 feet deep and 12 feet wide. Although PFC Gumbert's tattered wallet and a few personal effects were found, the explosion had fragmented his body beyond identification. SP4 Peat, who was immediately behind PFC Gumbert, and third-in-line SP4 Turowski were killed as well, but both men could be identified and returned home for burial.

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 24 May 2008
Last updated 08/10/2009