Severiano Rios

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31 Mar 2006 This is in regards to Severiano Rios. I am a friend and think of him often. He served for us even though his home was near Guadalajara, Mexico. His family buried him there. I have lost touch with his family. He was awarded the Bronze Star. Can anyone from his unit tell me how he died? m.eaton@oakcreek.k12.wi.us

12 Feb 2007 I am his niece. I never met him but I am proud to say he is my uncle. My father is his brother. I am grateful for the people who have this information out here. It helps me to learn about him. Does anyone have pictures of him? Christina Berumen christinaberumen@hotmail.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 02 Apr 1970 a recon team from F Company, 75th Rangers, was sent into an area called the "Renegade Woods" to investigate reports of a large NVA/VC force. The Rangers found the enemy - all they could handle and more besides. Companies B and C, 2nd Bn, 27th Infantry, were inserted as the initial reaction force; A/2/27 joined in the late afternoon, and two additional companies from 2/22nd Infantry came in as well. By the time the fighting ended several days later, over 100 NVA/VA troops from the 271st NVA/VC Regiment were dead, a large base camp was in American handsand twelve American soldiers were dead: 2nd Bn, 27th Inf Rgt 1LT Ronald V. Kolb, Washington, DC, C Company SSG Melvyn H. Kalili, Hauula, HI, C Company SSG William T. Smith, Marshfield, WI, B Company SGT John J. Lyons, Yonkers, NY, B Company SGT Mickey E. Griffith, San Gabriel, CA, C Company SGT John E. Rarrick, Beaver Dams, NY, C Company (Dist Svc Cross) CPL Severiano Rios, Oak Creek, WI, C Company F Co, 75th Inf Rgt SFC Alvin W. Floyd, Augusta, GA, (Dist Svc Cross) SSG Michael F. Thomas, Louisville, KY SGT Donald W. Tinney, New York, NY (DoW 04/14/1970) (Silver Star) B Btry, 2nd Bn, 77th Arty Rgt 2LT Orville E. Kitchen, Dayton, OH

The point-of-contact for this memorial is a friend. m.eaton@oakcreek.k12.wi.us

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 31 Mar 2006
Last updated 07/14/2007