Gary Arden Rucktaeschel

The database page for Gary Arden Rucktaeschel

17 Feb 2001 I do not know much about my uncle but would like to know more. All my mother will tell me is that he was awarded two Purple Hearts and various other awards. I would like to hear from anyone who can tell me more. Janet Erickson railcc@willmar.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 27 Oct 1967 nine men from the 1st Cavalry Division were killed in an action at a fortified village in the Que Son Valley southeast of Que Son itself: B Btry, 1st Bn, 21st Artillery CPL Michael Zarbo, Kingston, RI (Arty F/O with 1/7 Cav) A Co, 1st Bn, 7th Cavalry SGT Terry L. Maloy, Royal Center, IN SP4 Evaristo Martinez, Abilene, TX (Bronze Star "V") SP4 Gary A. Rucktaeschel, Wabasso, MN B Co, 1st Bn, 7th Cavalry PFC Duane C. Akkerman, Lewiston, ID PFC Arthur F. Miramontes, Woodland, CA C Co, 1st Bn, 7th Cavalry PFC John H. Lance, Conway, SC PFC James Leatherwood, Mobile, AL HHC, 1st Bn, 7th Cavalry PFC Michael Peters, Brookfield, IL

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his niece, Janet Erickson railcc@willmar.com

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 17 Feb 2001
Last updated 01/05/2008