In Memory of…...... 1LT Raul Alvarado, Jr.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
RAUL ALVARADO, JR. - Army - 1LT - O2
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth May 29, 1947
From: EL PASO, TX
Religion: ROMAN CATHOLIC
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, Raul N. Alvarado, Sr., Born July 29, 1926 and Mother, Margarita (Martha) Arias Alvarado (Birth Date: 05 Oct 1926 in Texas). Younger Brother, Gilbert Alvarado Born Dec. 11, 1949 in El Paso,Tx. Brother, Robert and Richard Alvarado Born Jan. 30, 1955 in El Paso, Tx. Sister, Mary Thelma Alvarado Born Jan. 7,1958 in El Paso, Tx. He has NO children. Brothers and Sisters, LTC Gilbert Alvarado, USA, Retired, Bobby, Ricky and Mary,
***** My older brother, Raul Alvarado Jr., was and still is my inspiration in life. Over 30 years have passed since his death, and not a day goes by that I don't think about him. At an early age, he possessed, the leadership skills and abilities, that lead to him towards, becoming an officer. He cared deeply, about his family, therefore, I know that he cared, deeply, about the men, he was entrusted to lead, in combat, because he treated them, like his family. His letters reflected, that loyalty and the letters, we received from soldiers who, had served in his platoon, confirmed, our assumptions. Several of the soldiers whom he lead in combat have recently related to me how he cared for them, and that he was a good officer. He was a RANGER, an infantryman, a soldier who lived and slept on the ground next to those he lead. He died among his men, some of them died with him that day, doing what he thought was right. Today, he still serves, as a role model, for my children.
Forever Faithful, Gilbert Alvarado, LTC (Retired) United States Army, Airborne, Ranger, Infantryman, Helicopter Crew Chief/Door gunner - 101st Airborne Air Assault -Vietnam 1970-71
Younger Brother
Roswell, NM.
***** I want to share something else with you that occurred on my bird as we were going in. On our initial attempt to approach LZ Lolo, the enemy fire was so intense that we had to break off and circle while awaiting gunship support to help escort us in. I recall thinking that I had less than 40 days left in country and 3 March was not a good day because my older brother (1LT Raul Alvarado, Jr.) had been killed on 3 March 1969 while leading his platoon west of Chu Lai.
Gilbert Alvarado, CE, UH-1H 6816252
***** LT. Alvarado was my uncle's platoon leader in charlie company, 1st platoon. My uncle was on 'point' the day they walked into an ambush at the battle of chop vum. He died trying to save my uncle and another man. Lt. Alvarado and Sp4 Arlin Koehn paid the ultimate sacrafice so I might live in freedom! You will never be forgotten! In memory of all the charlie company brothers - C CO. 1ST BN., 52ND INF., 198TH LIB.
Todd koehn
***** I was only 8 when Jr. died. I remember it like it was yesterday. I still get choked up when i think of him. I'll never forget shortly before he left for Vietnam, he drove up in a red convertible to my house one sunday and drove me, just me and him to 7-ll to get an Icee. Our families were so close and we loved Jr. so much. I prayed for him every night as a little girl and still to this day 39 yrs later remember him as i pray. I love you Jr.; know that you inspire me everyday. Thank you so much for teaching us true honor, service and integrity.
Your cousin, Lucy Ann Arias -Ricketts
1st cousin
***** Burges High School: Class of 1965
Raul Alvarado (Viet Nam)
1LT - O2 - Army - Reserve
Length of service 2 years
His tour began on Oct 28, 1968
Casualty was on Mar 3, 1969
In QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
Panel 30W - Line 18
Others in incident: 1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. and SP4 Arlin Koehn.
On March 3, 1969, 1LT Raul Alvarado, Jr. was killed while leading his platoon west of Chu Lai. He was 21 years old and was not married.
His platoon was the first wave air lifted into an area at the base of hill 283 called Chop Vum.
They were sent in to relieve pressure on Alpha company and the special forces camp at Tien Phuoc which was in danger of being over ran.
Enemy fire was so intense that the soldiers had to jump out of the choppers which hovered about six feet of the ground. They had to fight their way to a tree line from a 'hot' LZ that covered them waist deep in heavy mud.
When they came to a small opening the lead squad plus it's platoon leader, 1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. and his radio operator were ambushed between enemy fire coming from two directions.
Most of the men were killed instantly,
1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. walked into an ambush at the battle of Chu Lai. He died from small arms fire.
He died trying to save two other soldiers.
1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. and Sp4 Arlin Koehn paid the ultimate sacrifice.
His body was recovered.
****************************
.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
RAUL ALVARADO, JR. - Army - 1LT - O2
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth May 29, 1947
From: EL PASO, TX
Religion: ROMAN CATHOLIC
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, Raul N. Alvarado, Sr., Born July 29, 1926 and Mother, Margarita (Martha) Arias Alvarado (Birth Date: 05 Oct 1926 in Texas). Younger Brother, Gilbert Alvarado Born Dec. 11, 1949 in El Paso,Tx. Brother, Robert and Richard Alvarado Born Jan. 30, 1955 in El Paso, Tx. Sister, Mary Thelma Alvarado Born Jan. 7,1958 in El Paso, Tx. He has NO children. Brothers and Sisters, LTC Gilbert Alvarado, USA, Retired, Bobby, Ricky and Mary,
***** My older brother, Raul Alvarado Jr., was and still is my inspiration in life. Over 30 years have passed since his death, and not a day goes by that I don't think about him. At an early age, he possessed, the leadership skills and abilities, that lead to him towards, becoming an officer. He cared deeply, about his family, therefore, I know that he cared, deeply, about the men, he was entrusted to lead, in combat, because he treated them, like his family. His letters reflected, that loyalty and the letters, we received from soldiers who, had served in his platoon, confirmed, our assumptions. Several of the soldiers whom he lead in combat have recently related to me how he cared for them, and that he was a good officer. He was a RANGER, an infantryman, a soldier who lived and slept on the ground next to those he lead. He died among his men, some of them died with him that day, doing what he thought was right. Today, he still serves, as a role model, for my children.
Forever Faithful, Gilbert Alvarado, LTC (Retired) United States Army, Airborne, Ranger, Infantryman, Helicopter Crew Chief/Door gunner - 101st Airborne Air Assault -Vietnam 1970-71
Younger Brother
Roswell, NM.
***** I want to share something else with you that occurred on my bird as we were going in. On our initial attempt to approach LZ Lolo, the enemy fire was so intense that we had to break off and circle while awaiting gunship support to help escort us in. I recall thinking that I had less than 40 days left in country and 3 March was not a good day because my older brother (1LT Raul Alvarado, Jr.) had been killed on 3 March 1969 while leading his platoon west of Chu Lai.
Gilbert Alvarado, CE, UH-1H 6816252
***** LT. Alvarado was my uncle's platoon leader in charlie company, 1st platoon. My uncle was on 'point' the day they walked into an ambush at the battle of chop vum. He died trying to save my uncle and another man. Lt. Alvarado and Sp4 Arlin Koehn paid the ultimate sacrafice so I might live in freedom! You will never be forgotten! In memory of all the charlie company brothers - C CO. 1ST BN., 52ND INF., 198TH LIB.
Todd koehn
***** I was only 8 when Jr. died. I remember it like it was yesterday. I still get choked up when i think of him. I'll never forget shortly before he left for Vietnam, he drove up in a red convertible to my house one sunday and drove me, just me and him to 7-ll to get an Icee. Our families were so close and we loved Jr. so much. I prayed for him every night as a little girl and still to this day 39 yrs later remember him as i pray. I love you Jr.; know that you inspire me everyday. Thank you so much for teaching us true honor, service and integrity.
Your cousin, Lucy Ann Arias -Ricketts
1st cousin
***** Burges High School: Class of 1965
Raul Alvarado (Viet Nam)
1LT - O2 - Army - Reserve
Length of service 2 years
His tour began on Oct 28, 1968
Casualty was on Mar 3, 1969
In QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
Panel 30W - Line 18
Others in incident: 1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. and SP4 Arlin Koehn.
On March 3, 1969, 1LT Raul Alvarado, Jr. was killed while leading his platoon west of Chu Lai. He was 21 years old and was not married.
His platoon was the first wave air lifted into an area at the base of hill 283 called Chop Vum.
They were sent in to relieve pressure on Alpha company and the special forces camp at Tien Phuoc which was in danger of being over ran.
Enemy fire was so intense that the soldiers had to jump out of the choppers which hovered about six feet of the ground. They had to fight their way to a tree line from a 'hot' LZ that covered them waist deep in heavy mud.
When they came to a small opening the lead squad plus it's platoon leader, 1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. and his radio operator were ambushed between enemy fire coming from two directions.
Most of the men were killed instantly,
1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. walked into an ambush at the battle of Chu Lai. He died from small arms fire.
He died trying to save two other soldiers.
1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. and Sp4 Arlin Koehn paid the ultimate sacrifice.
His body was recovered.
****************************
.
In Memory of…...... 1LT Raul Alvarado, Jr.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
RAUL ALVARADO, JR. - Army - 1LT - O2
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth May 29, 1947
From: EL PASO, TX
Religion: ROMAN CATHOLIC
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, Raul N. Alvarado, Sr., Born July 29, 1926 and Mother, Margarita (Martha) Arias Alvarado (Birth Date: 05 Oct 1926 in Texas). Younger Brother, Gilbert Alvarado Born Dec. 11, 1949 in El Paso,Tx. Brother, Robert and Richard Alvarado Born Jan. 30, 1955 in El Paso, Tx. Sister, Mary Thelma Alvarado Born Jan. 7,1958 in El Paso, Tx. He has NO children. Brothers and Sisters, LTC Gilbert Alvarado, USA, Retired, Bobby, Ricky and Mary,
***** My older brother, Raul Alvarado Jr., was and still is my inspiration in life. Over 30 years have passed since his death, and not a day goes by that I don't think about him. At an early age, he possessed, the leadership skills and abilities, that lead to him towards, becoming an officer. He cared deeply, about his family, therefore, I know that he cared, deeply, about the men, he was entrusted to lead, in combat, because he treated them, like his family. His letters reflected, that loyalty and the letters, we received from soldiers who, had served in his platoon, confirmed, our assumptions. Several of the soldiers whom he lead in combat have recently related to me how he cared for them, and that he was a good officer. He was a RANGER, an infantryman, a soldier who lived and slept on the ground next to those he lead. He died among his men, some of them died with him that day, doing what he thought was right. Today, he still serves, as a role model, for my children.
Forever Faithful, Gilbert Alvarado, LTC (Retired) United States Army, Airborne, Ranger, Infantryman, Helicopter Crew Chief/Door gunner - 101st Airborne Air Assault -Vietnam 1970-71
Younger Brother
Roswell, NM.
***** I want to share something else with you that occurred on my bird as we were going in. On our initial attempt to approach LZ Lolo, the enemy fire was so intense that we had to break off and circle while awaiting gunship support to help escort us in. I recall thinking that I had less than 40 days left in country and 3 March was not a good day because my older brother (1LT Raul Alvarado, Jr.) had been killed on 3 March 1969 while leading his platoon west of Chu Lai.
Gilbert Alvarado, CE, UH-1H 6816252
***** LT. Alvarado was my uncle's platoon leader in charlie company, 1st platoon. My uncle was on 'point' the day they walked into an ambush at the battle of chop vum. He died trying to save my uncle and another man. Lt. Alvarado and Sp4 Arlin Koehn paid the ultimate sacrafice so I might live in freedom! You will never be forgotten! In memory of all the charlie company brothers - C CO. 1ST BN., 52ND INF., 198TH LIB.
Todd koehn
***** I was only 8 when Jr. died. I remember it like it was yesterday. I still get choked up when i think of him. I'll never forget shortly before he left for Vietnam, he drove up in a red convertible to my house one sunday and drove me, just me and him to 7-ll to get an Icee. Our families were so close and we loved Jr. so much. I prayed for him every night as a little girl and still to this day 39 yrs later remember him as i pray. I love you Jr.; know that you inspire me everyday. Thank you so much for teaching us true honor, service and integrity.
Your cousin, Lucy Ann Arias -Ricketts
1st cousin
***** Burges High School: Class of 1965
Raul Alvarado (Viet Nam)
1LT - O2 - Army - Reserve
Length of service 2 years
His tour began on Oct 28, 1968
Casualty was on Mar 3, 1969
In QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
Panel 30W - Line 18
Others in incident: 1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. and SP4 Arlin Koehn.
On March 3, 1969, 1LT Raul Alvarado, Jr. was killed while leading his platoon west of Chu Lai. He was 21 years old and was not married.
His platoon was the first wave air lifted into an area at the base of hill 283 called Chop Vum.
They were sent in to relieve pressure on Alpha company and the special forces camp at Tien Phuoc which was in danger of being over ran.
Enemy fire was so intense that the soldiers had to jump out of the choppers which hovered about six feet of the ground. They had to fight their way to a tree line from a 'hot' LZ that covered them waist deep in heavy mud.
When they came to a small opening the lead squad plus it's platoon leader, 1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. and his radio operator were ambushed between enemy fire coming from two directions.
Most of the men were killed instantly,
1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. walked into an ambush at the battle of Chu Lai. He died from small arms fire.
He died trying to save two other soldiers.
1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. and Sp4 Arlin Koehn paid the ultimate sacrifice.
His body was recovered.
****************************
.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
RAUL ALVARADO, JR. - Army - 1LT - O2
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth May 29, 1947
From: EL PASO, TX
Religion: ROMAN CATHOLIC
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, Raul N. Alvarado, Sr., Born July 29, 1926 and Mother, Margarita (Martha) Arias Alvarado (Birth Date: 05 Oct 1926 in Texas). Younger Brother, Gilbert Alvarado Born Dec. 11, 1949 in El Paso,Tx. Brother, Robert and Richard Alvarado Born Jan. 30, 1955 in El Paso, Tx. Sister, Mary Thelma Alvarado Born Jan. 7,1958 in El Paso, Tx. He has NO children. Brothers and Sisters, LTC Gilbert Alvarado, USA, Retired, Bobby, Ricky and Mary,
***** My older brother, Raul Alvarado Jr., was and still is my inspiration in life. Over 30 years have passed since his death, and not a day goes by that I don't think about him. At an early age, he possessed, the leadership skills and abilities, that lead to him towards, becoming an officer. He cared deeply, about his family, therefore, I know that he cared, deeply, about the men, he was entrusted to lead, in combat, because he treated them, like his family. His letters reflected, that loyalty and the letters, we received from soldiers who, had served in his platoon, confirmed, our assumptions. Several of the soldiers whom he lead in combat have recently related to me how he cared for them, and that he was a good officer. He was a RANGER, an infantryman, a soldier who lived and slept on the ground next to those he lead. He died among his men, some of them died with him that day, doing what he thought was right. Today, he still serves, as a role model, for my children.
Forever Faithful, Gilbert Alvarado, LTC (Retired) United States Army, Airborne, Ranger, Infantryman, Helicopter Crew Chief/Door gunner - 101st Airborne Air Assault -Vietnam 1970-71
Younger Brother
Roswell, NM.
***** I want to share something else with you that occurred on my bird as we were going in. On our initial attempt to approach LZ Lolo, the enemy fire was so intense that we had to break off and circle while awaiting gunship support to help escort us in. I recall thinking that I had less than 40 days left in country and 3 March was not a good day because my older brother (1LT Raul Alvarado, Jr.) had been killed on 3 March 1969 while leading his platoon west of Chu Lai.
Gilbert Alvarado, CE, UH-1H 6816252
***** LT. Alvarado was my uncle's platoon leader in charlie company, 1st platoon. My uncle was on 'point' the day they walked into an ambush at the battle of chop vum. He died trying to save my uncle and another man. Lt. Alvarado and Sp4 Arlin Koehn paid the ultimate sacrafice so I might live in freedom! You will never be forgotten! In memory of all the charlie company brothers - C CO. 1ST BN., 52ND INF., 198TH LIB.
Todd koehn
***** I was only 8 when Jr. died. I remember it like it was yesterday. I still get choked up when i think of him. I'll never forget shortly before he left for Vietnam, he drove up in a red convertible to my house one sunday and drove me, just me and him to 7-ll to get an Icee. Our families were so close and we loved Jr. so much. I prayed for him every night as a little girl and still to this day 39 yrs later remember him as i pray. I love you Jr.; know that you inspire me everyday. Thank you so much for teaching us true honor, service and integrity.
Your cousin, Lucy Ann Arias -Ricketts
1st cousin
***** Burges High School: Class of 1965
Raul Alvarado (Viet Nam)
1LT - O2 - Army - Reserve
Length of service 2 years
His tour began on Oct 28, 1968
Casualty was on Mar 3, 1969
In QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
Panel 30W - Line 18
Others in incident: 1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. and SP4 Arlin Koehn.
On March 3, 1969, 1LT Raul Alvarado, Jr. was killed while leading his platoon west of Chu Lai. He was 21 years old and was not married.
His platoon was the first wave air lifted into an area at the base of hill 283 called Chop Vum.
They were sent in to relieve pressure on Alpha company and the special forces camp at Tien Phuoc which was in danger of being over ran.
Enemy fire was so intense that the soldiers had to jump out of the choppers which hovered about six feet of the ground. They had to fight their way to a tree line from a 'hot' LZ that covered them waist deep in heavy mud.
When they came to a small opening the lead squad plus it's platoon leader, 1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. and his radio operator were ambushed between enemy fire coming from two directions.
Most of the men were killed instantly,
1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. walked into an ambush at the battle of Chu Lai. He died from small arms fire.
He died trying to save two other soldiers.
1Lt Raul Alvarado,Jr. and Sp4 Arlin Koehn paid the ultimate sacrifice.
His body was recovered.
****************************
.
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First Lieutenant, Company C, 52nd Infantry, 198th Light Infantry Brigade, U.S. Army
Vietnam
Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart
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