2787512 Private Michael Muc, aged 21 and originally from The Ukraine, USSR, became a naturalized Australian in 1961 and was an optical lens cutter prior to being called up for National Service on 12 July 1967. He was posted to 4RAR and sailed with the Battalion to South Vietnam in May 1968.
During Operation HAWKESBURY in Long Khan Province on 13 September 1968, 7 Platoon entered a large enemy bunker system which appeared to be unoccupied. As the lead section moved among the bunkers they came under heavy fire from a North Vietnamese Army unit and in the ensuing fire fight, Michael was wounded but unfortunately died of his wounds before he could be evacuated.
During Operation HAWKESBURY in Long Khan Province on 13 September 1968, 7 Platoon entered a large enemy bunker system which appeared to be unoccupied. As the lead section moved among the bunkers they came under heavy fire from a North Vietnamese Army unit and in the ensuing fire fight, Michael was wounded but unfortunately died of his wounds before he could be evacuated.
2787512 Private Michael Muc, aged 21 and originally from The Ukraine, USSR, became a naturalized Australian in 1961 and was an optical lens cutter prior to being called up for National Service on 12 July 1967. He was posted to 4RAR and sailed with the Battalion to South Vietnam in May 1968.
During Operation HAWKESBURY in Long Khan Province on 13 September 1968, 7 Platoon entered a large enemy bunker system which appeared to be unoccupied. As the lead section moved among the bunkers they came under heavy fire from a North Vietnamese Army unit and in the ensuing fire fight, Michael was wounded but unfortunately died of his wounds before he could be evacuated.
During Operation HAWKESBURY in Long Khan Province on 13 September 1968, 7 Platoon entered a large enemy bunker system which appeared to be unoccupied. As the lead section moved among the bunkers they came under heavy fire from a North Vietnamese Army unit and in the ensuing fire fight, Michael was wounded but unfortunately died of his wounds before he could be evacuated.
Inscription
2787512 PRIVATE
M. MUC
4 BATTALION
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT
13TH SEPTEMBER 1968 AGE 21
KILLED IN VIETNAM IN BATTLE
AND IN DEFENCE AGAINST COMMUNISM
Gravesite Details
AGE at Death: 21
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