US Marine Private First Class Danny Vann Casey, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Wilson, NC.
US Marine Private First Class Danny Vann Casey was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, PFC Casey served our country until March 24th, 1969 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 18 years old and was not married. Danny died when an unexploded Rocket Propelled Grenade round hit him. His body was recovered. PFC Casey is on panel 28W, line 024 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
I served with him in Vietnam: Danny and I got to Vietnam together. I have some vague memories of talking to him when we first got there. We were at Hill 22, part of the rocket belt around DaNang assigned to Golf Company. 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. He was on a squad sized patrol just west of the hill when he was killed. For his friends and family, know that I am so very sorry for your loss. Travis Skaggs, 614 Derby Ct, Carson City, NV 89703.
US Marine PFC Danny Casey, 17, was killed by enemy action in Vietnam on Monday, March 24. His parents, Mr and Mrs James Casey of 1602 Downing Street, were notified by the government on Saturday. Funeral services here await further word from U.S.Marine Corps officials. Casey, a student at Fike High School, enlisted for his tour of duty and had been overseas only nine days. In addition to his parents, other survivors include a sister and a brother, Miss Nadine Casey and Buster Casey, both of the home; and his step-grandmother, Mrs Charlie Casey of Wilson.
He is the Son of Mr James Claude Casey and Mrs Jessie Owens Casey of Wilson, NC.
He served with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
US Marine Private First Class Danny Vann Casey was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, PFC Casey served our country until March 24th, 1969 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 18 years old and was not married. Danny died when an unexploded Rocket Propelled Grenade round hit him. His body was recovered. PFC Casey is on panel 28W, line 024 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
I served with him in Vietnam: Danny and I got to Vietnam together. I have some vague memories of talking to him when we first got there. We were at Hill 22, part of the rocket belt around DaNang assigned to Golf Company. 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. He was on a squad sized patrol just west of the hill when he was killed. For his friends and family, know that I am so very sorry for your loss. Travis Skaggs, 614 Derby Ct, Carson City, NV 89703.
US Marine PFC Danny Casey, 17, was killed by enemy action in Vietnam on Monday, March 24. His parents, Mr and Mrs James Casey of 1602 Downing Street, were notified by the government on Saturday. Funeral services here await further word from U.S.Marine Corps officials. Casey, a student at Fike High School, enlisted for his tour of duty and had been overseas only nine days. In addition to his parents, other survivors include a sister and a brother, Miss Nadine Casey and Buster Casey, both of the home; and his step-grandmother, Mrs Charlie Casey of Wilson.
He is the Son of Mr James Claude Casey and Mrs Jessie Owens Casey of Wilson, NC.
He served with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
US Marine Private First Class Danny Vann Casey, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Wilson, NC.
US Marine Private First Class Danny Vann Casey was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, PFC Casey served our country until March 24th, 1969 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 18 years old and was not married. Danny died when an unexploded Rocket Propelled Grenade round hit him. His body was recovered. PFC Casey is on panel 28W, line 024 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
I served with him in Vietnam: Danny and I got to Vietnam together. I have some vague memories of talking to him when we first got there. We were at Hill 22, part of the rocket belt around DaNang assigned to Golf Company. 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. He was on a squad sized patrol just west of the hill when he was killed. For his friends and family, know that I am so very sorry for your loss. Travis Skaggs, 614 Derby Ct, Carson City, NV 89703.
US Marine PFC Danny Casey, 17, was killed by enemy action in Vietnam on Monday, March 24. His parents, Mr and Mrs James Casey of 1602 Downing Street, were notified by the government on Saturday. Funeral services here await further word from U.S.Marine Corps officials. Casey, a student at Fike High School, enlisted for his tour of duty and had been overseas only nine days. In addition to his parents, other survivors include a sister and a brother, Miss Nadine Casey and Buster Casey, both of the home; and his step-grandmother, Mrs Charlie Casey of Wilson.
He is the Son of Mr James Claude Casey and Mrs Jessie Owens Casey of Wilson, NC.
He served with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
US Marine Private First Class Danny Vann Casey was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, PFC Casey served our country until March 24th, 1969 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 18 years old and was not married. Danny died when an unexploded Rocket Propelled Grenade round hit him. His body was recovered. PFC Casey is on panel 28W, line 024 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
I served with him in Vietnam: Danny and I got to Vietnam together. I have some vague memories of talking to him when we first got there. We were at Hill 22, part of the rocket belt around DaNang assigned to Golf Company. 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. He was on a squad sized patrol just west of the hill when he was killed. For his friends and family, know that I am so very sorry for your loss. Travis Skaggs, 614 Derby Ct, Carson City, NV 89703.
US Marine PFC Danny Casey, 17, was killed by enemy action in Vietnam on Monday, March 24. His parents, Mr and Mrs James Casey of 1602 Downing Street, were notified by the government on Saturday. Funeral services here await further word from U.S.Marine Corps officials. Casey, a student at Fike High School, enlisted for his tour of duty and had been overseas only nine days. In addition to his parents, other survivors include a sister and a brother, Miss Nadine Casey and Buster Casey, both of the home; and his step-grandmother, Mrs Charlie Casey of Wilson.
He is the Son of Mr James Claude Casey and Mrs Jessie Owens Casey of Wilson, NC.
He served with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
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