US Marine LCPL Charles Edward Draemer, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, NC.
US Marine Lance Corporal Charles Edward Draemer was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, LCPL Draemer served our country until May 30th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Charles died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. LCPL Draemer is on panel 63W, line 015 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Charles Draemer was my Uncle, and although I never met him, he has never been forgotten thanks to my mother, who was his sister-in-law. His line may not live on forever in name, but it will in memory. If anyone has pictures, Please post them here, or e-mail them to me; it would greatly be appreciated. Tiffany Young.
Draemer, Charles Edward, Lance Corporal, US Marines, died May 30, 1968 from hostile fire in Vietnam. Lance Corporal Draemer, age 20, was the son of Mr. Paul Draemer and Mrs. Hazel Tate Draemer of Delaware Avenue, Burlington. Corporal Draemer's father is employed with the Transportation Division of Burlington Industries and the family is originally from Sugarland, Texas. In addition to his parents, Corporal Draemer's brother was the late Navy Seaman YN1 Paul Michael Draemer. He also had several aunts and uncles. Source: Times-News August 8, 1993.
Mr and Mrs Paul Draemer of 830 Delaware Avenue received a medal from the Vietnamese Government posthumously honoring their son, Lance Corporal Charles Edward Draemer, who was killed in action in Vietnam last year. Presenting the award to Mr and Mrs Draemer is Chief Warrant Officer C.P.Harris of Greensboro. Cpl Draemer was among several U.S. Marines to whom the Republic of Vietnam is posthumously honoring with the Military Merit Medal.
The parents of a local Marine who dies last year of wounds received in Vietnam combat has been awarded a medal by the Republic of Vietnam. Mr and Mrs Paul Draemer of 810 Delaware Avenue were presented the Military Merit Medal in behalf of their son, Lance Corporal Charles Edward Draemer, who died on May 30, 1968. The medal was presented to the couple by Chief Warrant Officer C.P. Harris of Greensboro. Cpl Draemer was wounded in action on May 29, 1968, and died the following day at a Da Nang hospital. This was the second time he was wounded since arriving in Vietnam the previous February. The posthumous award was given with the following citation: "Servicemen of courage and rare self-sacrifice, they displayed the most tactful cooperation while aiding the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam to repel the Red Wave undermining South Vietnam and Southeast Asia". "With a ready zeal and commendable response, they fought to the very end in every mission and set a brilliant example for their fellow soldiers. "They died in the performance of duty. Behind them they leave the abiding grief of their former comrades-in-arms, Vietnamese as well as American". The 20 year old Marine was a native of Alamance County and attended Graham High School. He was employed by Burlington Industries prior to entering the service. He was a member of the Pinecoft Baptist Church.
He is the Son of Mr. Paul Draemer and Mrs. Hazel Tate Draemer of Delaware Avenue, of Burlington, North Carolina.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds and Two Gold Stars, The Vietnamese Order of Merit Medal. The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
US Marine Lance Corporal Charles Edward Draemer was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, LCPL Draemer served our country until May 30th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Charles died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. LCPL Draemer is on panel 63W, line 015 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Charles Draemer was my Uncle, and although I never met him, he has never been forgotten thanks to my mother, who was his sister-in-law. His line may not live on forever in name, but it will in memory. If anyone has pictures, Please post them here, or e-mail them to me; it would greatly be appreciated. Tiffany Young.
Draemer, Charles Edward, Lance Corporal, US Marines, died May 30, 1968 from hostile fire in Vietnam. Lance Corporal Draemer, age 20, was the son of Mr. Paul Draemer and Mrs. Hazel Tate Draemer of Delaware Avenue, Burlington. Corporal Draemer's father is employed with the Transportation Division of Burlington Industries and the family is originally from Sugarland, Texas. In addition to his parents, Corporal Draemer's brother was the late Navy Seaman YN1 Paul Michael Draemer. He also had several aunts and uncles. Source: Times-News August 8, 1993.
Mr and Mrs Paul Draemer of 830 Delaware Avenue received a medal from the Vietnamese Government posthumously honoring their son, Lance Corporal Charles Edward Draemer, who was killed in action in Vietnam last year. Presenting the award to Mr and Mrs Draemer is Chief Warrant Officer C.P.Harris of Greensboro. Cpl Draemer was among several U.S. Marines to whom the Republic of Vietnam is posthumously honoring with the Military Merit Medal.
The parents of a local Marine who dies last year of wounds received in Vietnam combat has been awarded a medal by the Republic of Vietnam. Mr and Mrs Paul Draemer of 810 Delaware Avenue were presented the Military Merit Medal in behalf of their son, Lance Corporal Charles Edward Draemer, who died on May 30, 1968. The medal was presented to the couple by Chief Warrant Officer C.P. Harris of Greensboro. Cpl Draemer was wounded in action on May 29, 1968, and died the following day at a Da Nang hospital. This was the second time he was wounded since arriving in Vietnam the previous February. The posthumous award was given with the following citation: "Servicemen of courage and rare self-sacrifice, they displayed the most tactful cooperation while aiding the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam to repel the Red Wave undermining South Vietnam and Southeast Asia". "With a ready zeal and commendable response, they fought to the very end in every mission and set a brilliant example for their fellow soldiers. "They died in the performance of duty. Behind them they leave the abiding grief of their former comrades-in-arms, Vietnamese as well as American". The 20 year old Marine was a native of Alamance County and attended Graham High School. He was employed by Burlington Industries prior to entering the service. He was a member of the Pinecoft Baptist Church.
He is the Son of Mr. Paul Draemer and Mrs. Hazel Tate Draemer of Delaware Avenue, of Burlington, North Carolina.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds and Two Gold Stars, The Vietnamese Order of Merit Medal. The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
US Marine LCPL Charles Edward Draemer, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, NC.
US Marine Lance Corporal Charles Edward Draemer was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, LCPL Draemer served our country until May 30th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Charles died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. LCPL Draemer is on panel 63W, line 015 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Charles Draemer was my Uncle, and although I never met him, he has never been forgotten thanks to my mother, who was his sister-in-law. His line may not live on forever in name, but it will in memory. If anyone has pictures, Please post them here, or e-mail them to me; it would greatly be appreciated. Tiffany Young.
Draemer, Charles Edward, Lance Corporal, US Marines, died May 30, 1968 from hostile fire in Vietnam. Lance Corporal Draemer, age 20, was the son of Mr. Paul Draemer and Mrs. Hazel Tate Draemer of Delaware Avenue, Burlington. Corporal Draemer's father is employed with the Transportation Division of Burlington Industries and the family is originally from Sugarland, Texas. In addition to his parents, Corporal Draemer's brother was the late Navy Seaman YN1 Paul Michael Draemer. He also had several aunts and uncles. Source: Times-News August 8, 1993.
Mr and Mrs Paul Draemer of 830 Delaware Avenue received a medal from the Vietnamese Government posthumously honoring their son, Lance Corporal Charles Edward Draemer, who was killed in action in Vietnam last year. Presenting the award to Mr and Mrs Draemer is Chief Warrant Officer C.P.Harris of Greensboro. Cpl Draemer was among several U.S. Marines to whom the Republic of Vietnam is posthumously honoring with the Military Merit Medal.
The parents of a local Marine who dies last year of wounds received in Vietnam combat has been awarded a medal by the Republic of Vietnam. Mr and Mrs Paul Draemer of 810 Delaware Avenue were presented the Military Merit Medal in behalf of their son, Lance Corporal Charles Edward Draemer, who died on May 30, 1968. The medal was presented to the couple by Chief Warrant Officer C.P. Harris of Greensboro. Cpl Draemer was wounded in action on May 29, 1968, and died the following day at a Da Nang hospital. This was the second time he was wounded since arriving in Vietnam the previous February. The posthumous award was given with the following citation: "Servicemen of courage and rare self-sacrifice, they displayed the most tactful cooperation while aiding the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam to repel the Red Wave undermining South Vietnam and Southeast Asia". "With a ready zeal and commendable response, they fought to the very end in every mission and set a brilliant example for their fellow soldiers. "They died in the performance of duty. Behind them they leave the abiding grief of their former comrades-in-arms, Vietnamese as well as American". The 20 year old Marine was a native of Alamance County and attended Graham High School. He was employed by Burlington Industries prior to entering the service. He was a member of the Pinecoft Baptist Church.
He is the Son of Mr. Paul Draemer and Mrs. Hazel Tate Draemer of Delaware Avenue, of Burlington, North Carolina.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds and Two Gold Stars, The Vietnamese Order of Merit Medal. The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
US Marine Lance Corporal Charles Edward Draemer was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, LCPL Draemer served our country until May 30th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Charles died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. LCPL Draemer is on panel 63W, line 015 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Charles Draemer was my Uncle, and although I never met him, he has never been forgotten thanks to my mother, who was his sister-in-law. His line may not live on forever in name, but it will in memory. If anyone has pictures, Please post them here, or e-mail them to me; it would greatly be appreciated. Tiffany Young.
Draemer, Charles Edward, Lance Corporal, US Marines, died May 30, 1968 from hostile fire in Vietnam. Lance Corporal Draemer, age 20, was the son of Mr. Paul Draemer and Mrs. Hazel Tate Draemer of Delaware Avenue, Burlington. Corporal Draemer's father is employed with the Transportation Division of Burlington Industries and the family is originally from Sugarland, Texas. In addition to his parents, Corporal Draemer's brother was the late Navy Seaman YN1 Paul Michael Draemer. He also had several aunts and uncles. Source: Times-News August 8, 1993.
Mr and Mrs Paul Draemer of 830 Delaware Avenue received a medal from the Vietnamese Government posthumously honoring their son, Lance Corporal Charles Edward Draemer, who was killed in action in Vietnam last year. Presenting the award to Mr and Mrs Draemer is Chief Warrant Officer C.P.Harris of Greensboro. Cpl Draemer was among several U.S. Marines to whom the Republic of Vietnam is posthumously honoring with the Military Merit Medal.
The parents of a local Marine who dies last year of wounds received in Vietnam combat has been awarded a medal by the Republic of Vietnam. Mr and Mrs Paul Draemer of 810 Delaware Avenue were presented the Military Merit Medal in behalf of their son, Lance Corporal Charles Edward Draemer, who died on May 30, 1968. The medal was presented to the couple by Chief Warrant Officer C.P. Harris of Greensboro. Cpl Draemer was wounded in action on May 29, 1968, and died the following day at a Da Nang hospital. This was the second time he was wounded since arriving in Vietnam the previous February. The posthumous award was given with the following citation: "Servicemen of courage and rare self-sacrifice, they displayed the most tactful cooperation while aiding the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam to repel the Red Wave undermining South Vietnam and Southeast Asia". "With a ready zeal and commendable response, they fought to the very end in every mission and set a brilliant example for their fellow soldiers. "They died in the performance of duty. Behind them they leave the abiding grief of their former comrades-in-arms, Vietnamese as well as American". The 20 year old Marine was a native of Alamance County and attended Graham High School. He was employed by Burlington Industries prior to entering the service. He was a member of the Pinecoft Baptist Church.
He is the Son of Mr. Paul Draemer and Mrs. Hazel Tate Draemer of Delaware Avenue, of Burlington, North Carolina.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds and Two Gold Stars, The Vietnamese Order of Merit Medal. 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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