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Sp4 Robert Joseph Dorshak

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Sp4 Robert Joseph Dorshak Veteran

Birth
Indiana, USA
Death
25 Aug 1968 (aged 26)
Tây Ninh, Tây Ninh, Vietnam
Burial
Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, USA GPS-Latitude: 41.704776, Longitude: -86.8854445
Plot
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Memorial ID
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C CO, 3RD BN, 22ND INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV. US ARMY
Vietnam Wall Panel 46W Line 014
Silver Star - Bronze Star - Purple Heart - CIB

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Robert Dorshak
On August 25, 1968 Specialist Four Robert Joseph Dorshak, the son of Edward R. and Marie (Fochs) Dorshak of Michigan city Indiana, died in Vietnam due to the wounds that he received while leading his U.S. Army Infantry Squad in combat operations against a hostile force.

For his actions that day, Robert was awarded the Silver Star for Conspicuous Gallantry In Action.

Other awards and decorations that Robert received for his Military Service, include: the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Robert was born in Wausau Wisconsin, but grew up in Michigan City Indiana, where he attended Saint Mary's Catholic High School, graduating with the Class of 1960.

After graduating from Saint Mary's, Robert went to work for the U.S. Postal Service, until he was called up for Military Service.

Robert was 26 years old at the time of his death, and in addition to his parents, he was survived by his son Edward Dorshak Fuller of Michigan City Indiana, his sisters Jean Crosley of Michigan City Indiana, and Joyce (Terry) Noveroske of San Antonio Texas, his brothers Raymond Dorshak of Michigan City Indiana, Ronald (Nancy) Dorshak of Michigan City Indiana, and Roger (Nancy) Dorshak of Michigan City Indiana, and several nieces and nephews.

Robert's picture and the information for his bio were collected and provided by the Saint Mary's High School Class of 1962.

Note: Robert is on The Vietnam Wall at Panel 46W Line14
C CO, 3RD BN, 22ND INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV. US ARMY
Vietnam Wall Panel 46W Line 014
Silver Star - Bronze Star - Purple Heart - CIB

To learn more about him please clink on his name below


Robert Dorshak
On August 25, 1968 Specialist Four Robert Joseph Dorshak, the son of Edward R. and Marie (Fochs) Dorshak of Michigan city Indiana, died in Vietnam due to the wounds that he received while leading his U.S. Army Infantry Squad in combat operations against a hostile force.

For his actions that day, Robert was awarded the Silver Star for Conspicuous Gallantry In Action.

Other awards and decorations that Robert received for his Military Service, include: the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Robert was born in Wausau Wisconsin, but grew up in Michigan City Indiana, where he attended Saint Mary's Catholic High School, graduating with the Class of 1960.

After graduating from Saint Mary's, Robert went to work for the U.S. Postal Service, until he was called up for Military Service.

Robert was 26 years old at the time of his death, and in addition to his parents, he was survived by his son Edward Dorshak Fuller of Michigan City Indiana, his sisters Jean Crosley of Michigan City Indiana, and Joyce (Terry) Noveroske of San Antonio Texas, his brothers Raymond Dorshak of Michigan City Indiana, Ronald (Nancy) Dorshak of Michigan City Indiana, and Roger (Nancy) Dorshak of Michigan City Indiana, and several nieces and nephews.

Robert's picture and the information for his bio were collected and provided by the Saint Mary's High School Class of 1962.

Note: Robert is on The Vietnam Wall at Panel 46W Line14


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