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First Name: Edwin

Last Name: Danehart

Birthplace:

Gender: Male

Branch: Marines (present)



Middle Name: Russell



Date of Birth: 31 July 1947

Date of Death: 08 May 1969

Rank: Lance Corporal

Years Served:
Edwin Russell Danehart

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Edwin Russell Danehart

Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

Edwin Russell Danehart was born on 31 July 1947.


On 8 May 1969, Lance Corporal Edwin Russell Danehart was serving with I Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Lance Corporal Danehart was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Medals

Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Edwin R Danehart is located on Panel W25 Line 22 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Edwin Russell Danehart is buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Wheeling, WV.

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Honoree ID: 8216   Created by: MHOH

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