Chester Melvin Ovnand

Chester Ovnand professional Photo in military uniform

Vietnam Conflict
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Fallen

County:
Ramsey

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Master Sergeant
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Conflicts Served:
    Vietnam Conflict
Bronze Star
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Profile

Circumstances:

On the night of July 8, six of the men were in the mess hall watching a movie when Viet Cong terrorists attacked and opened fire. Major Buis and Sergeant Ovnand were killed along with two Vietnamese guards.

Biography:

He was one of the first two soldiers to die in the war.