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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Peter Steven Tyrka
1949 – 1968
Vietnam Wall · Panel 44W
Private First Class Peter Steven Tyrka served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Peter served in the Vietnam War. Peter was 19 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Gunshot wound
Circumstance
Killed in action
Place
Quang Nam
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
0311: RIFLEMAN
RIFLEMAN
QUANG NAM
1968
Pay grade E02.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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Peter Steven Tyrka
Private First Class
U.S. Marine Corps
- 1968
1st Battalion, 5th Marines
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