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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Merle Clayton Eicher Jr.
1947 – 1968
Vietnam Wall · Panel 35E
Lance Corporal Merle Clayton Eicher Jr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Merle served with the C CO 3 RECON BN 3 MARDIV. Merle served in the Vietnam War. Merle was 20 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Gunshot wound
Circumstance
Killed in action
Place
Quang Tri
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
2531: Field Radio Operator
FIELD RADIO OPERATOR
QUANG TRI
1968
Pay grade E03.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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Merle Clayton Eicher Jr.
Lance Corporal
U.S. Marine Corps
- 1968
3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
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