Dennis Robert Schossow

Sergeant Dennis Robert Schossow photo

Vietnam
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Fallen

Sheldon, ND


County:
Ransom

Date of Loss:

Recovered:
Remains recovered

Branch of Service:
Marines

Rank:
Sergeant

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
Headquarters Battalion

Regiment / Group / Brigade:
1st Force Service Regiment

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
Force Logistics Command
Listed on/in the:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Washington D.C.

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Circumstances:

In Quang Nam, South Vietnam
Hostile, died of wounds, Ground Casualty
Gun, small arms fire

Biography:

Sergeant Dennis Schossow was serving his country during the Vietnam War in the Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. He enlisted in the United State Marine Corps January 23, 1970, and his specialty or military occupation was a Telephone System Repairer. He began his tour on May 30, 1970, and had the rank of Sergeant. He was attached to the HQ Battalion, 1st Force Service Regiment, Force Logistics Command.

Dennis Robert Schossow was born on September 26, 1949, in Sheldon, Ransom County, North Dakota. During his service, he experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on January 22, 1971. Sergeant Schossow received the Purple Heart and is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, DC, name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 5w, Line 61.

Burial: Sheldon City Cemetery Sheldon Ransom County North Dakota, USA