K Troop 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment

The Blackhorse In Vietnam 1966 - 1972

hosted by Bob Hersey

 

RODOLFO ANDRES SAENZ

RODOLFO ANDRES SAENZ

PFC - E3 - Army - Selective Service
11D20
11th Armored Cavalry
21 year old Married, Caucasian, Male
Born on Aug 05, 1945
From MERCEDES, TEXAS
Length of service 1 year.
His tour of duty began on Dec 07, 1966
Casualty was on May 21, 1967
in LONG KHANH, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
MULTIPLE FRAGMENTATION WOUNDS
Body was recovered
Religion
ROMAN CATHOLIC
Remains Interred
Highland Memorial Park
Highway 88 - Mile 11 1/2
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-1431
Circle of Honor, Grave 14

Panel 20E - - Line 78

RODOLFO ANDRES SAENZ
Photo Submission: Bill Lewellen

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John T. Trujillo remembers Rodolfo Andres Saenz

July 13, 2008
Best Friend
Posted By: John T. Trujillo
e-Mail: jttrujillos@yahoo.com
Relationship: Good Friend

We served together for about 9 months. All he would talk about was his baby who was born during his time there.  We went to Long Bien and had a few Tiger Piss beers and spoke about going home.  During Christmas we spent time talking about home, of course being real sad.  I still miss him.  If  anyone is interested I have a few pictures of him somewhere.  Maybe his child?


Tony Puglisi remembers Rodolfo Andres Saenz

Oct. 25, 2007
"Brave To The End"
Posted By: Tony Puglisi
e-Mail: TPug137@gmail.com
Relationship: Fellow squad member/ 11thACR-66/67

I was on the same personnel carrier that May 21st, 1967 when Rodolfo was killed in action.  He upheld the honor of the 11th ACR that day by showing bravery and valor beyond the call of duty. I was standing next to him when he was struck by enemy fire.  It is true, "You don't hear the one that gets you".

Rodolfo died instantly and did not suffer from his wounds. I caught him in my arms as he fell and laid him down on the floor of the personnel carrier along side of his friend, Anthony Wilfred Roybal.

It was my HONOR to have known Rodolfo.


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