8 JUL--This Day in US Military History

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 09:14:10 -0400

1959 – Maj. Dale R. Ruis and Master Sgt. Chester M. Ovnand become the first Americans killed in the American phase of the Vietnam War when guerrillas strike a Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG) compound in Bien Hoa, 20 miles northeast of Saigon.

The group had arrived in South Vietnam on November 1, 1955, to provide military assistance. The organization consisted of U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps personnel who provided advice and assistance to the Ministry of Defense, Joint General Staff, corps and division commanders, training centers, and province and district headquarters.

https://thisdayinusmilhist.wordpress.com/2005/07/08/july-8/

July 8

8 July 1663 – Charles II of England grants John Clarke a Royal charter to Rhode Island. 1755 - Britain broke off diplomatic relations with France as their disputes in the New World intensified. 175...

Response by SGT Mark Estes made Nov 9 at 2018 4:30 PM

SGT Mark Estes — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:30:54 -0500

Thanks for the history! Great read!