PFC Ochoa #244274
MOS: 0311 Rifleman.
Alfredo was born in El Paso. He was a student athlete trainer at El Paso High School and a member of the Letterman Club. He graduated the from El Paso High School with the Class of 1968.
He had attempted to enlist in the Army, prior to graduating from high school, but he didn't pass the phyiscal examination.
A couple of months after graduation, he went to the EL Paso Recruiting Office and enlisted in the Marines 12 July 1968.
When Alfredo arrived in Vietnam 8 January 1969, he was assigned to 3rd Platoon of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Alfredo was walking point in the vicinity of the DMZ, when 3rd Platoon was ambushed by NVA troops using rocket propelled grenades and automatic rifle fire.
Alfredo died as a result of fragmentation wounds to the right side of his body, the left side and left upper arm, at approximately 1300H, 9 kilometers northwest of Cam Lo and 6 kilometers southwest of Con Thien (Hill 158), during Operation Virginia Ridge. Cpl William E Gooden the squad leader was killed during the ambush and PFC Ernest Perez was wounded.
Alfredo was single and served his country for 11 months and was KIA #42981.
He had been in Vietnam for 5 months and 4 days.
Alfredo was 19 years, 3 months and 28 days old.
He was buried 23 June 1969 with full military honors.
Survived by his parents; Alfredo and Maria Elena Ochoa, a brother; Richard and 3 sisters; Irene, Ofie and Leticia all of 2320 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas.
Personal Note:
Fred was my fireteam leader and friend. He arrived in Vietnam eight days before I did.
Because we were both from Texas, we became good friends right way. We both went to Boot Camp in July 1968.
We never met at San Diego,or at Camp Pendleton.
I have never forgotten him,or ever will. I remember and think about him just about everyday.
MOS: 0311 Rifleman.
Alfredo was born in El Paso. He was a student athlete trainer at El Paso High School and a member of the Letterman Club. He graduated the from El Paso High School with the Class of 1968.
He had attempted to enlist in the Army, prior to graduating from high school, but he didn't pass the phyiscal examination.
A couple of months after graduation, he went to the EL Paso Recruiting Office and enlisted in the Marines 12 July 1968.
When Alfredo arrived in Vietnam 8 January 1969, he was assigned to 3rd Platoon of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Alfredo was walking point in the vicinity of the DMZ, when 3rd Platoon was ambushed by NVA troops using rocket propelled grenades and automatic rifle fire.
Alfredo died as a result of fragmentation wounds to the right side of his body, the left side and left upper arm, at approximately 1300H, 9 kilometers northwest of Cam Lo and 6 kilometers southwest of Con Thien (Hill 158), during Operation Virginia Ridge. Cpl William E Gooden the squad leader was killed during the ambush and PFC Ernest Perez was wounded.
Alfredo was single and served his country for 11 months and was KIA #42981.
He had been in Vietnam for 5 months and 4 days.
Alfredo was 19 years, 3 months and 28 days old.
He was buried 23 June 1969 with full military honors.
Survived by his parents; Alfredo and Maria Elena Ochoa, a brother; Richard and 3 sisters; Irene, Ofie and Leticia all of 2320 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas.
Personal Note:
Fred was my fireteam leader and friend. He arrived in Vietnam eight days before I did.
Because we were both from Texas, we became good friends right way. We both went to Boot Camp in July 1968.
We never met at San Diego,or at Camp Pendleton.
I have never forgotten him,or ever will. I remember and think about him just about everyday.
PFC Ochoa #244274
MOS: 0311 Rifleman.
Alfredo was born in El Paso. He was a student athlete trainer at El Paso High School and a member of the Letterman Club. He graduated the from El Paso High School with the Class of 1968.
He had attempted to enlist in the Army, prior to graduating from high school, but he didn't pass the phyiscal examination.
A couple of months after graduation, he went to the EL Paso Recruiting Office and enlisted in the Marines 12 July 1968.
When Alfredo arrived in Vietnam 8 January 1969, he was assigned to 3rd Platoon of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Alfredo was walking point in the vicinity of the DMZ, when 3rd Platoon was ambushed by NVA troops using rocket propelled grenades and automatic rifle fire.
Alfredo died as a result of fragmentation wounds to the right side of his body, the left side and left upper arm, at approximately 1300H, 9 kilometers northwest of Cam Lo and 6 kilometers southwest of Con Thien (Hill 158), during Operation Virginia Ridge. Cpl William E Gooden the squad leader was killed during the ambush and PFC Ernest Perez was wounded.
Alfredo was single and served his country for 11 months and was KIA #42981.
He had been in Vietnam for 5 months and 4 days.
Alfredo was 19 years, 3 months and 28 days old.
He was buried 23 June 1969 with full military honors.
Survived by his parents; Alfredo and Maria Elena Ochoa, a brother; Richard and 3 sisters; Irene, Ofie and Leticia all of 2320 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas.
Personal Note:
Fred was my fireteam leader and friend. He arrived in Vietnam eight days before I did.
Because we were both from Texas, we became good friends right way. We both went to Boot Camp in July 1968.
We never met at San Diego,or at Camp Pendleton.
I have never forgotten him,or ever will. I remember and think about him just about everyday.
MOS: 0311 Rifleman.
Alfredo was born in El Paso. He was a student athlete trainer at El Paso High School and a member of the Letterman Club. He graduated the from El Paso High School with the Class of 1968.
He had attempted to enlist in the Army, prior to graduating from high school, but he didn't pass the phyiscal examination.
A couple of months after graduation, he went to the EL Paso Recruiting Office and enlisted in the Marines 12 July 1968.
When Alfredo arrived in Vietnam 8 January 1969, he was assigned to 3rd Platoon of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Alfredo was walking point in the vicinity of the DMZ, when 3rd Platoon was ambushed by NVA troops using rocket propelled grenades and automatic rifle fire.
Alfredo died as a result of fragmentation wounds to the right side of his body, the left side and left upper arm, at approximately 1300H, 9 kilometers northwest of Cam Lo and 6 kilometers southwest of Con Thien (Hill 158), during Operation Virginia Ridge. Cpl William E Gooden the squad leader was killed during the ambush and PFC Ernest Perez was wounded.
Alfredo was single and served his country for 11 months and was KIA #42981.
He had been in Vietnam for 5 months and 4 days.
Alfredo was 19 years, 3 months and 28 days old.
He was buried 23 June 1969 with full military honors.
Survived by his parents; Alfredo and Maria Elena Ochoa, a brother; Richard and 3 sisters; Irene, Ofie and Leticia all of 2320 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas.
Personal Note:
Fred was my fireteam leader and friend. He arrived in Vietnam eight days before I did.
Because we were both from Texas, we became good friends right way. We both went to Boot Camp in July 1968.
We never met at San Diego,or at Camp Pendleton.
I have never forgotten him,or ever will. I remember and think about him just about everyday.
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