#OnThisDay 1969 L/Corporal Peter Nee, from Galway was killed in action in Vietnam. Nee was serving with the US Marines & was killed when he activated a mine while on patrol in Quang Nam. He was buried back in Ard Cashel cemetery in Connemara. Nee was 21.
US Marine Cpl Peter Nee KIA in Vietnam 1969
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Hi, I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now. I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in. Hope you enjoy. View all posts by theirishatwar