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account, on Feb. 25, 1969, when Fred was 21, he died of “gunshot wounds of the head and body, from hostile rifle fire while on patrol.” Elwood, as he was known, was 22 when he was drafted. He received the Purple Heart when he stepped on a punji stake, but returned to action. On May 10, 1967, Elwood, the father of two sons, was killed defending Hill 54, DaNang province.