Ramiro Cardenas

1947-1968

Served in Viet Nam 1967-68

Ramiro Cardenas was born on January 8, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in Aurora, IL. He served as a 0311 in the Marines, Battalion 1, Regiment 3. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of LCPL/E3. He began a tour of duty on March 15, 1967.

On February 27, 1968, at the age of 21, Ramiro died in the service of our country in South Viet Nam, Quang Tri.