Christopher L. Kurtz
Rank: PFC
U. S. Marine Corps
City: Long Beach
State: CA
DOB: 3/31/1949
DOD: 5/22/1968
Marine Private First Class Kurtz was a member of the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division with Bravo Company. PFC Kurtz was born on March 31, 1949 and was killed in action on May 22, 1968 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam when Bravo Company was attacked in an ambush in Con Thien. He was the son Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Kurtz of Long Beach, California.
At the time of his death, PFC Kurtz was 19 years old and was single.
Respectfully,
David Westphall Veterans Foundation
Board of Directors and Memorial Staff