★
Henry
Rava
Rava
PFC · · 11B10
KIA
In-Country Service
1969-10-07 –
Home of Record
Mt Angel, Marion County, OR
Character of Service
Honorable
Archive Status
Active
Primary sources: Virtual Wall (VirtualWall.org); Honor States; VVMF Wall of Faces. The action narrative below is from the casualty record only — the specific circumstances of the friendly fire incident are not yet established.
1969-10-07
Arrived
Arrived in Vietnam — October 7, 1969
PFC Henry Rava began his tour with D Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry (Airmobile), 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. He was 20 years old, drafted from Mt Angel, Oregon.
1970-02-18
Died of Wounds
Died of wounds — friendly fire, Tay Ninh Province
PFC Henry Tony Rava died of wounds on February 18, 1970, in Tay Ninh Province. He had been in-country four months and eleven days. The casualty record codes the cause as hostile, died of wounds — misadventure (friendly fire) — by artillery, rocket, or mortar fire. The specific circumstances are not established in available sources. He was 20 years old. He is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Panel 13W, Line 31.
1970-02-18
Casualty record
Tay Ninh Province, III Corps, RVN. Exact grid position not established.
Did You Know Henry, or Serve Alongside Henry?
We are actively collecting photographs, letters, and memories for this profile. Submissions are reviewed before publication. If you served with Henry — or are a family member with materials — we'd be grateful to hear from you.
Looking for official service or casualty records? See our guide →