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Donald Richard Quiring |
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| Born | 19 Jun 1927, Highwater Township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota. (Lamberton, MN) |
| Gender | Male |
| Parents | Peter J Quiring (1878 - 1948), Mena Olene (Ellingson) Quiring (1886 - 1965) |
| Schools Attended | Lamberton High School, Lamberton, Minnesota. |
| Branch of Service | Army |
| Additional Identifiers | Wounded in Service |
| Service Timeframe | 29 Nov 1950 - 9 Jan 1953 |
| War/Conflict | Korean War 1950-1953 |
| Principal Units and Locations | Name: Donald R Quiring Enlistment Date 1: 29 Nov 1950 Release Date 1: 9 Jan 1953 Race: White Home State: Minnesota Casualty Date: 27 Sep 1951 Casualty Country: North Korea Sector Casualty Type: Current Wounded (US) Group: Separated from Army (US) Branch: Medical Department Component: AUS - 21 Months Rank: Corporal Pay Grade: Corporal Previous Detail: Seriously wounded in action by missile Organization: In Div - 7th Element Sequence: Cv Div Cav Regt Inf Disposition: Separated for disability Service Occupation: Medical Aidman (Combat Medic) |
| Military Awards and Decorations | Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Medal |
 Burial: Highwater Lutheran Church Cemetery, Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota. | |
NarrativeCorporal US Army Combat Medic. Seriously wounded in action by missile in the North Korea Sector. | |