I met Chris my senior year when I went out for football. His locker was right next to mine at the practice field. He was always willing to lend a hand. Thank you for your service and sactifice for our country. RIP
Chris was a gentle giant. While many in our class served in the military, Chris gave his life in service to the country. When a touring Vietnam wall is somewhere near me, I make a point to go and pay honor to him and Keith Coon, THS 67, who also gave his life. Their names are also on a wall in Gage Park.
Christopher was born in Topeka and lived there all of his life, until he enlisted in the Marines.
Upon arriving in Vietnam 8 January 1971, he was assigned to the 3rd Platoon of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Bravo Company was on a patrol near Lam Phung (1) nd 11 kilometers northwest of the An Hoa Airfield, when the Marines were engaged by hostile forces. Christopher was wounded by multiple fragmentation wounds to the body from a hostile explosive device. He was med-evac to the 1st Medical Battalion in Danang for medical treatment. Christopher died of his wounds 10 February that he sustained 8 February.
Survived by his mother, Odie M Tatum of 806 Morse Str W, Topeka and his father; Clarence M Raimey of 1035 Monroe St, Topeka, Kansas.
Roger K. Kipp
I met Chris my senior year when I went out for football. His locker was right next to mine at the practice field. He was always willing to lend a hand. Thank you for your service and sactifice for our country. RIP
Mark Morehouse
Chris was a gentle giant. While many in our class served in the military, Chris gave his life in service to the country. When a touring Vietnam wall is somewhere near me, I make a point to go and pay honor to him and Keith Coon, THS 67, who also gave his life. Their names are also on a wall in Gage Park.
Victoria Vernon (Durand)
Victoria Vernon (Durand)
PFC Raimey #2680006
MOS: 0331 M60 Machine Gunner.
Christopher was born in Topeka and lived there all of his life, until he enlisted in the Marines.
Upon arriving in Vietnam 8 January 1971, he was assigned to the 3rd Platoon of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Bravo Company was on a patrol near Lam Phung (1) nd 11 kilometers northwest of the An Hoa Airfield, when the Marines were engaged by hostile forces. Christopher was wounded by multiple fragmentation wounds to the body from a hostile explosive device. He was med-evac to the 1st Medical Battalion in Danang for medical treatment. Christopher died of his wounds 10 February that he sustained 8 February.
Survived by his mother, Odie M Tatum of 806 Morse Str W, Topeka and his father; Clarence M Raimey of 1035 Monroe St, Topeka, Kansas.
Christopher La G Raimey
BIRTH 20 Jul 1951
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
DEATH 10 Feb 1971 (aged 19)
Hải Phòng Municipality, Vietnam
BURIAL Unknown
Birth Date 1951-07-20
Sex Male
Race African American
Married/Single Single
Religion Roman Catholic
Citizen Yes
MILITARY
Service Marine Corps
Rank PFC
Serial Number 511544564
Component Regular
Grade E2
MOS 0331
Length of Service 00
Start of Tour 1971-01-08
CASUALTY
Casualty Date 1971-02-10
Casualty Type Hostile, Died Wounds
Reason Multiple Fragmentation Wounds
Air or Ground Ground Casualty
Country South Vietnam
Province Quang Nam
Posthumous Promotion No change
Body Recovered Body recovered
Location on The Wall Panel 05W - Row 093
RefNo 12900
Processed Date 7102