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Marine Corps, 1967 to 1969·Exposed to Agent Orange near Da Nang·Severely wounded, recovered at Bethesda Naval Medical Center·Retired from active duty·Buried at Quantico National Cemetery
Baron's story
Baron was exposed to Agent Orange near Da Nang and shortly afterwards he was severely wounded. He recovered at Bethesda Naval Medical Center and was retired from active duty. Years later he began experiencing the effects of his exposure to Agent Orange and suffered for years before his death. He was buried at the Quantico National Cemetery per his request.
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- FAMILY ACCOUNT Shared by his sister with Fire Swept Trail, November 2026. Not independently verified.