Bio: Sandel, Ronald (Honored – 11 Nov 1968)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Sandel

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 07 Nov 1968

On Veterans Day this year, Monday, November 14, 1968, the Thorp Public Schools and members of Cecil Tormey Post No. 118 of the American Legion, Thorp (Clark Co., Wis.), will honor Ronald Sandel, who was Thorp's first Vietnam combat casualty, a little over a year ago, on October 9th, 1967.

A Bronze Star Medal with a special attached "V" device and the Purple Heart were presented to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Sandel, following action in which he was mortally wounded in an attempt to save the life of a wounded soldier.

Ronald Sandel was born August 29, 1946, attended Thorp schools and was a Thorp High School graduate of the Class of 1964.

This Monday, November 11, starting at 12:35 p.m., there will be a dedication at the high school of "The Freedom Shrine," in memory of Ronald Sandel.

"The Freedom Shrine," only obtainable through the eau Claire Exchange Club in this vicinity, and is a series of pictures, the reproduction of important documents of the United States, such as the Bill of Rights, World Wars Armistice documents, etc. They will be permanently displayed at the Thorp High School.