First Name: Edward

Last Name: Krome

Middle Initial: R

Date of Birth: 08/13/1949

Sex: Male

Martial Status: Married

Number of Children: 2

Home Town: Watertown, South Dakota

Education Completed: High School

Other Occupations:

Branch of  Service: Army

Highest Rank: E 5

Serial Number: RA 16 985 960

Platoon: 101st Airbone Div.

Age at Start of Service: 18

Years of Service: 3

Combat Veteran: Yes

Time in Combat: 2

Place of Combat: Vietnam

Awards:

Date of Suicide: 01/2005

Suicide Method: suffocated self

Veteran’s Story: My pain is nothing compared to yours. Because of your two Vietnam tours, the pain you felt, uou had nothing to gain. 34 years of Vietnam in your mind and soul, You’re at peace now. My one true love. Watching over me. From Heaven above. In Loving Memory of Edward Ralph Krome

Submitted By: Annie Krome

Relationship to Veteran: Spouse