Douglas Michael Cain

Born and raised in Sioux City, Douglas “Dougie” M. Cain was known to have exuberance towards life. He was excited about being in the Cub Scouts, working a paper route and playing horseshoe as family gatherings. He loved the outdoors and spent much time explaining to his family “how nature worked.” After finishing school at Sioux City Central High, his interest in education led him to Iowa State University and a major in teaching. He was drafted in 1967, joined the 43rd Infantry Platoon Dog Scout unit and arrived in Vietnam in May 1968. He wrote home daily about his service and his dogs Rip and Elf. On July 14 he was killed in a fire fight in Dinh Tuong Province. His name was posted in Gold Star Hall at Iowa State University Memorial Union and he was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City.