He dies in the chapter "how to tell a true war story". He dies from stepping on a landmine while playing a game of 'catch the grenade' with his friend Rat Kiley. O'Brien tells his death four different times in this chapter.
Curt Bräuer died in 1969.
Curt Teich died in 1974.
Curt Rothenberger died in 1959.
Curt Eilers died on April 13, 1983.
Curt Rehfeld died on March 24, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
In "The Things They Carried," the characters die in various ways, including from combat wounds, booby traps, friendly fire incidents, and illnesses like malaria. The novel explores the toll of war on individuals and the unpredictability of death in conflict.
Curt Stern died in 1981.
Curt Andstén died in 1926.
Curt Thesing died in 1956.
Curt Sachs died in 1959.
Curt Querner died in 1976.
Curt Eisner died in 1981.
Curt Backeberg died in 1966.
Curt Joël died in 1945.
Curt Carlson died in 1999.
Curt Hartzell died in 1975.
Curt Nimuendajú died in 1945.