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Our Fallen Brothers...

John Bansavage, USMC
JOHN GEORGE BANSAVAGE
Wall Rubbing of John Bansavage
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 6E, Row 55.
JOHN GEORGE BANSAVAGE was born on January 19, 1934 and joined the Armed Forces while in AMSTERDAM, NY. He served as a 0369 in the Marines. In 14 years of service, he attained the rank of SSGT/E6. On March 28, 1966, at the age of 32, JOHN GEORGE BANSAVAGE perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai.

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Michael Beck, USMC
MICHAEL RAY BECK
Wall Rubbing of Michael Beck
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 6E, Row 56.
MICHAEL RAY BECK was born on February 24, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in CHEYENNE, WY. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E2. On March 28, 1966, at the age of 19, MICHAEL RAY BECK perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai.

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Remembrances: You are remembered, Posted by Peggy Yeager.


Edmund Eddy, USMC
EDMUND FRANCIS EDDY
Wall Rubbing of Edmund Eddy
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 6E, Row 56.
EDMUND FRANCIS EDDY was born on September 11, 1943 and joined the Armed Forces while in HARTFORD, CT. He served as a 2531 in the Marines, Battalion 3, Regiment 11. In 2 years of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E2. He began a tour of duty on February 1, 1964. On March 28, 1966, at the age of 22, EDMUND FRANCIS EDDY perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai.

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Remembrances: Edmond F. Eddy: Training exercise @ 29 Palms, CA summer of 1964,
Posted by Donald J. Eshelman.


Paul Hassey, USMC
PAUL ELIAS HASSEY
Wall Rubbing of Paul Hassey
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 6E, Row 56.
PAUL ELIAS HASSEY was born on April 6, 1943 and joined the Armed Forces while in NEW BEDFORD, MA. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 3 years of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E2. On March 28, 1966, at the age of 22, PAUL ELIAS HASSEY perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai.

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Remembrances: My Hero...My Father, Posted by Pamela Tebo-Piccione (daughter),
He is my father.


Lester Key, USMC
LESTER KEY
Wall Rubbing of Lester Key
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 3E, Row 114.
LESTER KEY was born on October 2, 1945 and joined the Armed Forces while in OPA LOCKA, FL. He served as a 0331 in the Marines. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of LCPL/E3. On November 25, 1965, at the age of 20, LESTER KEY perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tin.

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Remembrances: Remembering Lester, Posted by Jim (Harley)


Richard Mayes, USMC
RICHARD LE OTIS MAYES
Wall Rubbing of Richard Mayes
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 6E, Row 57.
RICHARD LE OTIS MAYES was born on May 19, 1945 and joined the Armed Forces while in SIDNEY, MT. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 3 years of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E4. On March 28, 1966, at the age of 20, RICHARD LE OTIS MAYES perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai.

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John McCarty, USMC
JOHN LEIGH McCARTY
Wall Rubbing of John McCarty
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 6E, Row 57.
JOHN LEIGH McCARTY was born on November 6, 1944 and joined the Armed Forces while in STOCKTON, CA. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 3 years of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E4. On March 28, 1966, at the age of 21, JOHN LEIGH McCARTY perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai.

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Thomas McEntee, USMC
THOMAS McENTEE
Wall Rubbing of Thomas McEntee
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 6E, Row 57.
THOMAS McENTEE was born on March 30, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in PHILADELPHIA, PA. He served as a 0331 in the Marines. In 2 years of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E2. On March 28, 1966, at the age of 19, THOMAS McENTEE perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai.

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Pedro Padilla, USMC
PEDRO PADILLA
Wall Rubbing of Pedro Padilla
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 6E, Row 57.
PEDRO PADILLA was born on March 26, 1941 and joined the Armed Forces while in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 3 years of service, he attained the rank of SGT/E5. On March 28, 1966, at the age of 25, PEDRO PADILLA perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai.

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Larry Pliler, USMC
LARRY DEAN PLILER
Wall Rubbing of Larry Pliler
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 62W, Row 15.
LARRY DEAN PLILER was born on February 27, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in JOPLIN, MO. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 3 years of service, he attained the rank of SGT/E5. He began a tour of duty on March 28, 1968. On May 31, 1968, at the age of 21, LARRY DEAN PLILER perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tri.

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Richard Preskenis, USMC
RICHARD JOSEPH PRESKENIS
Wall Rubbing of Richard Preskenis
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 6E, Row 57.
RICHARD JOSEPH PRESKENIS was born on December 26, 1943 and joined the Armed Forces while in HYDE PARK, MA. He served as a 03111 in the Marines, and attained the rank of PFC/E2. He began a tour of duty on April 4, 1963. On March 28, 1966, at the age of 22, RICHARD JOSEPH PRESKENIS perished in the service of our country in North Vietnam, Quang Tri.

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Joseph Roberts, USMC
JOSEPH RAY ROBERTS
Wall Rubbing of Joseph Roberts
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 4E, Row 77.
JOSEPH RAY ROBERTS was born on September 14, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in CHICAGO, IL. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E2. On January 17, 1966, at the age of 18, JOSEPH RAY ROBERTS perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tin.

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Ricardo Rodriguez, USMC
COLON RICARDO RODRIGUEZ
Wall Rubbing of Ricardo Rodriguez
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 6E, Row 59.
COLON RICARDO RODRIGUEZ was born on April 30, 1930 and joined the Armed Forces while in NEW YORK, NY. He served as a 0369 in the Marines. In 14 years of service, he attained the rank of SGT/E5. On March 28, 1966, at the age of 35, COLON RICARDO RODRIGUEZ perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai.

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Leroy Simons, USMC
LEROY EUGENE SIMONS
Wall Rubbing of Leroy Simmons
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 6E, Row 58.
LEROY EUGENE SIMONS was born on February 21, 1945 and joined the Armed Forces while in SPRINGFIELD, OH. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 3 years of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E2. On March 28, 1966, at the age of 21, LEROY EUGENE SIMONS perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai.

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John Solley, USMC
JOHN JOSEPH SOLLEY
Wall Rubbing of John Solley
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 5E, Row 18.
JOHN JOSEPH SOLLEY was born on September 10, 1943 and joined the Armed Forces while in SAN DIEGO, CA. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 3 years of service, he attained the rank of LCPL/E3. On February 8, 1966, at the age of 22, JOHN JOSEPH SOLLEY perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tin.

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Remembrances: If we rememember-they live on, Posted by Gus Churchill.
From high school, Posted by Harry Tunis


Gerrald Stansell, USMC
GERRALD AUNDRE STANSELL
Wall Rubbing of Gerrald Stansell
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 5E, Row 18.
GERRALD AUNDRE STANSELL was born on June 28, 1944 and joined the Armed Forces while in CHARLOTTE, NC. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 3 years of service, he attained the rank of SGT/E5. On February 8, 1966, at the age of 21, GERRALD AUNDRE STANSELL perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tin.

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Wendell Wheat, USMC
WENDELL RAY WHEAT
Wall Rubbing of Wendell Wheat
Honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 5E, Row 18.
WENDELL RAY WHEAT was born on October 13, 1941 and joined the Armed Forces while in EL PASO, TX. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 6 years of service, he attained the rank of LCPL/E3. On February 8, 1966, at the age of 24, WENDELL RAY WHEAT perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tin.

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