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The Final Patrol of Sgt. Joseph J. Hernandez Jr.: A Screaming Eagle’s Sacrifice in Vietnam
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The Final Patrol of Sgt. Joseph J. Hernandez Jr.: A Screaming Eagle’s Sacrifice in Vietnam

Sgt. Joseph J. Hernandez Jr. of the 101st Airborne was mortally wounded by an explosive device in Thua Thien Province on November 19, 1968. He was 22. His name lives on at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
The Last Steps of SP4 Thomas Olearnick: A Point Man Lost to the Highlands of Vietnam
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The Last Steps of SP4 Thomas Olearnick: A Point Man Lost to the Highlands of Vietnam

At just 20, SP4 Thomas Olearnick disappeared under enemy fire in Kontum. Never recovered, he is remembered on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
PFC Robert John “Clutch” Schares: A Cavalryman’s Courage on the Laotian Border
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PFC Robert John “Clutch” Schares: A Cavalryman’s Courage on the Laotian Border

PFC Robert “Clutch” Schares of Jesup, Iowa served with fierce courage in the 1st Cavalry Division, earning a Silver Star, Bronze Stars, the Air Medal, and two Purple Hearts before succumbing to wounds from enemy artillery on November 18, 1969.
PFC Jeffrey Lynn Buchanan: A Marine’s Stand in the Firestorm of Quang Tri
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PFC Jeffrey Lynn Buchanan: A Marine’s Stand in the Firestorm of Quang Tri

PFC Jeffrey Lynn Buchanan, a Marine rifleman from Evansville, Indiana, was killed by enemy artillery fire in Quang Tri Province on Nov. 14, 1968. At just 19, he gave his life in service to his country. His sacrifice is forever remembered.
Final Mission: The Enduring Courage of PFC Johnny O. Brooks, 1/2 Infantry, 1st Infantry Division
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Final Mission: The Enduring Courage of PFC Johnny O. Brooks, 1/2 Infantry, 1st Infantry Division

Gravely wounded in Vietnam on Nov. 14, 1969, PFC Johnny Brooks survived amputation, brain injury, and 42 years of profound disability—carried through it all by the unwavering devotion of his wife, Flora. A powerful testament to sacrifice and love.
Gordon William Bent: Service, Struggle, and Sacrifice
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Gordon William Bent: Service, Struggle, and Sacrifice

Gordon “Gordy” Bent, a 20-year-old Michigan soldier with the 1st Infantry Division, died in Vietnam on November 13, 1969. He is honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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