JOSEPH WADE PITTS JR

              37W, 41

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JOSEPH WADE PITTS JR
is honored on Panel 37W, Row 41 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Full Name: JOSEPH WADE PITTS JR
Wall Name: JOSEPH W PITTS JR
Date of Birth: 9/3/1949
Date of Casualty: 12/4/1968
Date of Death: 12/4/1968
Home of Record: PHILADELPHIA
County of Record: PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
State: PA
Branch of Service: MARINE CORPS
Rank: LCPL
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: QUANG NAM

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Photo - Posted by
Rest in peace with the warriors.

You shall never be forgotten - Posted by Marissa Seybert
Although we have never personally met, I would like to take the time to thank you for your heroic actions …

Do not stand at my grave and weep - Posted by Bob Ross
Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the …

The Philadelphia Inquirer - December 10, 1968 - Posted by Jim McIlhenney
Cpl. Joseph W. Pitts Jr., 19, of 1149 S. 52d st., was reported killed on December 4 while on patrol with …

We Remember - Posted by Robert Sage
Joseph is buried at Beverly Nat Cem.

Thank you LCPL Joseph Wade Pitts, Jr - Posted by Donald Lytle
Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Joseph Wade Pitts, Jr., for your courageous and …

One of Philadelphia PA's 630 fallen sons. - Posted by Jim McIlhenney
Photo was taken from the Philadelphia Daily News of October 26, 1987. The special supplement entitled, 'SIX …

Marine machine gunner - Posted by Robert Greer
Joseph W. Pitts Jr. S.52nd Street, West Philadelphia Pitts joined the Marine Corps in January 1968 during …

We will remember you - Posted by Vietnam Veterans of Second Battalion, First Marines
Your brothers of Second Battalion, First Marines honor your service and your supreme sacrifice. You are one …

Brother Marine and Friend - Posted by DAVID STROMIRE
Joe , you will allways be in my heart , and never shall we forget. Loving memories DAVE


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