WILLIAM JOHN SHIELDS

              24E, 43

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WILLIAM JOHN SHIELDS
is honored on Panel 24E, Row 43 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Full Name: WILLIAM JOHN SHIELDS
Wall Name: WILLIAM J SHIELDS
Date of Birth: 7/16/1945
Date of Casualty: 7/29/1967
Home of Record: PHILADELPHIA
County of Record: PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
State: PA
Branch of Service: NAVY
Rank: AMH3
Casualty Country: NORTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: NY

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We Remember - Posted by Robert Sage
William is buried at North Cedar Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA.

You are not forgotten... - Posted by Marie Sides Axler
Memorial Day 2006, thinking of you... You grew up with my father in the Kensington section of Philadelphia …

THE LOST HEROES OF THE USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59) - Posted by CLAY MARSTON
THE LOST HEROES OF THE USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59) ============================== PR2 Marvin Jarrell Adkins, …

LOST IN THE FIRE ON THE USS FORRESTAL ON 29 JULY 1967 - Posted by CLAY MARSTON
AMH3 WILLIAM JOHN SHIELDS was lost in the fire on the USS FORRESTAL on 29 July 1967 YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN …

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 …

Thanks again, Mate - Posted by Donald Lytle
Although we never met personally, I want to thank you William John Shields, for your courageous and valiant …

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

AMH3 William J Shields, USN - Posted by Jim McIlhenney
Photo was taken from the Philadelphia Daily News of October, 26, 1987. The special supplement entitled, …

Untitled - Posted by Robert Greer


Went out of his way to help everyone - Posted by Robert Greer
William J. Shields Huntingdon Street, Kensington Shields centered his life on his niece and nephew, his …

Thank You - Posted by Donald Lytle
Thank you for your loyal service and greatest of sacrifices! You shall never be forgotten, as your Spirit …

GOOD OLD DAYS - Posted by
JUST SURFING THOUGH WALL AND SAW YOU NAME.IT BROUGHT MEMORIES OF THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD DAYS/THE CARD GAMES …


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