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POSTED ON 1.17.2024

POSTED BY: Dennis Edward Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Lance Corporal Chester Cosgrove, Served with Combined Action Platoon 1-3-7 (CAP 1-3-7), Combined Action Company 1-3 (CACO 1-3), 1st Combined Action Group (1st CAG), Combined Action Program, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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POSTED ON 12.3.2023

POSTED BY: Edmund A. Matricardi Jr.

Combined Action Platoon Monument - Memorial Brick

In honor of your dedication and sacrifice to our Country, our Corps, and our CAP unit, on 8 August 2024 the CAP Unit Veterans Association will have a brick engraved with your name installed along the walkway of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, at the Dedication of the Combined Action Platoon Monument.
Thank you for your service to our Corps and Country.
Semper Fidelis.

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POSTED ON 12.1.2023

POSTED BY: Mark P Kalucki

Thank You

Mr. Cosgrove
My father went to BHS with you. This is the only way I can thank you for your sacrifice for this great nation that still is today. Rest in eternal peace

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POSTED ON 2.3.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Rich Neumann is touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

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POSTED ON 1.17.2022

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Marine.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace LCPL. Cosgrove, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!

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