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MICHAEL D CRUITT

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HONORED ON PANEL 35E, LINE 4 OF THE WALL

MICHAEL DOUGLAS CRUITT

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POSTED ON 1.10.2025

POSTED BY: Daniel O Allen

Gun School

Went through gun school with Cruitt. We were confined to area in Okinawa headed to Nam.We went to town in Okinawa w/ o liberty cards. Walked through big hole in fence..lol. Had a blast ,last night of "
freedom in the world" . Mortarman on 861 told me about Cruitt being killed. What a tragedy..what a hellava loss to humanity!

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POSTED ON 11.8.2021

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from fellow marine Patrick Tesche are touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

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POSTED ON 6.23.2021

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Marine.

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

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POSTED ON 6.23.2020

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class Michael Douglas Cruitt, Served with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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POSTED ON 7.2.2019

POSTED BY: PAT DORTCH

MEMORY OF MIKE

THANK YOU CUZ FOR GIVING THE ULTIMATE PRICE !! I REMEMBER YOUR VISITS TO WALNUT HILL,FL ......YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE ONLY A FEW MONTHS BEFORE JERRY WAYNE CORLEY....I HOPE YOU SEE EACH OTHER IN HEAVEN ......FLY HIGH MIKE

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