HONORED ON PANEL 27E, LINE 63 OF THE WALL
IVAN DALE APPLEBY
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IVAN D APPLEBY
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27E/63
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POSTED ON 10.9.2024
POSTED BY: Don R King
POW Bracelet
I was a young teenage boy in Southern California in the late 1960’s. My brother had been shipped off to Okinawa as a young SeaBee in support of our.
Vietnam War effort. I received and wore my POW bracelet with pride, and often wondered about Mr. Appleby, whose name was inscribed on it. I now know he was from Fresno, CA and was a 37 year old pilot when he died. I don’t know if he was married, had children, or anything else about him. I was thinking about him tonight, did a Google search, and this site came up.
Thank you for all you did, and for those tending this site.
Don R King
Vietnam War effort. I received and wore my POW bracelet with pride, and often wondered about Mr. Appleby, whose name was inscribed on it. I now know he was from Fresno, CA and was a 37 year old pilot when he died. I don’t know if he was married, had children, or anything else about him. I was thinking about him tonight, did a Google search, and this site came up.
Thank you for all you did, and for those tending this site.
Don R King
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POSTED ON 8.2.2024
POSTED BY: Gail Capp
Your Bracelet
I am sorry to learn of your fate so many years ago. I wore your MIA bracelet when I was in middle school. I went on to have a career in the US Army and retired at the rank of COL after being in the Pentagon on 9/11 and later deploying to Iraq. You definitely led the way in selfless service to our country and inspired my generation.
Many prayers to you and your surviving family.
Many prayers to you and your surviving family.
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POSTED ON 6.2.2024
POSTED BY: Kennetha McClelland
Thinking of you in 2024
I too wore the MIA bracelet with your name on it, hoping you were rescued, throughout the seventies. Now, seeing this confirmation that you were found but not alive, saddens me.
Thank-you, Sir, for your service and the ultimate sacrifice that you made. Rest in peace, Lt. Colonel.
Thank-you, Sir, for your service and the ultimate sacrifice that you made. Rest in peace, Lt. Colonel.
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POSTED ON 6.3.2021
POSTED BY: Nick Mac Dowell
A real hero to me this soldier is!!
I treated this HERO in 1967 at DMAFB Tucson AZ Physical Therapy after he had helicopter crash. He was a true joy to be around. He was more like a friend not a Major in the Air Force. He treated all with respect. I had tears when I heard he went back to Nam. Had tears when I knew his wife was in misery when he was MIA. Have tears today writing this memo. God be with you, Col. ! ssgt Nick Mac Dowell
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POSTED ON 5.2.2021
POSTED BY: John P. Tedesco
MIA BRACELET
I've worn your MIA bracelet for decades Sir. Just did some research and it was confirmed you were KIA. The crash site was located and the grave where you were buried. The DNA of the bones they found confirmed it was your Sir. I'm heartbroken. Even though it's been decades, I was still holding out that you might be located. RIP Sir. I know the Lord is taking good care of you. God bless.
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