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HONORED ON PANEL 13E, LINE 51 OF THE WALL

MICHAEL EARL DENT

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POSTED ON 12.16.2023

POSTED BY: Dennis Edward Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class Michael Earl Dent, Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 4.21.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you died just one day after your 19th birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

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POSTED ON 12.9.2021

POSTED BY: ANON

Never Forgotten

On the remembrance of your 74th birthday, and the 55th anniversary of your death, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

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POSTED ON 5.5.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC Michael Dent,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry. Monday was the 43rd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 5.30.2017

POSTED BY: Nancy Hendrixson

vincennes in is mike's home town

Although Mike enlisted through his Father's address in Evansville In. He was born and raised in Vincennes In. He spent his entire life in Vincennes going to school there and spending time with his family and friends. I miss you Mike
Your favorite cousin Nancy Baker Hendrixson

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