THE WALL OF FACES

POW/MIA BRACELET DISPLAY – PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
I am the Curator of the POW/MIA Bracelet Display in the Vietnam Hangar of the Palm Springs Air Museum in Palm Springs, California where we now have over two thousand bracelets honoring POWs, MIAs and KIAs and would be honored to include your bracelet in our Display should you have one. If you no longer have your bracelet or wish to keep yours or are an immediate family member (spouse, fiancé, sibling, child, grandchild, cousin, niece, nephew, or close friend) I can order one for the Display in your name with funds donated by our Museum visitors.
https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/vietnam-pow-bracelet-display/
Dr. Dave Thompson
Palm Springs Air Museum
POW/MIA Bracelet Display Curator
Lt. Commander U.S. Navy 1964-1970
10-103 Lakeview Dr. Rancho Mirage, Ca 92270
760-328-0859 760-464-6843 [email protected]

For any family of Sgt. Dillender: I found a bracelet in the surf at Okaloosa Island, FL. I was able to make put the inscription: Sgt.William E. Dillender, USA, 3/20/71, Laos. If anyone would like it please email me.

This is for any family members of Sgt. Dillender: I found a bracelet in the surf at Okaloosa Island, FL. I was able to make out the writing: Sgt. William E. Dillender,USA, 3/20/71, Laos. If anyone would like to claim it, please respond on this site and I will get it to you.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

Sergeant William Edward Dillender, in addition to the previously posted Silver Star Medal, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. He served as a Flight Qualified Helicopter Repairer and Crewman. He was assigned to B CO, 101ST AVN BN, 101ST AVN GROUP, 101ST ABN DIV.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/24250