HONORED ON PANEL 13E, LINE 74 OF THE WALL
STEPHEN ERNEST DUKEHART
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STEPHEN E DUKEHART
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13E/74
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POSTED ON 2.9.2019
POSTED BY: [email protected]
Final Mission of PVT Stephen E. Dukehart
PVT Stephen E. Dukehart and CPL Duane A. Vogel were riflemen serving with 2nd Platoon, F Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On December 23, 1966, Dukehart and Vogel, with members of their squad, were tasked with finding a river crossing near the hamlet of Phuoc Duc (2) in Quang Ngai Province, RVN. While trying to affect a crossing, the two Marines were swept away. Vogel’s body was found seven days later in the river and recovered. On January 2, 1967, a Vietnamese civilian alerted Marines to the body of an American on a trail that was carried there by guerillas. As the unit approached the body, they were ambushed by automatic weapons fire and an estimated three snipers. The Marines returned fire and later swept the area, finding nothing. The body, identified as Dukehart, was returned to the Marines' command post for evacuation. The Vietnamese civilian was rewarded 2500 piasters for their help. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]
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POSTED ON 9.25.2018
POSTED BY: Cathy Haynes, FL Wall of Faces researcher
Remembered dear brother...
The photograph of Stephen E. Dukehart was graciously provided by his sister, Teresa Ayala. He was one of two Marines who were swept away by an extremely strong current when their patrol was crossing a stream just before Christmas 1966.
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POSTED ON 6.23.2018
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
THANK YOU
Dear PVT Stephen Dukehart,
I hope your photo will be put here because this wall of faces is missing yours. Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Independence Day is approaching, and we remember your sacrifice. We remember all you who gave their all. 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.
I hope your photo will be put here because this wall of faces is missing yours. Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Independence Day is approaching, and we remember your sacrifice. We remember all you who gave their all. 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 5.16.2018
POSTED BY: Krysteen Hamilton Wescott
I found your picture
My name is Krysteen Wescott and I am the daughter of Sgt 1st class Robert H Wescott Jr. It meant a lot to me to find your picture.You are remembered.
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