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CHARLES R FINLEY

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HONORED ON PANEL 49E, LINE 21 OF THE WALL

CHARLES RICHARD FINLEY

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CHARLES R FINLEY

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POSTED ON 12.2.2024

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class Charles Richard Finley, Served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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POSTED ON 5.27.2024

POSTED BY: Paul

High School friend

I have always remembered you, my friend.

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POSTED ON 4.5.2023

POSTED BY: Sgt. John(Joe)Langheim

RIP Brother!!

Semper Fi, Marine!!!

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POSTED ON 7.25.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 5.30.2022

POSTED BY: Patricia & Milford Hickam

We remember

We remember Richard when in charge of The Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau, MO in mid fifties. One of our “kids” who participated in Youth Activities. A real hero.

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