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RUSSELL C FORDHAM

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HONORED ON PANEL 18W, LINE 32 OF THE WALL

RUSSELL CARRELL FORDHAM

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RUSSELL C FORDHAM

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POSTED ON 5.21.2005

My Dear Father

We will never ferget you...
You still live in our hearts! We miss you Pa...
With Love Susan, Christa, Michael

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POSTED ON 3.15.2002

POSTED BY: Ellis E. Burnham Sr. (posted by grandson)

To my friend, Russell C. Fordham

I, Sergeant First Class Ellis E. Burnham Sr., was together with Sergeant First Class Russell Fordham at Ft. Benning, Georgia in 1964-65 and went to Vietnam in September/October 1965-66 with the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). We returned to Georgia as instructors, then went back to 'Nam in 1968. He did not return with me in 1969. We were good friends and I will never forget him.

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POSTED ON 1.21.1999

POSTED BY: Michael R. Fordham

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