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MELVIN J FREISE

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HONORED ON PANEL 26W, LINE 32 OF THE WALL

MELVIN JOHN FREISE

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POSTED ON 7.16.2022

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 ten days after your 19th birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

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POSTED ON 4.13.2020

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class Melvin John Freise, Served with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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POSTED ON 1.28.2020

POSTED BY: Rick Cash

Fellow boot camp Marine

Sorry to read this. I remember him.

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POSTED ON 5.4.2019

POSTED BY: Sel J. Wong

Face of a Hero

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 1082. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on November 19, 1968.

Thank you for your service to our great country my brother. Semper Fi.

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POSTED ON 10.16.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC Melvin Freise,
Thank you for your service as a Machine Gunner. 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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