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DOUGLAS D GAYLORD

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HONORED ON PANEL 29W, LINE 53 OF THE WALL

DOUGLAS DRUE GAYLORD

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DOUGLAS D GAYLORD

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POSTED ON 10.19.2022

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace CAPT. Gaylord, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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POSTED ON 9.11.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. That you served three tours in Vietnam attests to you courage and devotion to out country. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 6.26.2022

POSTED BY: Frank Bielfeldt

Rest in Peace

I was a section chief with FDC in Battery "D" 1/84 Field Arty (8" guns) 9th ID. I worked many missions with Capt. Gaylord via radio. It was always a pleasure to work with this professional. 53 years later, I remember him well. His call sign "55-Golf"

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POSTED ON 10.19.2021

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Captain Douglas Drew Gaylord, Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 9th Infantry Division Artillery, 9th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 11.24.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Cap. Douglas Gaylord,
Thank you for your service as a Field Artillery Unit Commander. Happy Thanksgiving. 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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