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DONALD L GOLDEN

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HONORED ON PANEL 6W, LINE 98 OF THE WALL

DONALD LEWIS GOLDEN

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DONALD L GOLDEN

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POSTED ON 9.13.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Van McCarty is poignant. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 6.6.2022

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

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

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POSTED ON 11.30.2020

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Bronze Star Medal Award for Valor

Staff Sergeant Donald Lewis Golden was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V) and Oak Leaf Cluster, for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as a Medical NCO and was assigned to HHC, 123RD AVN BN, 16TH AVN GROUP, AMERICAL DIV.
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/

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POSTED ON 6.6.2020

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Staff Sergeant Donald Lewis Golden, Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 123rd Aviation Battalion, 16th Aviation Group, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 1.1.2019

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear SSgt Donald Golden,
Thank you for your service as a Medical NCO. Thank you for the lives you saved. Happy New Year. 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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