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JOSEPH E GREENWELL

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POSTED ON 7.4.2021

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

First Lieutenant Joseph Edward Greenwell, Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 7.4.2021

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

We can never truly repay the great debt we owe our fallen heroes. May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace 1LT. Greenwell, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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POSTED ON 5.27.2019

POSTED BY: Thomas D. Magnus

I will never forget

That day still comes back to me, even after all these years. I think of him daily. It has been going on 50 years but it seems like yesterday. Thank You for posting the pictures. I will cherish them for ever.

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POSTED ON 5.27.2019

POSTED BY: John Greenwell

Brother Joe

Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of Memorial Day since your death in battle. The pain, though lessened, still lingers and the tears still flow. You are loved now as then.
Brother John

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POSTED ON 2.3.2019

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Lt Joseph Greenwell,
Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. 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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