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MELVIN L HAIRSTON

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HONORED ON PANEL 4E, LINE 70 OF THE WALL

MELVIN LEE HAIRSTON

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MELVIN L HAIRSTON

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4E/70

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PR & MR UNKNOWN

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Philadelphia County

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POSTED ON 2.17.2023

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Specialist Four Melvin Lee Hairston, Served with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 2.6.2023

POSTED BY: ANON

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Never forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 12.13.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

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POSTED ON 2.16.2021

POSTED BY: Donna Moore

Happy Heavenly Birthday

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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POSTED ON 2.17.2020

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

Without people like you our great nation wouldn't exist. Rest in peace SP4 Hairston, you shall never be forgotten.

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