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MICHAEL J HATFIELD

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HONORED ON PANEL 12W, LINE 33 OF THE WALL

MICHAEL JAMES HATFIELD

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MICHAEL J HATFIELD

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POSTED ON 8.17.2023

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Warrant Officer Michael James Hatfield, Served with the 190th Assault Helicopter Company, 145th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 11.17.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

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POSTED ON 8.26.2021

POSTED BY: Harry Truman Holzman Jr.

Spartan 13

RIP

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POSTED ON 3.22.2021

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Distinguished Flying Cross Award

Warrant Officer Michael James Hatfield was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism and extraordinary achievement while engaged in aerial flight. He served as a Helicopter Pilot and was assigned to the 190TH AHC, 145TH AVN BN, 12TH AVN GROUP, 1ST AVIATION BDE.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/dh/HatfieldMJ01a.htm

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POSTED ON 8.17.2020

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

We can never truly repay the great debt we owe our fallen heroes. Rest in peace WO. Hatfield, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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