HONORED ON PANEL 31W, LINE 87 OF THE WALL
MARVIN DONALD BARNES
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MARVIN D BARNES
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LEFT FOR MARVIN DONALD BARNES
POSTED ON 4.13.2024
POSTED BY: Karen Padilla
Thanks
My classmate from Merrill Oregon . And the husband of another classmate. Fun memories thank you for your sacrifice.
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POSTED ON 2.28.2022
POSTED BY: John Andres
Was with him when he died
I had just gotten to B Co probably one of my first patrols, not a good way to start your tour. RIP Sky Soldier Airborne!!
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POSTED ON 5.14.2021
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 always be with us...
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POSTED ON 1.24.2021
POSTED BY: Mary DeWitt
Klamath County Museum
Klamath Falls OR...Born April 4, 1943 in Merrill, Marvin Barnes graduated from Merrill High School. Following graduation, he was a civilian employee at Kingsley Field Air Force Base, and worked with his father on the family ranch in Merrill before entering the U.S. Army in December, 1967. Barnes was a member of B Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne) 503rd Infantry, 17th Airborne Brigade and was a squad leader on a search and destroy mission when his squad encountered hostile forces.
He was survived by two children, Donald and Brenda, of Germany; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Donald Barnes; a brother and two sisters.
He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Military Merit Medal and the Gallantry Cross with Palm.
He was survived by two children, Donald and Brenda, of Germany; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Donald Barnes; a brother and two sisters.
He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Military Merit Medal and the Gallantry Cross with Palm.
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