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WILLIAM R JENNETT

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HONORED ON PANEL 52E, LINE 20 OF THE WALL

WILLIAM ROBERT JENNETT

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WILLIAM R JENNETT

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POSTED ON 1.14.2023

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from fellow soldier Don Wheeler is moving and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 9.13.2019

POSTED BY: Lucy

Thank You

Thank you

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POSTED ON 9.12.2019

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Sp4 William Jennett, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It's the end of summer. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 11.16.2018

Bill

Bill...Honoring You on your birthday...God bless

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POSTED ON 1.23.2018

POSTED BY: [email protected]

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SP4 William R. Jennett was an infantryman serving with A Company, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. On April 26, 1968, SP4 Jennett was reportedly clearing a .45 pistol when the weapon accidently discharged, striking him in the head. He was taken to the 45th Surgical Hospital in Tay Ninh where he was pronounced dead. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org; obituary from the Lafayette Journal and Courier (IN), April 28, 1968, courtesy of Sherri McGlothlin, Reference Librarian, Tippecanoe County Public Library, Lafayette, IN]

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