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ALVIN E KURTZ

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HONORED ON PANEL 13E, LINE 35 OF THE WALL

ALVIN EDWARD KURTZ

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ALVIN E KURTZ

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POSTED ON 3.17.2023

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your sister Grace is moving and reflects her enduring love for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 2.21.2020

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

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

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POSTED ON 12.25.2019

POSTED BY: Bob Ahles, Vietnam Vet, St. Cloud, Minnesota

I Remember Your Sacrifice

Alvin, you are still remembered during this Christmas season.

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POSTED ON 12.11.2019

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Bronze Star Medal Award

Specialist Four Alvin E Kurtz was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor for his exemplary courage under fire. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to C Co, 1st Bn, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Div.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/dk/KurtzAE01a.htm

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POSTED ON 1.30.2018

POSTED BY: prince jones

we were there together in 1966

i remember you telling me that you were leaving the big red 1 medical battalion for a challenge elsewhere. however, you did what you wanted to do. god bless you and rest in peace

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