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JOSEPH W MCDONALD

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POSTED ON 10.9.2024

POSTED BY: Alvin Kleveno

Never Forget

Maj McDonald, We Served Aboard the USS Coral Sea together in 1972 until 3 May. I was ships company. I have worn your MIA Bracelet for many years. All gave some, some gave all.

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POSTED ON 7.15.2023

POSTED BY: leo Spezio

Never Forgotten

I wear my POW/MIA bracelet proudly with your name and date of your A6D Intruder going missing 05/03/72. God Bless you Marine Major McDonald!

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POSTED ON 6.30.2023

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you.....

Thank yo for your service to our country so long ago sir. It remains my fervent hope you will be returned home after the passage of so many years.

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POSTED ON 5.3.2023

POSTED BY: JK Settle

Remembering you and the sacrifice you made, today, sir.

I wear your bracelet. Thank you for your service. Peace be with you and your family.

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POSTED ON 12.17.2021

POSTED BY: kr

MIA MAJ JOSEPH W. MCDONALD, ND '68, USMC - Birthday Remembrance (75th)

Remembering MIA Major Joseph William McDonald, Notre Dame Class of 1968, USMC, on what would've been his 75th birthday - 17 December 2021.

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