HONORED ON PANEL 7E, LINE 46 OF THE WALL
CHESTER MELVIN OVNAND
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CHESTER M OVNAND
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LEFT FOR CHESTER MELVIN OVNAND
POSTED ON 10.23.2023
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you.....
Thank you for your service and devotion to our country so long ago sir. That you served in three wars attests to that service and devotion. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….
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POSTED ON 1.3.2023
POSTED BY: Tracy Briggs
Chester Ovnand remembered in Minnesota
Here is a story I wrote for Forum Communications. I was honored to tell his story. https://www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/the-first-american-killed-in-the-vietnam-war-was-born-in-minnesota-and-died-watching-a-movie
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POSTED ON 3.8.2021
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Msgt Chester Ovnand, Thank you for your service with the Advisory Team Bien Hoa. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Lent has begun. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 7.8.2020
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran
Silver Star Medal Award
Master Sergeant Chester M. Ovnand was awarded the Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served in World War II, the Korean War, and in Vietnam where he served as an Armor Reconnaissance Specialist. He was assigned to ADV TEAM BIEN HOA, MAAGV ADVISORS.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/do/OvnandCM01a.htm
See http://www.virtualwall.org/do/OvnandCM01a.htm
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POSTED ON 7.8.2019
POSTED BY: Sharon Singleton, COL (Ret.) USAR
Thank you, Brave Soldier
MSGT Chester Ovnand, thank you for your service and your sacrifice for our country. Those words seem so inadequate for the price you paid for our freedoms. May your sacrifice be remembered forever. Rest In Peace, Brave Soldier. Hooaah!
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