THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Staff Sergeant Pakele~ You Are Not Forgotten!
This is the 3rd year, on the anniversary of your passing, that I ran a mile with you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, Dear Brother.

Each year since September 2015, at the annual 5th Division Army reunion, members of the Society of the Fifth Division, U.S Army remember the 514 soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 5th Division, who were Killed in Action in Vietnam. You are among the soldiers remembered. You Are Not Forgotten!

Phil “LT Mike” Maniscalco
Society of the 5th Division, U.S. Army
Delta Company 1/11 Infantry
Vietnam Sept 1968- Sept 1969

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear Staff Sergeant Pakele, You Are Not Forgotten!
This is the 2nd year, on the anniversary of your passing, that I ran a mile with you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, Dear Brother.

Each year since September 2015, at the annual 5th Division Army reunion, members of the Society of the Fifth Division, U.S Army remember the 514 soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 5th Division, who were Killed in Action in Vietnam. You are among the soldiers remembered. You Are Not Forgotten!

Phil “LT Mike” Maniscalco
Society of the 5th Division, U.S. Army
Delta Company 1/11 Infantry
Vietnam Sept 1968- Sept 1969

Staff Sergeant Fred Dale Pakele was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to C CO, 1ST BN, 61ST INFANTRY, 5TH INF DIV.
See http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/detreq2.php

Staff Sergeant Fred Dale Pakele was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his gallantry in action. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Merit for his sustained meritorious service. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to C CO, 1ST BN, 61ST INFANTRY, 5TH INF DIV.
See http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/detreq2.php