THE WALL OF FACES

Killed by Communist mortar fire on January 24 was Lance Corp. Francis J. Pennetti, 20, who quit Roxborough High School as a junior two years ago to enlist in the Marines.
Pennetti served in Cuba for four months and was sent to Vietnam seven months ago. His family moved from their home in East Falls only last week to 4641 N. 9th st.
His father, Pasquale, served in the Seebees in World War II and a brother, Joseph, was in the Army from 1962 to 1964.
Other survivors include three brothers, Vincent, Charles and Robert, and two sisters, Mrs. Rita Engelthorn and Miss Theresa Pennetti.

Semper Fidelis, Marine!

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Francis Pennetti, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you LCPL Francis Pennetti, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

Francis J. Pennetti
Stanton Street, East Falls

“Frankie” Pennetti was proud to be a Marine and proud to be in Vietnam, a brother recalled. He attended Roxborough High School before enlisting in the Marine Corps in July 1966. The 20-year-old lance corporal, a rifleman, was sent to Vietnam and assigned to the 3rd Battalion of the 26th Marines. Pennetti died in Quang Tri Province on January 24, 1968. He was survived by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
... from the Philadelphia Daily News