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JAMES E BLAAUW

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HONORED ON PANEL 45E, LINE 54 OF THE WALL

JAMES EVART BLAAUW

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JAMES E BLAAUW

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POSTED ON 11.7.2011

POSTED BY: Frank Blaauw

James Blaauw

James, oldest son of Fred and Clara Blaauw, and the oldest boy of eight children. Volunteered service in Vietnam and deployed December 12, 1967. James was killed in action on March 22, 1968 when his base came under attack from opposing forces. He now lies next to his parents in Maple Forest Cemetery, Crawford County, Michigan.

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POSTED ON 11.21.2010

POSTED BY: Robert Sage

We Remember

James is buried at Maple Forest TWP Cemetery in Crawford Co, MI. BSM PH

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POSTED ON 3.22.2006

ONE OF MICHIGAN'S FALLEN SONS

Today we honor JAMES EVART BLAAUW and the ultimate sacrifice he made for our country. Rest in peace, and know you are not forgotten.

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POSTED ON 3.22.2005

POSTED BY: Dave Kruger, 196th LIB, 66-67

Not forgotten

James, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well and thank you.

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