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THE WALL OF FACES

JAMES A BLANKENSHIP

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HONORED ON PANEL 33E, LINE 6 OF THE WALL

JAMES ARLIA BLANKENSHIP

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JAMES A BLANKENSHIP

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LEFT FOR JAMES ARLIA BLANKENSHIP

POSTED ON 1.2.2004

POSTED BY: Christopher Delwiche

I trained with you at Fort Knox in AIT. We went to the same unit in Viet Nam. Your time in Viet Nam was very short. Will always remember you.