THE WALL OF FACES

LtCol Ward was a great pilot, leader, and inspiration to all young Marines in the H&MS-12 outfit. This mission was typical interdiction on targets of opportunity. In this case it was a known AAA site and he was determined to destroy that site. In hindsight afterwards I wished we had called in B-52’s who would have destroyed target from 20,000 feet!

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POSTED ON 6.13.2024

POSTED BY: Paul J. Lowery

Man of character & poise, fought for his country to keep others free

He was a man of strong character with a fervent desire to serve his country & to see others live free. Died while pressing the attack against enemy AAA guns while serving as pilot in command of a TA4F aircraft attached to H&MS-12 out of Danang AirBase against Vietnamese combatants near Tchepone in Laos. Photo not available!

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POSTED ON 2.21.2024

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you.....

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from David Sites is touching and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 10.31.2022

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear LTC George Ward, Thank you for your service as a VMA Pilot. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart . Happy Halloween. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 4.11.2019

POSTED BY: David T. Sites

A REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS LONG PAST

My memory of George is of a real Marine leader. I was somewhat younger but admired George as did my contemporaries. Hearing of his loss a few months after I left Vietnam and the sadness it evoked has never left me. Best of the best. Semper Fidelis George, you are not forgotten.

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