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THE WALL OF FACES

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FREDRICK J BRENKE

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HONORED ON PANEL 22E, LINE 72 OF THE WALL

FREDRICK JOSEPH BRENKE

WALL NAME

FREDRICK J BRENKE

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22E/72

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DATE OF CASUALTY

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Nicollet County

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LEFT FOR FREDRICK JOSEPH BRENKE

POSTED ON 6.25.2004

POSTED BY: John Ammerman

Good Marine

I was on the same hill assault that ended up taking Fred's life. He died on the same day that our Company Comander Capt. Franklin Bynum was killed. He was brave to the last and his friends and family should know this.

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POSTED ON 3.9.2002

POSTED BY: Tony Bennett

For A Friend and Hero

Fred and I grew up together, got into trouble together. His dad caught us smoking and made us some a cigar, all got sick, but continued to smoke. Lost a good friend and neighbor. Thank you for your sacrifice to God, Country, Family, and Friends

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POSTED ON 6.27.2001

POSTED BY: Karen Lips

So Young

It seems like such a waste when such a young person dies. You had your whole life ahead of you! I thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. May you rest in peace.

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