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WILLIAM L WILHELM

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HONORED ON PANEL 7W, LINE 43 OF THE WALL

WILLIAM LESTER WILHELM

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WILLIAM L WILHELM

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POSTED ON 2.19.2018

POSTED BY: jerry sandwisch wood cty.ohio nam vet 1969-70 army 173rd abn bde

You are not forgotten

The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered !!!! All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace William. :-(

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POSTED ON 9.6.2016

POSTED BY: Curt Carter ccarter02@earthlink.net

Remembering An American Hero

Dear SGT William Lester Wilhelm, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter

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POSTED ON 3.29.2015

Remembering

Think of you often and what a great guy you were. Everything happen so fast that day in August, we where all pulling for you to make it but some things just weren't to be. Miss you buddy and think of you all the time.

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POSTED ON 10.22.2011

POSTED BY: Robert Sage

We Remember

William is buried at Highland Cemetery, Covington, Miami County,OH.

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POSTED ON 4.7.2007

POSTED BY: Wm. Larry Green

Fellow Trooper

I was track comander at the time. WILHELM was the driver that day, we were ambushed and was hit by a RPG 2gunners were wounded as well. You are missed.

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