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JAMES B WILTSE JR

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HONORED ON PANEL 24E, LINE 93 OF THE WALL

JAMES B WILTSE JR

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JAMES B WILTSE JR

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POSTED ON 2.23.2024

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you.....

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. You died at 18 years of age. I am 75 and have lived a long and fulfilling life. It is tragic you never had that same opportunity. May you rest in eternal peace.

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POSTED ON 1.14.2024

POSTED BY: ANON

Forever 18

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 2.3.2023

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC James Wiltse, Thank you for your service as a Food Service Specialist. I researched you on the 56th anniversary of the start of your tour. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Valentine's Day is soon. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 1.12.2021

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

On the remembrance of your 72nd birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 1.14.2017

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class James B. Wiltse Jr., Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division.

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