HONORED ON PANEL 7W, LINE 116 OF THE WALL
EDWARD WILLIAM WITHEE
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EDWARD W WITHEE
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LEFT FOR EDWARD WILLIAM WITHEE
POSTED ON 3.10.2024
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Benjamin Africa is touching and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever.
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POSTED ON 2.9.2023
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear PO1C Edward Withee, Thank you for your service as a Gunner's Mate 1st Class. Your 82nd birthday is son, happy birthday. 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 4.1.2022
POSTED BY: Benjamin Africa III
GMG to the end
Gunners Mates were a senior rate in the Navy. Withee was an embodiment of that rate. I served with him in 3rd Division on the USS Galveston. I was shocked to hear that he met his maker in Vietnam. He was a good sailor and a proud GMG.
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POSTED ON 10.6.2020
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran
Bronze Star Medal Award for Valor
Petty Officer Edward William Withee was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as a Gunner's Mate 1st Class and was assigned to PBR-36, RIVPATGRP 62, TF 116, USNAVFORV.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/dw/WitheeEW01a.htm
See http://www.virtualwall.org/dw/WitheeEW01a.htm
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