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THE WALL OF FACES

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RICHARD E BROADHURST

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HONORED ON PANEL 2E, LINE 48 OF THE WALL

RICHARD EDWARD BROADHURST

WALL NAME

RICHARD E BROADHURST

PANEL / LINE

2E/48

DATE OF BIRTH

CASUALTY PROVINCE

DATE OF CASUALTY

HOME OF RECORD

COUNTY OF RECORD

Fairfield County

STATE

BRANCH OF SERVICE

RANK

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LEFT FOR RICHARD EDWARD BROADHURST

POSTED ON 2.20.2024

POSTED BY: CURT PLAISTED

my second cousin

Although I never met you my father would mention you on occasion he always spoke highly of you I did get to meet skipper and barry and I still remember the fun I had when i visited tyem my your soul always rest in peace.
Curt Plaisted

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POSTED ON 6.8.2022

POSTED BY: Woody Broadhurst. Jr.

Thank you all.

To all of those who wrote such kind words in honor of my brother Richard. God bless you and your families.

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POSTED ON 6.3.2022

POSTED BY: Leslie Ann

Family friend

I have heard your name often from family members over the years. Today I visited the traveling memorial wall in Cheshire, CT to see my Uncle Billy’s name: your name is on the panel next to it. RIP

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POSTED ON 1.1.2022

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Marine.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace PFC. Broadhurst, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!

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POSTED ON 6.2.2021

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. May you rest in eternal peace.

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