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DONALD G BUSSE

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DONALD GENE BUSSE

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POSTED ON 8.29.2023

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Specialist Four Donald Gene Busse, Served with Company C, 5th Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 199th Infantry Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 8.2.2021

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you....

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your sisters Anne and Susan attest to their love and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

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POSTED ON 5.21.2021

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Bronze Star Medal Award for Valor

Specialist Four Donald Gene Busse was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V) and three Oak Leaf Clusters, for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to the 1ST PLT, C CO, 1ST BN, 6TH INFANTRY, 198TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/db/BusseDD01a.htm

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POSTED ON 8.5.2018

Heart Broken

I will always remeber. Not a day has past that I have not thought about Don or Have asked God why. I only wish I would have reached out to his family. He will always be in my prayers.

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POSTED ON 8.28.2017

POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

THANKS

Dear Spec 4 Donald Busse,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Tomorrow is your 68th birthday. Happy Birthday. As another summer comes to an end, it is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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