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LESLIE H CANTRELL

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HONORED ON PANEL 5E, LINE 19 OF THE WALL

LESLIE HOWARD CANTRELL

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LESLIE H CANTRELL

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POSTED ON 5.3.2023

POSTED BY: ANON

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CPL Leslie Howard Cantrell is buried in Section 1 of the Crestlawn Cemetery in Polk County, TN. He was killed by small arms fire. He enlisted in the Army in 1955.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 3.10.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us…..

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POSTED ON 5.6.2021

POSTED BY: Donna Moore

Happy Heavenly Birthday

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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POSTED ON 2.9.2018

POSTED BY: john richardson

airborne brother

airborne airborne all the way

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POSTED ON 9.24.2017

POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

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Dear Cpl Leslie Cantrell,
I hope your photo is put here because this is a wall of faces and yours is missing. Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. It is another autumn, and time has passed since this war. 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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