THE WALL OF FACES

DC2 John D. Chuter was a Damage Controlman (2nd Class) serving aboard the barracks ship USS APL-5. The APL-5 was deployed to Vietnam in 1965 to provide accommodations for sailors stationed at Chu Lai in Quang Tin Province, RVN. At approximately 11:40 PM on May 7, 1966, Chuter was found unconscious at the foot of an interior ladder after falling from between the 1st and 2nd levels. He expired shortly after. His body was transported to Bravo Company, 1st Medical Battalion at Chu Lai and released to Graves Registration personnel. Chuter, 37, was an 18-year Navy veteran. He left a wife, two stepchildren, and a daughter. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Dear DC2 John Chuter,
Thank you for your service as a Damage Controlman 2nd Class. Your 89th birthday just passed, happy birthday. Happy Thanksgiving. This is the month that we remember all those who have passed-on. We remember you. It is so 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 strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear DC2 John Davis Chuter, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter