CPL - E4 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 2 years
Casualty was on May 7, 1967
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died of wounds, GROUND CASUALTY
MISADVENTURE
Body was recovered
Panel 19E - Line 53 ROBERT ARNOLD METTERT | Marine Corps - CPL - E4 |
| | Age: | 20 | | Race: | Caucasian | | Sex: | Male | | Date of Birth | Dec 14, 1946 | | From: | VANCOUVER, WA | | Religion: | ROMAN CATHOLIC | | Marital Status: | Single |
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teetee199lib@yahoo.com
Best friend's brother and friend,
700 Veterans Drive
The Dalles, Or 97058
IN MEMORIE OF ROBERT ARNOLD METTERT
In Memorie of Robert Arnold Mettert, the Mettert family to me was along term friendship that went back to 1956 at MacArthur Elementary School Vancouver, Wa. The Metterts' were an all Marine Corps family. Mr. Mettert (John Senior) served as a Marine on Guadelcannal in WWII, his oldest son John Jr. served as a Marine infantrymen for two tours in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The second son, Robert Arnold Mettert ("BOB") served one touras a Marine in Vietnam, volentered to go back for a second tour like his brother, but was very tragically killed in his seventh day into his second tour. Youngest brother Tom Mettert also my friend likewise joined the Marine Corps. Bob Mettert was a deeply commited well focused person, a hard worker, and a firm believer in God and Country, because of his Marine Corps family he was very patriotic, that's probably why he laid down his life for his country Bob mettert was probably one of the finest people you'd ever want to meet. His death changed the face of Vancouver, Wa forever. A true man of destiny! Now may he rest from his labors in the golden light of eternal peace and love! your friend Greg Payne
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teetee199lib@yahoo.com
A Long time friend from 1956
OREGON VETERANS HOME 700 Veterans Drive
The Dalles,, OR 97058 USA
IN MEMORY OF ROBERT ARNOLD METTERT
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teetee199lib@yahoo.com
Robert served with - B COMPANY 1st BATTALION 9th MARINES, 3rd MARINE DIVISION
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 ROBERT LESTER VAUGHAN |
| LCPL - E3 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Oct 17, 1967
Casualty was on Dec 27, 1967
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
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ROBERT LESTER VAUGHAN | Marine Corps - LCPL - E3 |
| | Age: | 18 | | Race: | Caucasian | | Sex: | Male | | Date of Birth | Mar 14, 1949 | | From: | RIDGEFIELD, WA | | Religion: | PROTESTANT | | Marital Status: | Single |
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teetee199lib@yahoo.com
Went to the same Junior High School
700 Veterans Drive
The Dalles, Or 97058 USA
IN MEMORY OF ROBERT LESTER VAUGHN I first met "Less" Vaughn in McLoughlin Junior High School in Vancouver, Wa in 1963. He Was in my P.E. class, General Math class, Metal Shop, General Science, Home Room, He led some sort of a sad life, sort of the unwanted child. In school he was labeled "The Hood", or "Lugi". Teachers would pick on him our Math teacher was eapecially cruel, by hitting him in the back of the head, and comparing him to the number 0, a place holder! I'am afraid there was another side to "Less" that these cruel people didn't see. That was a type of nobility. One time I got attacked by a much larger and more atheletical kid, and it was "Less" Vaughn that ran across the street to my rescue, he drove that big kid off just by looking at him. "You let me know if he bothers you again!" replies "Less". The thing I remember "Less"the most for was in our Metal Shop Class he came bursting in with news that would change the world, "President Kennedy has just been shot!" shouted "Less." Everyone in that shop class dropped their hammers, and stood in awe as the final announcement came in over the intercom. Class dismissed, the President has just been shot!" "Everyone file out of the school in an orderly fashion and go to the Methodest Church across MacArthur Blvd for a short prayer and go home for the day. "Less" witch was actually short for Lester, later on was taken by the Brewester family in Ridgefield, Wa. "Less" was a good kid that would have given the shirt off his back for most anyone, yet they accused him of sleeping under cars? That always bothered me I knew better than that. "Less'" life may have not been the most ideal, but he sure died like the noble HERO that he really was, he died a real man, he died like the brave Marine I knew he always was. All to often people like "Less" go unrecognized. Only now things will change the people who did those cruel things will pay but "Less" will live on forever! and forever!in eternal peace and love. The love you didn't get while here on earth sall now be yours, "Less" Eternal love forever!1
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teetee199lib@yahoo.com
ROBERT served with the - 3rd BATTALION LANDING TEAM (BLT) 1st MARINES 1st MARINE DIVISION -
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PRENTIS BARNEY BOYKIN JR |
| PFC - E3 - Army - Regular
173rd Airborne Brigade
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on May 5, 1967
Casualty was on Mar 4, 1968
In DARLAC, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
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PRENTIS BARNEY BOYKIN | Army - PFC - E3 |
| | Age: | 20 | | Race: | Caucasian | | Sex: | Male | | Date of Birth | Aug 8, 1947 | | From: | VANCOUVER, WA | | Religion: | METHODIST | | Marital Status: | Single |
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teetee199lib@yahoo.com
Grew up together
700 Veterans Drive
The Dalles, Or 97058 USA
IN MEMORY OF PRENTIS BARNEY BOYKIN JR I first met Prentis on the little league field try outs, I was the pitcher and he was the catcher at Columbia Little League in Vancouver, Wa, about in 1963. I played pitcher for the Dodgers the first year, and I pitched for the Yankees the second year. Prentis played for both the Yankees one year, and OK Rubber Tires. I also attended the same schools, McLoughlin Junior High School and Hudson's Bay High School both in Vancouver, Wa. Prentis was one of the finest people I've ever met, and his loss was felt through out all of Vancouver, Wa. May he now rest in the golden light of eternal peace and love. Your friend, Prentis, Greg Payne
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ROBERT PAUL DEGEN |
| PFC - E3 - Army - Regular
173rd Airborne Brigade
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Aug 13, 1967
Casualty was on Nov 20, 1967
In KONTUM, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
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ROBERT PAUL DEGEN | Army - PFC - E3 |
| | Age: | 19 | | Race: | Caucasian | | Sex: | Male | | Date of Birth | Dec 13, 1947 | | From: | VANCOUVER, WA | | Religion: | ROMAN CATHOLIC | | Marital Status: | Single |
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teetee199thlib@excite.com
Classmates, in school
700, Veterans Drive, The Dalles, Or., 97058, USA
IN MEMORY, OF ROBERT PAUL DEGEN
Robert Degen, was probably one, of the finest people, a person, could have wanted, to have met. His loss, will always be felt, in Vancouver, Wa.. Now may he, rest in peace, from now and evermore. Greg Payne
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DANIEL LOYD POFF |
| SGT - E5 - Army - Selective Service
1st Cav Division (AMBL)
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Mar 25, 1968
Casualty was on Feb 23, 1969
In BINH DUONG, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
ARTILLERY, ROCKET, or MORTAR
Body was recovered
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DANIEL LOYD POFF | Army - SGT - E5 |
| | Age: | 21 | | Race: | Caucasian | | Sex: | Male | | Date of Birth | Sep 8, 1947 | | From: | VANCOUVER, WA | | Religion: | PROTESTANT | | Marital Status: | Single |
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Friend
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teetee199lib@yahoo.com
Classmates in school
700 Veterans Drive
The Dalles, Or 97058 USA
IN MEMORY OF DANIEL LOYD POFF Danny was a good person, his loss will always be felt in Vancouver,WA, may he rest in peace now for all eternity forever more. Amen Greg Payne
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DELL COLEMAN ODEGARD |
| CPL - E4 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Jan 27, 1968
Casualty was on Jan 30, 1968
In PHUOC LONG, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
MISADVENTURE
Body was recovered
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DELL COLEMAN ODEGARD | Army - CPL - E4 |
| | Age: | 19 | | Race: | Caucasian | | Sex: | Male | | Date of Birth | Jun 15, 1948 | | From: | VANCOUVER, WA | | Religion: | ROMAN CATHOLIC | | Marital Status: | Single |
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teetee199lib@yahoo.com
Went to the same high school
700 Veterans Drive
The Dalles, Or 97058 USA
IN MEMORY OF DELL COLEMAN ODEGARD I first met "Coley" Odegard In my senior year at Hudson's Bay High School, CWP class, Vancouver, Wa. We used to joke about the CWP teacher he had was a Mr. Kurie, believed to have been or had pro -communist ideas. CWP stood for Contemporary World Problems Any way we used to make jokes about that CWP teacher, and say,"What film is it today Mr. Kurie, Mickey Mouse sees Red China?" Dell probably had one of best sense of humor, straight forward, honest and just alaround a very good person to be with in general his loss to Vancouver, Wa. Was great, and he will always be missed. May he now rest in Peace and Eternal love. your friend, Greg Payne
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| DANIEL GUY WESSLER |
| PFC - E2 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Jan 21, 1969
Casualty was on Mar 19, 1969
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
OTHER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
Body was recovered
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DANIEL GUY WESSLER | Marine Corps - PFC - E2 |
| | Age: | 19 | | Race: | Caucasian | | Sex: | Male | | Date of Birth | Feb 25, 1950 | | From: | VANCOUVER, WA | | Religion: | PROTESTANT | | Marital Status: | Single |
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teetee199lib@yahoo.com
Went to school together
700 Veterans Drive
The Dalles, Or 97058 USA
In Memory of DANIEL GUY WESSLER I grew up with Danny Wessler, I first met him at McLoughlin Junior High School, in Vancouver, Wa where I grew up, and grew up with Danny. At McLoughlin Jr. High we ran track together, Danny did Pole vaulting, and some relay races. I did shot put, Danny was a very fine young man, who worked and communicated well with people. Later on I attended Hudson's Bay High School in Vancouver, Wa together. I was one year older than Danny, but in my senior year at Hudson's Bay, he was on the Aquila Yearbook staff together he did the Sports section, where I did the art work and advertising. I graduated before Danny did I also went to Vietnam before he did, but it must not have been by much because I was in Vietnam during the same time frame and year 1969 as he was. To this day when ever I hear that old Irish song, "O' Danny Boy" I think of you Danny, and how their loved one so many centuries ago never came back from their war. Danny Wessler was one of the finest people that you'd ever wanted to meet. "O Danny Boy, I love you so ." your good friend, and commrade in arms Greg Payne
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United States Marine Corps |
DAVID WALLACE BAKER |
| SGT - E5 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Dec 29, 1968
Casualty was on Sep 18, 1970
In QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died of wounds, GROUND CASUALTY
MULTIPLE FRAGMENTATION WOUNDS
Body was recovered
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DAVID WALLACE BAKER | Marine Corps - SGT - E5 |
| | Age: | 19 | | Race: | Caucasian | | Sex: | Male | | Date of Birth | Mar 16, 1951 | | From: | RIDGEFIELD, WA | | Religion: | PROTESTANT | | Marital Status: | Single |
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teetee199lib@yahoo.com
My cousin - (Family)
700 Veterans Drive
The Dalles, Or 97058
To my Cousin, DAVID WALLACE BAKER
To my cousin, David Wallace Baker, a fine person of strong character, was someone who did not back down from a fight, when he felt what was right in his heart. A defender of the weak, a person with a strong sense of duty to God and country, you answered the clarion call! For these reasons you joined the Marine Corps, the rough and tumble life fit you well. When sent to Vietnam you had done more than just your duty, you laid down your life for your Country. Now my dear cousin, David your struggles are over the fight is done. Even though I write this soliloquy, for once you were a combat soldier, though you may have been scared, you did not run! For you were once a combat soldier, for by God you were a Marine! With these things in mind that you have done your best, now o' David it's time for your eternal rest. As the golden rays of the setting sun light up eternity. Go David, take what you've earned and fought so long and hard to get, your love and peace of eternal life. The golden light of eternal love shall be with you now forever more! I LOVE YOU, DAVID your cousin, Greg Payne
Wednesday, June 06, 2001 | K CO, 3RD BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV
United States Marine Corps
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