Ralph Custode

Sergeant
B CO, 1ST BN, 18TH INF RGT, 1 INF DIV
Army of the United States
13 October 1948 - 18 October 1969
Colonia, New Jersey
Panel 17W Line 087

1 INF DIV

18TH INF RGT


Combat Infantry

National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

The database page for Ralph Custode

05 Mar 2005



Ralph has the .50 cal ammo over his shoulder.
I am in the front row directly in front of Ralph.
Next to Ralph, smoking the pipe, is Jose Yates.

I had the pleasure of serving as a member of Ralph Custode's squad. I will never forget what a wonderful person he was. I considered him a great leader and a good friend. All he ever wanted to do was return home and play his banjo. Even today, after all these years, he is in my mind, heart and prayers. I shall never forget you, Ralph!

George Moriarty
celticcrossing@comcast.net



The point-of-contact for this memorial is
a friend who served in the same squad,
George Moriarty
celticcrossing@comcast.net 
7 Mar 2005



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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Last updated 03/13/2005