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Hamp Jurome Sykes, Jr
Private First Class
B CO, 1ST BN, 5TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV Army of the United States Chicago, Illinois September 06, 1946 to April 03, 1966 HAMP J SYKES Jr is on the Wall at Panel 6E, Line 82 |
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On April 3, 1966, a Company B personnel carrier detonated a mine, killing PFC Hamp J. Sykes and wounding four others. PFC Donald R. Johnson died of his wounds on 06 Apr 1966.
Remembered by his comrades from the
Photo taken by Lt Robert E. Whaley. |
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You were one of "my guys". As your platoon leader I did my best to bring everyone home but I was not successful. I mourned your loss then and I do to this day. I carry your name in my wallet along with the names of your brothers in arms lost from my platoon. Know that those of us who served with you will not forget.
From his Platoon Leader, |
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