WAYNE JOSEPH BENES

              41W, 73

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WAYNE JOSEPH BENES
is honored on Panel 41W, Row 73 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Full Name: WAYNE JOSEPH BENES
Wall Name: WAYNE J BENES
Date of Birth: 8/16/1944
Date of Casualty: 10/18/1968
Home of Record: UPLAND
County of Record: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
State: CA
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: PFC
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: DINH TUONG

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For Susan - Posted by A “National Call for Photos” project volunteer
Now we have a face to go along with the name on the Wall.

UPLAND HIGH BUDDY, CLASS OF 1963 - Posted by Captain Robert Kamansky, US Army
I am Captain Robert Kamansky,US ARMY, 1969-1975 and when I returned from the Army , I found from Wayne's …

school girl crush - Posted by Susan Moran, RN
When Wayne turned 16,he sold his wonderful horse,Champ, to a little 10 yr old horse crazy girl.. me. He …

I remember - Posted by
Has been 36 years and I still think of you. I remember how you gave your life to save one. I remember how …

NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER - Posted by Chris Spencer
It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and …

Anniversary of a nations loss and Heavens gain - Posted by Kent Delp
33 years ago today you went to meet our Father in Heaven. I have met the men you served with and they cared …

A brave man - Posted by Johnny Hutcherson
you had only been in the troop a short time so I didn't get to know you very well. I went to one time as I …

A True Hero - Posted by Kent Delp
I didn't know Wayne, never had the opportunity to meet him but I just found out what kind of man he was. He …


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