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David Joseph Canales
Private First Class
A CO, 1ST BN, 8TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV Army of the United States Sierra Vista, Arizona December 15, 1946 to May 22, 1966 DAVID J CANALES is on the Wall at Panel 7E, Line 100 |
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David Canales, I do not know about you yet. As I go deeper into my mission of giving you men the honor you earned, I will learn about you. I've spoken to Leonard Lawrence, I'll ask him next time we speak to see if he knew you. I imagine Alpha Company was providing security for LZ HEREFORD that day. You were all part of a historical battle, one that I will not allow to fall silently into a few books. I will push for your memories, every one of you men, because I know you've earned it. Thank you, Mr. Canales, for securing my future with your actions. "HONOR AND COURAGE"
In Gerry Metcalf's memory, |
A Note from The Virtual WallThe 8th Cavalry fought two bitter engagements in the Vinh Thanh Valley in May 1966. On 17 May the 2nd Battalion lost 19 soldiers, and on the 22nd the 1st Battalion lost eleven more:
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