At a glance
Marine Corps, 1966 to 1968·Boot camp at Parris Island·Stationed at NAS Jacksonville·Vietnam, Da Nang·Home: Jacksonville, Florida·Restored Corvettes in his shop
Phillip's story
Phillip was a proud Marine who served in Vietnam. He loved working in his shop restoring corvettes. Phillip would give the shirt off his back to someone in need. And never said an unkind word about another human being.
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Official places to learn more. Listing a resource here doesn't mean anyone qualifies for it.
- VVMF In Memory programHonors Vietnam veterans who came home and later died from causes related to their service. VVMF sets its own rules for who is included.
- Agent Orange and VA disability
- The PACT Act and your VA benefits
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Where this story comes from
- FAMILY ACCOUNT Shared by his wife with Fire Swept Trail, October 2026. Not independently verified.