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Army, 1967 to 1969·A year in Korea on the DMZ, 1968·Almost 16 years in the Oregon National Guard·Died 2013
Gordon's story
Served a year in Korea in 1968 on the DMZ. Then almost 16 years in the Oregon National Guard. Loved his country, family and friends! He died in 2013. We miss him every day!
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- FAMILY ACCOUNT Shared by his wife with Fire Swept Trail, October 2026. Not independently verified.