At a glance
Marine Corps, about 1964 to 1968·Joined the Marines right out of high school·Served in Vietnam·Later worked for Beckwith Motors and IBM
Ace's story
Ace grew up farming, joined the Marines right out of high school and shipped to Vietnam. After his return he worked for Beckwith Motors and IBM. Not long after he retired he became ill, and he passed at home with his wife Janet at his side.
He was cheated out of seeing his grandchildren and now great grandchildren grow and prosper.
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Help for families
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
- Survivor benefits (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation)
- Find an accredited representative to help with a claim
- Request military service records
- Correcting military service records
- VA mental health care
Where this story comes from
- FAMILY ACCOUNT Shared by his wife with Fire Swept Trail, October 2026. Not independently verified.