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Daniel W. Shrader

Army · 33 years

Remembered by his stepson, Joel Milkovich

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Army, 33 yearsOne 13 month tour and three 6 month TDYs in Vietnam21 primary MOS and 22 secondaryInstructor at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA

Daniel's story

He served 33 years, with one 13 month tour and three 6 month TDYs in Vietnam. When he retired he had 21 primary MOS and 22 secondary. His last posting was as an instructor at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA. I used to do his training aids.

We lost him 5 years ago due to Agent Orange.

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