At a glance
Army, 1966 to 1968·Drafted at 19, in his second year of college·Served in Vietnam·Came home February 1968·Died February 1, 2004
Rodney's story
Drafted in his second year of college, 19 years old. He came home in February 1968 sick and did not know what was wrong. Married, had two children, and just getting sicker. He died February 1st, 2004, at 58 years old, from Agent Orange.
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- 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.
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- FAMILY ACCOUNT Shared by his wife with Fire Swept Trail, October 2026. Not independently verified.