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Army, 1967 to 1970·Served in Vietnam·Honored at a ceremony in Washington, DC
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My husband spoke rarely of his time in Vietnam unless he was with fellow veterans who served there to share their experiences. He relayed how they would sleep in the jungle to wake up drenched with Agent Orange defoliant, and the trees were dropping their leaves and dying. Later, he would tell his family how proud he was of his service and his willingness to serve again. He was honored at a ceremony in Washington, DC for veterans who served and died as a result of illnesses and diseases of Agent Orange.
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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 daughter with Fire Swept Trail, November 2026. Not independently verified.