At a glance
Marine Corps, 1965 to 1966·Served in Vietnam·Worked the coal mines in West Virginia·Died 2020
Donnell's story
He served in the United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War. Then he worked the coal mines in West Virginia. He passed away in 2020 from complications 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.
- Agent Orange and VA disability
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Where this story comes from
- FAMILY ACCOUNT Shared by his wife with Fire Swept Trail, October 2026. Not independently verified.