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Phu Tai 1970
Phu Tai 1970

Ernest Dale (Dail) Rentz

Army · 1968 to 1971

Remembered by his wife, Linda Rentz

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Army, 1968 to 1971Served in VietnamPhu Tai, 1970Father of two girlsPapa to one granddaughter and four grandsonsMarried 42 years

Dail's story

He married after returning from Vietnam and became a daddy to two girls. Despite Agent Orange shortening his life, he lived it fully. He was also a loving Papa to his one granddaughter and four grandsons.

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