Kewpie Classmates
honor these "Kewpies"
LON DAVIS RICHARDS - (Class of 1957)
DOUGLAS FRANK MAHAN - (Class of 1962)
JERRY DALE BASNETT - (Class of 1964)
LARRY HAROLD COLEMAN - (Class of 1965)
DANIEL JOSEPH HEIBEL - (Class of 1965)
STEPHEN LEE IRVIN - (Class of 1965)
DALE RAYMOND JACKSON - (Class of 1965)
DOUGLAS GLYN EDWARDS - (Class of 1966)
CHUBBY DEAN LOWREY - (Class of 1966)
BIRCH UDELL STEMMONS - (Class of 1967)
TERRY LEE DEAN - (Class of 1968)
and others who gave their lives
for our country in Vietnam.
The "Class of 1965" dedicated a Vietnam Memorial to Hickman High School
If you have a message you would like to share on this webpage about any of these men,
please send me an email charley@kewpie.net
 Take a look at the new "Virtual Wall"
or see just the Vietnam War casualties from Missouri
This webpage is dedicated to these men and all other Kewpies
who made the ultimate sacrifice for our FREEDOM!
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A Tribute from Ron Daniel, 1965 Kewpie to the fallen Kewpies of (1964 - 1968) - Veteran's Day 2010

Class of '65 Kewpies gather to honor their heros!

Vietnam War: Facts, Stats & Myths





























LON DAVIS RICHARDS  (Class of 1957)

LON DAVIS RICHARDS was born on August 2, 1939 and joined the Armed Forces while in NORTH COLUMBIA, MO.

He served in the Air Force.  In 6 years of service, he attained the rank of CAPT/O3.

On August 23, 1968, at the age of 29, LON DAVIS RICHARDS perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tin.

You can find LON DAVIS RICHARDS honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 47W, Row 52.


DOUGLAS FRANK MAHAN   (Class of 1962)

DOUGLAS FRANK MAHAN was born on March 9, 1944 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a 1115E in the Air Force, and attained the rank of CAPT/O3.

DOUGLAS FRANK MAHAN is listed as Missing in Action.

You can find DOUGLAS FRANK MAHAN honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 11W, Row 28.


JERRY DALE BASNETT   (Class of 1964)

JERRY DALE BASNETT was born on March 12, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a 0311 in the Marine Corps.  In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E4.

On May 12, 1967, at the age of 21, JERRY DALE BASNETT perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam.

You can find JERRY DALE BASNETT honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 19E, Row 92.


LARRY HAROLD  COLEMAN (Class of 1965)

LARRY HAROLD COLEMAN is honored on Panel 33W, Row 76 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: LARRY HAROLD COLEMAN
Wall Name: LARRY H COLEMAN
Date of Birth: 2/27/1947
Date of Casualty: 2/7/1969
Home of Record: FT WAYNE
State: IN
Branch of Service: MARINE CORPS
Rank: LCPL
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: QUANG NAM


DANIEL JOSEPH HEIBEL   (Class of 1965)

DANIEL JOSEPH HEIBEL was born on November 10, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a 2531 in the Marine Corps.  In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E4.

On August 12, 1967, at the age of 20, DANIEL JOSEPH HEIBEL perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tri.

You can find DANIEL JOSEPH HEIBEL honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 24E, Row 103.


STEPHEN LEE IRVIN   (Class of 1965)

STEPHEN LEE IRVIN was born on July 25, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a 0351 in the Marine Corps.  In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E4.

On September 10, 1967, at the age of 20, STEPHEN LEE IRVIN perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tin.

You can find STEPHEN LEE IRVIN honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 26E, Row 46.


DALE RAYMOND JACKSON   (Class of 1965)

DALE RAYMOND JACKSON was born on February 7, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a 11B10 in the Army.  In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E3.

On February 10, 1969, at the age of 22, DALE RAYMOND JACKSON perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Binh Duong.

You can find DALE RAYMOND JACKSON honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 32W, Row 6.


DOUGLAS GLYN EDWARDS   (Class of 1966)

DOUGLAS GLYN EDWARDS was born on February 10, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a 11B20 in the Army.  In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of SP4/E4.

On March 20, 1969, at the age of 22, DOUGLAS GLYN EDWARDS perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tin.

You can find DOUGLAS GLYN EDWARDS honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 29W, Row 88.



CHUBBY DEAN LOWREY   (Class of 1966)

CHUBBY DEAN LOWREY was born on January 23, 1948 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a 67N2F in the Army.  In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of SP5/E5.

On October 28, 1969, at the age of 21, CHUBBY DEAN LOWREY perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Binh Thuan.

You can find CHUBBY DEAN LOWREY honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 17W, Row 126.


BIRCH UDELL STEMMONS   (Class of 1967)

BIRCH UDELL STEMMONS was born on November 28, 1948 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a 17K20 in the Army, and attained the rank of SGT/E4.

On June 10, 1970, at the age of 21, BIRCH UDELL STEMMONS perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Thua Thien.

You can find BIRCH UDELL STEMMONS honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 9W, Row 41.


TERRY LEE DEAN   (Class of 1968)

TERRY LEE DEAN was born on July 7, 1949 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a 11B10 in the Army, and attained the rank of CPL/E3.

On September 21, 1970, at the age of 21, TERRY LEE DEAN perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Bien Hoa.

You can find TERRY LEE DEAN honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 7W, Row 81.



Other Columbians & Missourians who gave their lives in Vietnam

REX D BUNDY (No information available)
STEVE DAVIS

STEVE DAVIS is honored on Panel 51E, Row 45 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: STEVE DAVIS
Wall Name: STEVE DAVIS
Date of Birth: 10/18/1948
Date of Casualty: 4/24/1968
Home of Record: HALLSVILLE
State: MO
Branch of Service: MARINE CORPS
Rank: LCPL
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: QUANG NAM


CARL R HOUSER

CARL RAY HOUSER
is honored on Panel 26W, Row 71 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Full Name: CARL RAY HOUSER
Wall Name: CARL R HOUSER
Date of Birth: 3/1/1948
Date of Casualty: 4/28/1969
Home of Record: HALLSVILLE
State: MO
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: SP4
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: BINH LONG


WILLIAM JAMES HUTTON

WILLIAM JAMES HUTTON was born on August 25, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a HM2 in the Navy.  In 3 years of service, he attained the rank of HM2/E5.

On March 14, 1969, at the age of 22, WILLIAM JAMES HUTTON perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tri.

You can find WILLIAM JAMES HUTTON honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 29W, Row 38.


DEARING MICHAEL JACKSON

DEARING MICHAEL JACKSON is honored on Panel 15W, Row 53 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: DEARING MICHAEL JACKSON
Wall Name: DEARING M JACKSON
Date of Birth: 11/24/1945
Date of Casualty: 12/13/1969
Home of Record: FAYETTE
State: MO
Branch of Service: NAVY
Rank: ABH1
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: QUANG NAM


MAURICE HARRISON KINKEAD

MAURICE HARRISON KINKEAD is honored on Panel 42W, Row 18 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: MAURICE HARRISON KINKEAD
Wall Name: MAURICE H KINKEAD
Date of Birth: 9/20/1945
Date of Casualty: 9/26/1968
Home of Record: CENTRALIA
State: MO
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: CPL
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: DARLAC


JIMMIE LYNN KRATZBERG

JIMMIE LYNN KRATZBERG was born on September 5, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a 11B10 in the Army.  In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E3.

On August 13, 1968, at the age of 20, JIMMIE LYNN KRATZBERG perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Binh Duong.

You can find JIMMIE LYNN KRATZBERG honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 48W, Row 6.


JAMES E LOGAN (No information available)
ROBERT DONALD NOELLSCH

ROBERT DONALD NOELLSCH is honored on Panel 42W, Row 42 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: ROBERT DONALD NOELLSCH
Wall Name: ROBERT D NOELLSCH
Date of Birth: 12/1/1946
Date of Casualty: 9/29/1968
Home of Record: TARKIO
State: MO
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: SP5
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: LONG AN


MARVIN RUSSELL PARKER

MARVIN RUSSELL PARKER is honored on Panel 45W, Row 8 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: MARVIN RUSSELL PARKER
Wall Name: MARVIN R PARKER
Date of Birth: 8/13/1947
Date of Casualty: 8/30/1968
Home of Record: HARTSBURG
State: MO
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: CPL
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: KONTUM


BILL DEAN POFF

BILL DEAN POFF is honored on Panel 60W, Row 4 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: BILL DEAN POFF
Wall Name: BILL D POFF
Date of Birth: 11/27/1944
Date of Casualty: 6/3/1968
Home of Record: AUXVASSE
State: MO
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: SP4
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: DINH TUONG


RALPH RICHARD JR QUICK

RALPH RICHARD JR QUICK is honored on Panel 12W, Row 49 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: RALPH RICHARD JR QUICK
Wall Name: RALPH R QUICK JR
Date of Birth: 3/28/1947
Date of Casualty: 3/27/1970
Home of Record: GERALD
State: MO
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: WO
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: QUANG TRI


MILTON HARDIN RAMSEY

MILTON HARDIN RAMSEY is honored on Panel 4W, Row 14 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: MILTON HARDIN RAMSEY
Wall Name: MILTON H RAMSEY
Date of Birth: 2/15/1937
Date of Casualty: 3/1/1971
Home of Record: KANSAS CITY
State: KS
Branch of Service: AIR FORCE
Rank: MAJ
Casualty Country: LAOS
Casualty Province: LZ


MARVIN NELSON RICHARDSON

MARVIN NELSON RICHARDSON is honored on Panel 43E, Row 59 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: MARVIN NELSON RICHARDSON
Wall Name: MARVIN N RICHARDSON
Date of Birth: 8/14/1945
Date of Casualty: 3/8/1968
Home of Record: INDEPENDENCE
State: MO
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: SP5
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: QUANG TRI


JON ALAN RIPPEE
JON ALAN RIPPEE was born on December 13, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a 91A10 in the Army.  In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E3.

On September 26, 1968, at the age of 21, JON ALAN RIPPEE perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Darlac.

You can find JON ALAN RIPPEE honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 42W, Row 22.


ARTHUR EDWIN SANDERS

ARTHUR EDWIN SANDERS is honored on Panel 5E, Row 18 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: ARTHUR EDWIN SANDERS
Wall Name: ARTHUR E SANDERS
Date of Birth: 1/3/1942
Date of Casualty: 2/8/1966
Home of Record: CENTRALIA
State: MO
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: SGT
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: PR & MR UNKNOWN


MARVIN H SANDERS

MARVIN HOWARD SANDERS is honored on Panel 15W, Row 20 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: MARVIN HOWARD SANDERS
Wall Name: MARVIN H SANDERS
Date of Birth: 3/11/1949
Date of Casualty: 12/2/1969
Home of Record: FORTUNA
State: MO
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: CPL
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: QUANG NAM


BILLY JOE WYATT

BILLY JOE WYATT was born on July 5, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in COLUMBIA, MO.

He served as a 0811 in the Marine Corps.  In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of LCPL/E3.

On June 11, 1968, at the age of 20, BILLY JOE WYATT perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tri.

You can find BILLY JOE WYATT honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 58W, Row 31.



 
 



















 
 
 
 
 
 


Dedicated to Hickman High School at the 30th Reunion in 1995
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Members of the Class of 1965 at the Dedication Ceremony in 1995
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Courtesy of Ron Daniel, 1965 Kewpie


Endorsed by Dale Belcher, Class of 1964 with a donation to the 'kewpie.net Scholarship' Thanks Dale!!!!!



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