Lieutenant Peter Donnell graduated from the United States Military Academy with the Class of 1966.
Lieutenant Peter Donnell was assigned to B Company, 2nd Bn, 501st Inf, 101st Abn Div in the Republic of Vietnam.
A Memorial Article is being created by his Classmates.
Today I'm proud to remember Pete Donnell who was KIA on April 26, 1968 while serving with the 101st near Thua Thien. From what I can find, it appears Pete was killed by small arms fire while his unit was involved in a sweeping action near their fire base. I remember Pete from Beast. He roomed with Sam Champi and Mike Wynne and rumor has it that Pete was instrumental in showing them the ropes!! After Beast, I lost track of Pete and would hope people could share more details.
Bob Hammond, USMA Classmate
Pete and I were plebes and yearlings together in B-1. He was a great guy. Quiet and very self assured. His class ring became available some years ago and as I had lost mine I requested to wear his ring. I had it refitted and wore it very proudly. I am sad to say, the ring was stolen along with my computer, cell phone and other valuables at the San Francisco airport. Obviously, I never should have taken the ring off and am sorry that I did.
Pete, I think of you often and cherished the days I was able to wear your ring.
Rest In Peace.
Tom Dusel, USMA Classmate
Lieutenant Peter Donnell was assigned to B Company, 2nd Bn, 501st Inf, 101st Abn Div in the Republic of Vietnam.
A Memorial Article is being created by his Classmates.
Today I'm proud to remember Pete Donnell who was KIA on April 26, 1968 while serving with the 101st near Thua Thien. From what I can find, it appears Pete was killed by small arms fire while his unit was involved in a sweeping action near their fire base. I remember Pete from Beast. He roomed with Sam Champi and Mike Wynne and rumor has it that Pete was instrumental in showing them the ropes!! After Beast, I lost track of Pete and would hope people could share more details.
Bob Hammond, USMA Classmate
Pete and I were plebes and yearlings together in B-1. He was a great guy. Quiet and very self assured. His class ring became available some years ago and as I had lost mine I requested to wear his ring. I had it refitted and wore it very proudly. I am sad to say, the ring was stolen along with my computer, cell phone and other valuables at the San Francisco airport. Obviously, I never should have taken the ring off and am sorry that I did.
Pete, I think of you often and cherished the days I was able to wear your ring.
Rest In Peace.
Tom Dusel, USMA Classmate
Lieutenant Peter Donnell graduated from the United States Military Academy with the Class of 1966.
Lieutenant Peter Donnell was assigned to B Company, 2nd Bn, 501st Inf, 101st Abn Div in the Republic of Vietnam.
A Memorial Article is being created by his Classmates.
Today I'm proud to remember Pete Donnell who was KIA on April 26, 1968 while serving with the 101st near Thua Thien. From what I can find, it appears Pete was killed by small arms fire while his unit was involved in a sweeping action near their fire base. I remember Pete from Beast. He roomed with Sam Champi and Mike Wynne and rumor has it that Pete was instrumental in showing them the ropes!! After Beast, I lost track of Pete and would hope people could share more details.
Bob Hammond, USMA Classmate
Pete and I were plebes and yearlings together in B-1. He was a great guy. Quiet and very self assured. His class ring became available some years ago and as I had lost mine I requested to wear his ring. I had it refitted and wore it very proudly. I am sad to say, the ring was stolen along with my computer, cell phone and other valuables at the San Francisco airport. Obviously, I never should have taken the ring off and am sorry that I did.
Pete, I think of you often and cherished the days I was able to wear your ring.
Rest In Peace.
Tom Dusel, USMA Classmate
Lieutenant Peter Donnell was assigned to B Company, 2nd Bn, 501st Inf, 101st Abn Div in the Republic of Vietnam.
A Memorial Article is being created by his Classmates.
Today I'm proud to remember Pete Donnell who was KIA on April 26, 1968 while serving with the 101st near Thua Thien. From what I can find, it appears Pete was killed by small arms fire while his unit was involved in a sweeping action near their fire base. I remember Pete from Beast. He roomed with Sam Champi and Mike Wynne and rumor has it that Pete was instrumental in showing them the ropes!! After Beast, I lost track of Pete and would hope people could share more details.
Bob Hammond, USMA Classmate
Pete and I were plebes and yearlings together in B-1. He was a great guy. Quiet and very self assured. His class ring became available some years ago and as I had lost mine I requested to wear his ring. I had it refitted and wore it very proudly. I am sad to say, the ring was stolen along with my computer, cell phone and other valuables at the San Francisco airport. Obviously, I never should have taken the ring off and am sorry that I did.
Pete, I think of you often and cherished the days I was able to wear your ring.
Rest In Peace.
Tom Dusel, USMA Classmate
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