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Chicago Tribune - August 22, 1969
FIVE SOLDIERS ARE KILLED IN VIET NAM WAR
Five soldiers, one from Kankakee, and the others from Chicago area, have beenkilled in combat in Viet Nam, the defense department said yesterday.Army Maj. Philip M. Werbiski, 32, the son of Mr.and Mrs. Michael A. Werbiski,388 N. Hammes ave., Kankakee, was killed Tuesday in a helicopter crash. Hisparents said he was a member of the special forces, and was on his third tour ofduty in southeast Asia. He held the Purple Heart and the bronze star medal.Army Pfc., Scott E. Wise, 20. the son of Mrs. Bonnie J. Wise, 5858 Sheridan rd., died Sunday of wounds suffered during an enemy assault on his position in VietNam. He joined the army in September and was assigned to combat on July 8. Thewas graduated from Bloom Township High School in 1968. Surviving are his motherand a sister.Also killed in action were Staff Sgt. Denny R Lappin, the husband of Mrs. RenateLappin of Chicago; Pfc. Lawrence H. Jackson of Gary; and Pfc. Odell Easley, theson of Otha Easley of North Chicago.
Chicago Tribune - August 22, 1969
FIVE SOLDIERS ARE KILLED IN VIET NAM WAR
Five soldiers, one from Kankakee, and the others from Chicago area, have beenkilled in combat in Viet Nam, the defense department said yesterday.Army Maj. Philip M. Werbiski, 32, the son of Mr.and Mrs. Michael A. Werbiski,388 N. Hammes ave., Kankakee, was killed Tuesday in a helicopter crash. Hisparents said he was a member of the special forces, and was on his third tour ofduty in southeast Asia. He held the Purple Heart and the bronze star medal.Army Pfc., Scott E. Wise, 20. the son of Mrs. Bonnie J. Wise, 5858 Sheridan rd., died Sunday of wounds suffered during an enemy assault on his position in VietNam. He joined the army in September and was assigned to combat on July 8. Thewas graduated from Bloom Township High School in 1968. Surviving are his motherand a sister.Also killed in action were Staff Sgt. Denny R Lappin, the husband of Mrs. RenateLappin of Chicago; Pfc. Lawrence H. Jackson of Gary; and Pfc. Odell Easley, theson of Otha Easley of North Chicago.
Note: Veteran
Chicago Tribune - August 22, 1969
FIVE SOLDIERS ARE KILLED IN VIET NAM WAR
Five soldiers, one from Kankakee, and the others from Chicago area, have beenkilled in combat in Viet Nam, the defense department said yesterday.Army Maj. Philip M. Werbiski, 32, the son of Mr.and Mrs. Michael A. Werbiski,388 N. Hammes ave., Kankakee, was killed Tuesday in a helicopter crash. Hisparents said he was a member of the special forces, and was on his third tour ofduty in southeast Asia. He held the Purple Heart and the bronze star medal.Army Pfc., Scott E. Wise, 20. the son of Mrs. Bonnie J. Wise, 5858 Sheridan rd., died Sunday of wounds suffered during an enemy assault on his position in VietNam. He joined the army in September and was assigned to combat on July 8. Thewas graduated from Bloom Township High School in 1968. Surviving are his motherand a sister.Also killed in action were Staff Sgt. Denny R Lappin, the husband of Mrs. RenateLappin of Chicago; Pfc. Lawrence H. Jackson of Gary; and Pfc. Odell Easley, theson of Otha Easley of North Chicago.
Chicago Tribune - August 22, 1969
FIVE SOLDIERS ARE KILLED IN VIET NAM WAR
Five soldiers, one from Kankakee, and the others from Chicago area, have beenkilled in combat in Viet Nam, the defense department said yesterday.Army Maj. Philip M. Werbiski, 32, the son of Mr.and Mrs. Michael A. Werbiski,388 N. Hammes ave., Kankakee, was killed Tuesday in a helicopter crash. Hisparents said he was a member of the special forces, and was on his third tour ofduty in southeast Asia. He held the Purple Heart and the bronze star medal.Army Pfc., Scott E. Wise, 20. the son of Mrs. Bonnie J. Wise, 5858 Sheridan rd., died Sunday of wounds suffered during an enemy assault on his position in VietNam. He joined the army in September and was assigned to combat on July 8. Thewas graduated from Bloom Township High School in 1968. Surviving are his motherand a sister.Also killed in action were Staff Sgt. Denny R Lappin, the husband of Mrs. RenateLappin of Chicago; Pfc. Lawrence H. Jackson of Gary; and Pfc. Odell Easley, theson of Otha Easley of North Chicago.
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