GARNES, Jack Allen, Sgt. 1946-1971

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GARNES, Jack Allen, Sgt. 1946-1971

GARNES, ECKFORD

Posted By: County Coordinator (kermit)
Date: 1/13/2014 at 21:28:41

SGT. J. GARNES
LOST LIFE IN
VIETNAM OCT. 30
Mrs. Glen Eckford of Osage received word of the death of her grandson, Sergeant Jack Garnes, 25, who lost his life over Vietnam October 30, 1971. He and his companions were in a helicopter when the vehicle was shot down and burned.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete at the time of this writing. He will be buried in the national cemetery in Denver, with full military honors.
Jack Allen Garnes was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 12, 1946, the son of Rex A. and Marian Eckford Garnes. He received his education in Milwaukee and Denver.
He entered the army two years ago and this was his second tour in Vietnam.
Surviving are two children, Allen LeRoy and Michelle Diane;. . . .
[rest of article missing]
Source: Mitchell County Press-News, Nov. 4, 1971
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The website, thewall-usa.com shows the following information:
JACK ALLEN GARNES
SGT - E5 - Army - Regular
11th Armored Cavalry
His tour began on Sep 8, 1971
Casualty was on Oct 30, 1971
In BINH DUONG, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - NONCREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was recovered
Panel 02W - Line 56
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also:
JACK ALLEN GARNES
Army - SGT - E5
Age: 25
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Date of Birth Oct 12, 1946
From: WHEAT RIDGE, CO
Religion: LUTHERAN & MISSOURI SYNOD
Marital Status: Married
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The Dept. of Veterans Affairs website shows
the following information:
GARNES, JACK ALLEN
SGT US ARMY
VIETNAM
DATE OF BIRTH: 10/12/1946
DATE OF DEATH: 10/30/1971
BURIED AT: SECTION R SITE 2406
FT. LOGAN NATIONAL CEMETERY
4400 WEST KENYON AVENUE DENVER, CO 80236
(303) 761-0117

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Obituary: SGT. J. GARNES LOST LIFE IN VIETNAM OCT. 30 Mrs. Glen Eckford of Osage received word of the death of her grandson, Sergeant Jack Garnes, 25, who lost his life over Vietnam October 30, 1971. He and his companions were in a helicopter when the vehicle was shot down and burned. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at the time of this writing. He will be buried in the national cemetery in Denver, with full military honors. Jack Allen Garnes was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 12, 1946, the son of Rex A. and Marian Eckford Garnes. He received his education in Milwaukee and Denver. He entered the army two years ago and this was his second tour in Vietnam. Surviving are two children, Allen LeRoy and Michelle Diane;. . . . [rest of article missing] Source: Mitchell County Press-News, Nov. 4, 1971 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The website, thewall-usa.com shows the following information: JACK ALLEN GARNES SGT - E5 - Army - Regular 11th Armored Cavalry His tour began on Sep 8, 1971 Casualty was on Oct 30, 1971 In BINH DUONG, SOUTH VIETNAM HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - NONCREW AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND Body was recovered Panel 02W - Line 56 ------------------------------- also: JACK ALLEN GARNES Army - SGT - E5 Age: 25 Race: Caucasian Sex: Male Date of Birth Oct 12, 1946 From: WHEAT RIDGE, CO Religion: LUTHERAN & MISSOURI SYNOD Marital Status: Married ---------------------------------- The Dept. of Veterans Affairs website shows the following information: GARNES, JACK ALLEN SGT US ARMY VIETNAM DATE OF BIRTH: 10/12/1946 DATE OF DEATH: 10/30/1971 BURIED AT: SECTION R SITE 2406 FT. LOGAN NATIONAL CEMETERY 4400 WEST KENYON AVENUE DENVER, CO 80236 (303) 761-0117
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