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Lawson, Daniel C.
Army Specialist

Daniel C. Lawson, age 33, from Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 569th Mobility Augmentation Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colorado.

Date of death: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Death details: Died in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Suh, James Erik
Navy Petty officer 2nd class

James Erik Suh, age 28, from Deerfield Beach, Florida, Broward county.

Service era: Iraq
Military history: Sdvt One, Pearl Harbor, Hi

Date of death: Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Death details: Hostile; Asabadad, Afghanistan

Source: Department of Defense

Lutz, Joseph Patrick
Army Specialist 4

Joseph Patrick Lutz, age 19, from Deerfield Beach, Florida, Broward county.

Parents: Frank Lutz

Service era: Vietnam
Schools: Norland High

Date of death: Saturday, June 20, 1970
Death details: Killed in action in Vietnam

Source: National Archives, Fort Lauderdale News (1970)

Corwin, Michael Harry
Army Sergeant

Michael Harry Corwin, age 23, from Deerfield Beach, Florida, Broward county.

Parents: Raymond Corwin
Spouse: Dianne

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Sunday, May 17, 1970
Death details: Killed in Vietnam
Cemetery: Deerfield Beach

Source: National Archives, Ithaca Journal (1970)

Beckwith, Walter Lee Jr.
Army Specialist 4

Walter Lee Jr. Beckwith, age 21, from Deerfield Beach, Florida, Broward county.

Parents: Walter L. Beckwith

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Friday, March 6, 1970
Death details: Killed in action in Vietnam

Source: National Archives, Fort Lauderdale News (1970)

Hudson, Joseph Ezekiel Jr.
Army Private 1st class

Joseph Ezekiel Jr. Hudson, age 23, from Deerfield Beach, Florida, Broward county.

Service era: Vietnam
Military history: 35th Infantry Regiment

Spouse: Maureen Walden

Date of death: Wednesday, February 21, 1968
Death details: Bronze Star citation: For meritorious service in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Private First Class Hudson distinguished himself while serving with Company B, 2/35th Infantry during the period July 1967 to February 1968. Private First Class Hudson immediately demonstrated a working knowledge of infantry tactics and leadership ability. He always remained calm in dangerous situations but reacted quickly when the need arose. He soon earned the position of Fire Team Leader. He aggressively accepted the responsibilities and promptly earned the respect of his men and superiors through his disciplined control of his team and constant concern for its welfare. Whether on a combat assault, a search and destroy mission, or manning a listening post; he always led his team well and contributed significantly to the successes of his unit’s mission. On 21 February 1968, Private First Class Hudson was on a resupply convoy returning from a forward fire base near Que Son, Quang Tin Province, when the vehicle he was riding in hit a hidden enemy mine, He was mortally wounded by the resulting explosion. Private First Class Hudson’s outstanding achievements, professional integrity, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Source: National Archives, 35th Infantry Regiment Association, Tampa Bay Times (1968)

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