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WILLIE J RHODES

WILLIE J RHODES

  • HOMETOWN:
  • newark
  • COUNTY:
  • Essex
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • September 20, 1947
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • June 19, 1967
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Marines
  • RANK:
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Willie J. Rhodes was born on September 20, 1947.  His home of record is Newark, NJ.

He served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Lance Corporal (LCPL). 

Rhodes was killed in action on June 19, 1967. He is buried in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Troup County Georgia

Source: NJVVMF.VVMF

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