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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Earl Singletary Message: OBITUARY John Dorval Minatra April 4, 1935 – March 7, 2018 John Dorval Minatra, age 82, died quietly and peacefully Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Community Care of Rutherford County in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born in Giles County, TN on April 4, 1935. He attended Campbellsville High School where he was a star football player. Minatra voluntarily enlisted in the United States Army in 1954, where he completed his education, and began a career which lasted 20+ years, becoming one of the most decorated soldiers from the state of Tennessee to serve in Vietnam, and one of the most decorated soldiers in Giles County history. He served honorably with the 101st Airborne Division and with the elite soldiers of the U.S. Army Rangers. He was veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam War, where he volunteered for three tours. He received, among other awards for gallantry and valor in combat, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the Army Commendation Medal. In 2001, following his retirement from the Army, Minatra was inducted into the prestigious Army Ranger Hall Of Fame (RHOF) located at their headquarters at Fort Benning, GA. More recently in September 2017, Minatra’s military service was highlighted in a submission for the U.S. Congressional Record by Congressman Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, followed by a celebration with family, friends, and retired members of the 75th Ranger Regiment from Tennessee. Visitation will be on Friday, March 9, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home in Pulaski. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home in Pulaski. Burial to follow in Giles Memory Gardens. Carr & Erwin Funeral Home 1228 East College Street Pulaski, Tennessee 931-363-1533 |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Jerry Message: Roy, is your e-mail adress the same? pahfinder.....? I'll be lookin' for you. I'll be one of the guys on the 25m range after you roll thru the ECP here. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Al Parten Message: Cathy, That would in order from left, Leisenger, Farmer, Larson, Bill Murray, and Amerling |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Al Parten Message: D41C, hey Joel, thanks for the Duenas confirmation. Long time no hear, you need to do some input on this book Ross is writing. I know some of the stories you have, I was there. Lets hear them. Been gone a little while to " See Rock City " and all the sites around Chattanooga. Ross, you still got my stuff ? I was at the Tenn. Aquarium during the meeting last week. JC, e-mail me about the other site I used to be on. It will not let me in, Password ? |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Roy Close Message: Doug Perry and Tom Wilburn, Rangers sorry it took so long to get back to you still getting settled in here. I have leave 29 Nov-7 Dec will be in Ohio for deer season you are all still welcome. Doug I have heaters for inside the shelter to warm them old bones! If you need a cot tell me I will have it. I can get you a comfortable chair and we will drive the deer to you if need be "Old Man" Call me on my Cell (408)242-6318 if you want to drive to Bragg and ride up with me that is okay too, Amie and Gus would love to see you. Tom I sent you a e-mail on your AKO hope to here from ya'll. RLTW Roy |
