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Are Dale Buis and Chester Ovnard the first veterans killed in Vietnam?

April 26, 2017Chester Killed veterans Vietnam

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Are Dale Buis and Chester Ovnard the first veterans killed in Vietnam?

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Dale Buis (1E, 001) and Chester Ovnard (1E, 001 – incorrect spelling) were originally thought to be the first veterans killed, since both were killed on the same day. Chester is also on panel 7E. Chester A. Ovnand’s (7E, 046 – correct spelling) name was originally spelled incorrectly during the engraving process (see 1E, 001) and later was re-engraved correctly (see DISCREPANCIES). Both entries for Chester are on the memorial (as indicated).