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DeBernardo, Frank, Jr., BMC.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Bridgeport, CT
Last Address Bridgeport, CT
Casualty Date Nov 16, 1966
Cause Non Hostile- Died Other Causes
Reason Drowned, Suffocated
Location Quang Nam (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Buried at Sea, Atlantic Ocean
Wall/Plot Coordinates 12E 078 Off the coast of New York
It was DeBernardo’s wish to be buried at sea. his remains were cast to the waters off New York state from the USS Waukegan County LST-16 in November 1966.
Joe Knowles, Friend of his Son, Frank J.. Chief.... I was talking to Frankie a couple of weeks ago and told him that I will be going down to the Wall to visit. He misses you, but he's doing pretty well for himself and is a real nice fellow. I am sure that you are proud of him. Joe K. The son of A Chief and A Navy Corpsman. Nov 9, 2006
Hi dad. I want you, to know, that we are proud, of you, for serving, our country well. We love you. I try, to live, my life, to make you, proud, of me and to honor you. I feel, that, I'am getting closer to you, by searching, the net to link up, with some, of your old buddies, who may have served, with you, in Vietnam. God Bless. You, are my hero. Your loving son, Frank.
Friday, May 17, 2002
Comments/Citation:
Frank Debernardo, Jr. was born on Oct 13, 1939. His home of record was Bridgeport, CT He served aboard the USS Larson during the period of 1964-1966 as Chief of First Division. He was married to the former Regina Ard. They had three children: Frank III, Wendy, and Harry.
