John Michael Walsh (KIA)






Date of Birth: 3/6/1947
Date of Casualty: 4/22/1969
Home of Record: VALLEY STREAM NY
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: 1LT
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: THUA THIEN

John is buried at Long Island National Cemetery and is honored on Panel 26W, Row 28 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial


"I remember John well, have all good memories of him. We served together."
~Dave Reinheimer


"I remember you as if it were just this morning."
~Jim Julien


"Walsh, you're forgiven, I know the reason you took my radio soon after Driver died. The Company Clerk revealed the answer, I was missing something in the company safe, something you had access to as an XO. Was I dispensible, being an Indian, worth just over $350.00? In April 1969, I hadn't a clue what you were trying to do. This hurt; the impact lasted for 35 years. I did my best to served the US. I have learned we're not all the same, but I have outgrown the skin color thing! Rest in peace."
~Clyde Crossguns



"I remember John well. We along with about 6 other junior officers shared the same "officer's hooch" at LZ Sally when John's unit was not in the field, which it most often was. His cot was right across from mine about 7 feet away. His kindness and friendliness to all made him most unforgettable in my mind. I never expected to laugh in Vietnam but John could tell funnier stories than anyone I have ever met. I laughed many times because of John after I arrived in country. I don't remember laughing again while in country after April 22, 1969 though. The thing I remember most about John was how evident it was that he loved his wife so much. He seemed to never stop mentioning her and how great she was. It was frustrating to be single at the time and realize how much in love he was. I only had the privilege of knowing John 4 months but to this day I miss him very much whenever I think of him. He and his family are in my prayers."
~John Amato


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