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Professional Art by 

Michael Lude & Jennifer Lude

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National Veterans Freedom Mural 2-Section 2

  • Thomas Eugen Dewalt

  • Thomas Eugen Dewalt

  • Richard A. Green

  • Dan Goodrich

  • Jeffrey L. Padi

  • Mathew Orlando

  • Robert Norris

  • Gordon M. Phenes

  • Roger Candless Jr.

  • Robert Nelson

  • Flannigan

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Thomas Eugene Dewalt

US Marines

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Thomas Eugene Dewalt

Thomas E. Dewalt on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural site 2 at the American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco, Indiana. Painted by Michael Lude

Thomas Eugene Dewalt

Veteran on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural site 2 at the American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco, Indiana.

Thomas Eugene Dewalt

Thomas E. Dewalt on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural site 2 at the American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco, Indiana. Painted by Michael Lude

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Richard A. Green

Korean War

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Richard A. Green

Richard A. Green on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural site 2 at the American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco, Indiana. Painted by Michael Lude

Dan Goodrich

Vietnam

Dan Goodrich

Dan Goodrich on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural site 2 at the American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco, Indiana. Painted by Michael Lude

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PFC Jeffrey L. Padi

VietnamWar

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PFC Jeffrey L. Padi

Jeffrey L. Padi on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural site 2 at the American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco, Indiana. Painted by Michael Lude

PFC Mathew Orlando

Vietnam

PFC Mathew Orlando

Mathew Orlando on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural site 2 at the American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco, Indiana. Painted by Michael Lude

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PFC Robert W. Norris

VietnamWar

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PFC Robert W. Norris

Robert Norris on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural site 2 at the American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco, Indiana. Painted by Michael Lude

PFC Gordon M. Phenes

Vietnam

PFC Gordon M. Phenes

Gordon Phenes on the National Veteran's Freedom Mural site 2 at the American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco, Indiana. Painted by Michael Lude

Veterans Freedom Mural 2: Section 02 Honor Roll

Location: Site 2 (Churubusco, IN) | Section 02

Below is the official index of veterans featured in Section 10. Each portrait was hand-painted from original family reference photos to ensure their legacy is preserved in our living archive.

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Archival Note: 

This database serves as a digital repository for veteran history and commemorative records. Information contained herein is compiled from a variety of sources, including official military documentation, family-provided narratives, and oral histories. While we strive for historical accuracy, some details may be limited or reflect the personal recollections of the submitter. This index is intended for educational and genealogical research and does not constitute an official government record of service

 

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Numerical Number Order
Final Rank and Rating
Full Name used in Service
Branch of Service
Dates of Service
Primary Unit(s) of Assignment
Awards and Decorations
Conflict or Era
Family
Veteran Section Location
Additional Details
Source Material
001
Sergeant, E-5
John A. Smith
United States Army
2001-2010
2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart
Global War on Terrorism
Married to Susan Smith, two children
Section B, Row 12, Grave 5
Participated in multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.
https://militaryrecords.example.com/johnasmith
002
Lieutenant Commander
Emily R. Johnson
United States Navy
1995-2005
USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal
Operation Enduring Freedom
Single, no children
Section C, Row 3, Grave 8
Specialized in naval aviation and deployed aboard aircraft carrier.
https://navyarchives.example.com/emilyrjohnson
003
Captain
Michael T. Lee
United States Air Force
1980-1990
325th Fighter Wing
Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal
Cold War
Married to Linda Lee, three children
Section A, Row 7, Grave 2
Pilot of F-15 Eagles during key strategic operations.
https://afrecords.example.com/michaeltlee
004
Sergeant First Class
Carlos M. Rivera
United States Marine Corps
2003-2013
1st Marine Division
Combat Action Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Iraq War
Married to Maria Rivera, one child
Section D, Row 10, Grave 1
Deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
https://marinecorpsvault.example.com/carlosmrivera
005
Chief Petty Officer
Linda K. Thompson
United States Coast Guard
1990-2000
Coast Guard Cutter Eagle
Coast Guard Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal
Post-Cold War Era
Widowed, no children
Section E, Row 5, Grave 3
Specialized in search and rescue operations along the Atlantic coast.
https://coastguardarchives.example.com/lindakthompson

MJL National Veteran's Freedom Mural: Site 2

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