Robert Joseph Dupell, JrSergeantC CO, 1ST BN, 5TH INFANTRY, 25 INF DIV Army of the United States 30 March 1949 - 06 February 1970 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Panel 14W Line 107 |
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The database page for Robert Joseph Dupell, Jr
Today is May 12th, 2001. Memorial day is near. I attend an American Legion service at the cemetery at the corner of my street every year, then later on we attend a parade. And we remember people like Bobby Dupell. Hi Bobby, I was drafted in 1970 along with Richie Less from St. Gregory's and St. Thomas More, your old schools. You went in the same time as my brother Danny. I can think of some good memories from the old neighborhood. Me and Richie get together once a year in the summer at an army reunion at an American Legion post in Philly. We talk about old times, and the time spent at boot camp with the other guys at the reunion. The whole first floor of the barracks were all from Philly. And we give a toast to you, sometimes one too many, and a salute of respect and sadness.
You are not forgotten. |
Sergeant Bob Dupell is remembered by his comrades:
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Hey, Bobby, you may not know me but my name is Gerald J. Dupell II. I saw your name on the Wall and I just wanted to say you will not be forgotten by the Dupell family. Good luck where ever you may be. God Bless.
Gerald J Dupell II
05 Mar 2007 Hey, Bobby, the Dupell family misses you and we will never forget you. Good luck where ever you may be. God Bless.
Gerald J Dupell II |
The photo and following article is taken from The Philadelphia Daily News, special supplement entitled 'SIX HUNDRED AND THIRTY,' October 26, 1987.
From a native Philadelphian and Marine, |
A Note from The Virtual WallThe 1/5 Infantry History for 1970 tells us that"On February 06, 1970, at 0017 hours, an ambush patrol from Company C engaged an enemy force 2 kilometers southwest of the previous night’s contact. The unknown size enemy force returned the ambush’s fire with small arms and automatic weapons fire. Artillery and helicopter gunship fire was called in to help suppress the enemy fire. During the contact, two Bobcats from Company C were killed and two were wounded."The two men who died were SGT Robert J. Dupell and CPL Erick O. Olson of Tucson, Arizona. |
The point-of-contact for this memorial is a school friend, Jim Devine jd106th@aol.com |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 12 May 2001
Last updated 08/03/2007