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War memories linger in Vinton County Ohio
In McArthur and nearby hills Vinton County families recall Vietnam with 13 local deaths among 9 420 residents. They discuss drafts inequities and the pull of duty, noting especially 1969 losses and strong hawkish sentiment as the war neared its end.
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Mcarthur, Ohio
McArthur
Saigon
Ohio
Vinton County
Vietnam
T. R. Boring
Gerry Frye
Vinton
Gorsuch
Gene Barnes
John Perry
Tom Peacock
Roy Robinson
John Goodwin
Hocking River
SPC
William A. Maxwell
Athens
Virgil Griffy
Creola
Pfc Goodwin
Army
Rex F. Church
Barnes
Ross Goodwin
Leslie Reynolds
Keither Allen Patterson
Allensville
Quang Tri