Cook County IL Archives Obituaries.....Wise, Scott E. August 17, 1969
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Chicago Tribune - August 22, 1969
FIVE SOLDIERS ARE KILLED IN VIET NAM WAR

Five soldiers, one from Kankakee, and the others from Chicago area, have been
killed in combat in Viet Nam, the defense department said yesterday.

Army Maj. Philip M. Werbiski, 32, the son of Mr.and Mrs. Michael A. Werbiski,
388 N. Hammes ave., Kankakee, was killed Tuesday in a helicopter crash.  His
parents said he was a member of the special forces, and was on his third tour of
duty in southeast Asia.  He held the Purple Heart and the bronze star medal.

Army Pfc., Scott E. Wise, 20. the son of Mrs. Bonnie J. Wise, 5858 Sheridan rd.
, died Sunday of wounds suffered during an enemy assault on his position in Viet
Nam.  He joined the army in September and was assigned to combat on July 8.  The
was graduated from Bloom Township High School in 1968.  Surviving are his mother
and a sister.

Also killed in action were Staff Sgt. Denny R Lappin, the husband of Mrs. Renate
Lappin of Chicago; Pfc. Lawrence H. Jackson of Gary; and Pfc. Odell Easley, the
son of Otha Easley of North Chicago.

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