Armstrong County PA Archives Military Records.....BEATTY, Dewey Lloyd July 29, 1967
  Vietnamwar - Letters 
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  31 July 1967   
  Mrs. Ruth E. Galyean    
  30562 4th Avenue S.W. Federal Way, Washington 
  
  My dear Mrs. Galyean: 
  
  It is difficult for me to express the regrets and sorrow felt by the 
  Marines in this Company over the recent death of your son, Corporal Dewey L. 
  Beatty, U.S. Marine Corp, on 29 July 1967, in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. 
  
  Dewey was assigned as an Ontos Commander in our 1st Platoon. On 29 
  July 1967, his platoon was supporting a battalion-size operation just north of 
  Con Thien. The battalion was on the march when it was subject to heavy attack 
  by enemy mortars and anti-tank weapons. Dewey's vehicle sustained a direct hit 
  resulting in his instantaneous death. 
  
  Dewey's cheerful disposition, uprightness, and devotion to duty won 
  for him the respect of all who knew him. He was one of the finest Marines we 
  had ever known. Although I realize that words can do little to console you, I 
  do hope the knowledge that your son is keenly missed and that we share your 
  sorrow will in some measure alleviate the suffering caused you by your great 
  loss. 
  
  If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to write me. 
                                Sincerely,   Thomas J. Solack (signed)          
  Captain, U.S. Marine Corps     Commanding 
  
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