In Memory
Neil W. Weintraub - Class Of 1967
Neil William Weintraub
| ON THE WALL: | Panel W55 Line 19 |
| PERSONAL DATA: | |
| Home of Record | Cornwells Heights, PA |
| Date of birth: | 12/26/1949 |
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| MILITARY DATA: | |
| Service: | United States Marine Corps |
| Grade at loss: | E2 |
| Rank: | Private First Class |
| ID No: | 2400133 |
| MOS: | 0341: MORTARMAN |
| Length Service: | 00 |
| Unit: | G CO, 2ND BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF |
| CASUALTY DATA: | |
| Start Tour: | 05/08/1968 |
| Incident Date: | 06/22/1968 |
| Casualty Date: | 06/22/1968 |
| Age at Loss: | 18 |
| Location: | Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam |
| Remains: | Body recovered |
| Casualty Type: | Hostile, died outright |
| Casualty Reason: | Ground casualty |
| Casualty Detail: | Artillery, rocket, or mortar |
| URL: www.VirtualWall.org/dw/WeintraubNW01a.htm | |
| Data accessed: | 5/12/2013 |
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Carol Kearnery (Smith) (1967)
Neil, I found your name on "The Wall" when I was in D.C.You were in good company!
Carol Kearney Smith
John M. Kelley (1968)
I still remember the day they dedicated the bridge in your honor Neil. God bless all of our classmates that made the supreme sacrifice to ensure our freedom.Teresa Price (Eshelman) (1968)
Neil..I remember the times we spent together as kids and all of the fun we had. I know you are up there with my brother John reminiscing.Carollynne Kurtas (D'Aquino) (1967)
Neil Weinraub:
A sweet and painful memory......Neil Weintraub was one of the sweetest boys I ever knew. Polite, funny, considerate of other people's feelings and handsome to boot. He was also the first friend I lost to the Vietnam War. I think of him first whenever the subject of Vietnam comes up in conversation, TV or whatever. Many of us lost several friends during that hostile period and I give salute to their bravado and dedication to our country. It was a painful time in our history, and how I wish that wars didn't exist at all. I will never understand them. But Neil was special and I am sure his family still and forever will miss him. I think of him whenever I am in Bensalem to visit and say a prayer for him whenever I cross his bridge. Rest in peace, brother, you have not been forgotten!
Ronald Hunter (1967)
How true. He was special
Judy A. Dost (Austin) (1965)
Neil - I cross over "your" bridge many times, and always think of you. It is the bridge that passes over the PA turnpike, and special permission was granted to have a plaque to honor your service. The bridge is at the top of the street where you lived. You were one of the first of the Newportville guys that didn't make it home. RIP and thanks for your service.
Carol Criblear 1978-2013 Wellness/Fitness (Cianni)
Reading the report of his death in the military log hits me so hard...he was only there, in Vietnam, for less than 2 months...just a "kid" ....such a waste of human life !!! I remember the announcement at school and the dedication of the bridge too...thank you to all who serve...you are all so brave..
Paul D. Hoffmaster (1968)
Does anyone know where that bridge is.
Thanks
Paul
Susan D. Ackman (Krause) (1967)
This bridge is over the PA Turnpike off of Hulmville Road, and what used to be Newportville Rdl.
Judy A. Dost (Austin) (1965)
Paul, the bridge crosses over the turnpike just a little up Bensalem Blvd/Newportville Road from the street where Neil lived, Leonard Avenue - it's between Hulmeville Road and New Falls Road. The memorial dedication plaque is on the bridge.