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STAFF SERGEANT JAMES RAYMOND GENTILE was born on February 8, 1926, at Cooper Hospital in Camden, NJ. He was the youngest of six children born to Alfonzo and Buelah Gentile. The 1930 Cesus shows the family living in Hainesport, New Jersey. James R. Gentile was placed in The Children�s Home of Burlington County on July 17, 1934.James R.
Gentile lied about his age to enlist in the United States Army during
World War II. He may be the same James R. Gentile who was awarded the
Silver Star while serving with the First Cavalry Division. James R.
Gentile made a career out of the Army, and saw duty in Korea, and in
time Vietnam, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant
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MESSAGES LEFT ON THEWALL-USA |
** Note that some of these messages are from years ago
and their contact information may not be good anymore **
My Father, My Hero
My father, was killed in 'nam 2 days, before i was a year old.Though I didn't know him, he will always be my hero, for giving his life for his country, as a lot of other men did. I tip my hat to all who fought for the USA. If anyone, out there has information about my dad, or any pictures of him please e-mail me.
Jay Gentile
son
Watertown, New York
Jan 19, 2007
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SSGT Gentile was assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse) at the time of his death.
11th Armored Cavalry Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia are attempting to locate relatives of all of our
Troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Please contact us at: or through our website.
OPERATION EMBRACE
https://www.11thcavnam.com
Oct 28, 2006
BLACKHORSE TROOPER
POST-TO-POST HORSE-TO-HORSE AND ONTO FIDDLERS GREEN ALLONS AND AMEN.
Saturday, March 26, 2005
You will always be remembered.
Gentile gave his all for our country in three wars. He lied about his age to go into the military in
WWII and was a Japanese POW and was lucky to survive that and he fought in the Korean war and retired
from the Army but was called back up because of his critical MOS and went to Nam. He didn't have to
search the bunkers and tunnels because of his rank and age but he did anyhow and was killed by a bobby
trapped grenade. He was liked and respected by all. I was deeply sadened by his death and will never
forget him. For more information please contact me at
Glenn Haller
I served with him in B Trp. 11ACR
3870 Granger Dr.
Chamblee, GA 30341 USA
Monday, April 29, 20024
RETURN TO CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. VIETNAM MEMORIAL
