Decorated career soldier, remembered as a superb “dirty-boots” officer. Devoted to wife and children: 90 days before the end of each tour, would commence daily letter-writing campaign to family, counting down the time until his return.
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Garnet R. Derby - Missoula, MT
- 1965–2009
Army Lt. Col., 3d Bn., 8th Cav. Rgt., 3d Bde. Combat Team, 1st Cav. Div.