Orestes History

Our Fallen Soldiers

Our community was spared tragedy in previous wars but was hit hard during the Vietnam Conflict. Orestes pays great tribute to our fallen soldiers, Edward Sizelove and Patrick Hartwell.

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CPL Edward Leroy Sizelove


CPL Edward Leroy Sizelove, 20, Alexandria, was a ground casualty June 2, 1968 as a result of hostile artillery, rocket and mortar fire, in the Thau Thien Province, South Vietnam. He was born December 16, 1947, attended Orestes Consolidated School and graduated Alexandria-Monroe High School. He entered the United States Army March 23, 1968 and was in the 101st Airborne. His name appears on the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. (Panel 61W..Row 16).



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SGT Patrick Alan Hartwell

SGT Patrick Alan Hartwell, 22, Alexandria, was a ground casualty, June 5, 1970 as a result of small arms fire in Cambodia while in the Vietnam War. He was born April 8, 1948, attended Orestes Consolidated School and graduated from Alexandria-Monroe High School in 1967. He entered the U.S. Army January 7, 1970 and was a member of the 1st Cavalry. His name appears on the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. (Panel 9W..Row 13). His parents Joseph and Evelyn Hartwell are Charter Members of the Orestes Historical Society.



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