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Cpl. Donald MacLean Obituary
He was born Feb. 20, 1933, in Elkhart, Ind., to Alexander C. and Victoria MacLean.
At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was sent to Korea as a member of Company D, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division of the Korean War. First listed as Missing in Action on Dec. 2, 1950, after fighting the enemy in North Korea, his status was later changed to presumed dead on Dec. 31, 1953. Only recently were his remains positively identified.
He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, The Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
He is survived by his twin sister, Donna V. Mitchell of McHenry; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Earl, James, Peter, Frank and Gerald MacLean; and by his sisters, June Viverito, Loretta Anderson and Veronica Forstrom.
Arrangements were entrusted to Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, McHenry. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400 or visit www.justenfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cpl. Donald MacLean
August 31, 2013
On behalf of the Illinois Patriot Guard,
We would like to Thank the family of Cpl. MaClean for inviting us and allowing us the Honor of escorting Donald home, both from the airport and again today to his final resting place!!
Thank You,
Marvin "Monk" Bochum, Debbie "Boots" DeMarchi, Ron "Pags" Paglia,
Ride Captains, Illinois Patriot Guard
Jim West, Sr. Ride Captain, Illinois Patriot Guard
August 29, 2013
I would sit many nights hearing the stories told by my grandmother who would tell me all about her TWIN brother! How she would get you out of all kinda of trouble and she would tease you because she was older (by 3min) and sure enough she really always did have to get you out of trouble. I'm sorry I never met you, but from what grandmother told me; you would have fit right in this family! May you rest in peace and make sure you say Hi to my Dad and grandfather, I know you 3 will be getting into all kinds of trouble up there, but God will be there holding all of your hands, R.I.P. Uncle (Great) Donald!
August 28, 2013
RIP at home. God Bless You.
Sue Menolasino
August 27, 2013
You are finally being honored. You are definitely worthy of recognition by all of us. Thank you. You are a patriot!
William Mitchell
August 27, 2013
My mom has kept you in our hearts you will always be loved through my mother I just wished I had met you!!! Now your able to be home and at rest I am sure you are in the lords hands . And now I do know your with my father .and I do know you and my father are with our lord!! God bless you uncle Donald victor MacLean.
August 27, 2013
Thank you for serving and giving your life, for Freedom to all.
R.I.P.
August 27, 2013
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace. The Hill Family
T.F.
August 27, 2013
I Solute you Cpl.Maclean.
You are a soldier in the army of the Lord.
Peace to all.
Kat
August 27, 2013
A true hero. Thank you for your sacrifice.
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