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Retired four-star Gen. William “Buck” Kernan, a Vietnam veteran and former 18th Airborne Corps commander, died at 79.

A celebration of life for the decorated combat veteran is scheduled for Oct. 4 in Fayetteville.

Kernan's extensive military career included commanding the 75th Ranger Regiment and serving as a NATO Supreme Allied Commander.

A celebration of life is set for Oct. 4 to honor Vietnam veteran and former commanding general of the 18th Airborne Corps, retired four-star Gen. William “Buck” Kernan, who died recently.

The 79-year-old combat veteran died at his home in Pinehurst on Sept. 2, according to Col. Mary Ricks, director of Public Affairs for the 18th Airborne Corps.

In April, Kernan's high-school sweetheart and wife of 60 years, Marianne Purnell Ke

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