Terry was assigned to Charlie Troop on July 13, 1967 and was Killed in Action on November 19, 1967. Terry was a Pilot of an UH-1C Helicopter. Terry was awarded the Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set of Army Aviator Wings.
If any family member or friend reads this blog, please contact me as I am looking for pictures and personal stories about this brave man.
Posted in: A-C, Our Fallen Comrades
Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment 
Stephen DaCosta
December 20, 2017
Terry was my roommate in flight school. Spent a night at his parents house on our way to Vietnam. We were both assigned to the Red Platoon, but I defected to Scouts in early August (just loved those OH-13’s). His personality was very easy going and never very military. Went on body escort to Ft.Wayne and was back to Charlie troop after a brief leave. I still greive; It was a preventable casualty. His helmet came off on impact from an engine failure on takeoff. The armored seat was too hard for the back of his head.
Karen Clark Whitehead and family
March 1, 2020
Steve, want to tell you how much my parents appreciated your visits. You are still very much appreciated both for your friendship with Terry and for your service. Thank you for your above response. We all still grieve for Terry as well. Knowing that others remember and care is truly appreciated.
Stephen DaCosta
March 1, 2020
Hi Karen. I miss him, too. We not only were roommates in Flight School, but hung out together on the weekends. Went to the Women’s College of Georgia a couple of times, Panama City Florida, and other places. I went back to Vietnam for another tour ’69-’70. Stephen DaCosta
18854 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 cell(440)221-9373 Please call.
Karen Whitehead
March 6, 2020
Steve certainly enjoyed our talk and sharing memories of Terry. Karen and Lonnie Whitehead, 1290 Sunfish Court, Cicero. IN 46034 , 317-727-9242.
Stephen DaCosta
March 6, 2020
When you are able to talk more, give me a call cell(440)221-9373, home(440)543-0332.
I talked so much that I didn’t get much sharing on your life. Love&Light, Steve