Francis was assigned to Charlie Troop on February 10, 1967 and was Killed in Action on August 9, 1967. Francis was a Pilot of an UH-1C helicopter. Francis was awarded the Purple Heart, the Air Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the 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 personal stories about this brave man.
Posted in: Our Fallen Comrades, P-R
Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment 
Mary Laukaitis
November 10, 2011
Francis was my brother!