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!
Linda Sue Miller
April 2, 2022
Hi! Thank you for your service! Butch was married to my cousin Joanna and the marriage lasted only a few days less than a year. I remember the day we receivd the news of Butch’s fate. I unfortunately didnt spend time with Butch because right after the wedding, they were stationed in Wenatchee, Washington. Butch had the most beautiful sister, Mary, who recently passed away and Mary’s husband passed four months later. Butch has a number of nieces and nephews. I wish I knew more to tell you, but will forward any future info to you. God Bless!
Linda Barr Miller
506 N Spruce Street
Nokomis.Illinois 62075