Walter was assigned to Charlie Troop on January 4, 1968 and was Killed in Action on March 15, 1968. Walter was a Pilot of an OH-6A observation helicopter. Walter was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set of Army Aviator Wings.
Posted in: Our Fallen Comrades, P-R
Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment 
Bill Schwent
October 21, 2013
I was a candidate in OCS with “pan” who was considered by his fellow candidates to be one of our “cooler” comrades. After we completed OCS, we went to flight school with several of our classmates. He was always our “Frank Sinatra” image of Lompoc, California.
If any of his comrades from the 1/9th Cav know the details of his death, I would appreciate hearing of them so I can pass them on to our OCS comrades.
Bil Panama
July 10, 2016
Not sure if you received the first message concerning my Uncle John.
patrickbieneman
July 10, 2016
Bill,
If you have visited my blog, then you see what I do to Honor Our Brothers who were killed in Action. Is Barbara your mother. I had had contact with a Barbara who said she was his brother but I have not been able to contact her lately. What I am looking for are pictures of John in Uniform and as a youngster. With Family would be nice. Then I would like to have a story about him as to what he was like as a human being. I can tell what he did in the Army and what medals he earned but That doesn’t say anything about him as a human being. I want the world to see both sides of the man. So if you can help me out I surely would appreciate it. Are you old enough to remember him? My email is pcbnamin@verizon.net. Any pictures or any story (ies) can be sent to that address. We hold reunions every year where we honor the Fallen as well as any family members that comes. This years reunion is in Branson, MO September 29,30th and October 1st.
Bil Panama
July 10, 2016
Ask away, I am his only nephew….!
Danielle Kane
September 18, 2016
Uncle John, I love you even though we never met. Your my hero. Love your niece Danielle
patrickbieneman
September 18, 2016
Danielle, Your Uncle John was and always will be an American Hero.