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Not all Troopers who were Killed in Action aboard a Charlie Troop 1st squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment helicopter were assigned to Charlie Troop. As a Troop (A,B,C) would need men to man their helicopters, men from the other Troops would be sent on temporary duty to the units in need. Private First Class (PFC) Richard […]
September 2, 2010
One day my wife, Carol, and I were sitting around watching the DVD I am making of the Charlie Troop 1st of the 9th reunion. We got to the section on “Our Fallen Comrades” and she said you know the best way to honor these men is by living your life to the fullest. Since […]
April 7, 2010
John was assigned to the 557th TAC FTR Sqdn, 12th TAC FTR Wing, 13th AF, US Air Force and was attached to Charlie Troop as a Forward Observer. John was a Pilot. John was awarded a Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and a set of Air Force Pilot […]
April 5, 2010
Jack was assigned to Charlie Troop but transferred to Bravo Troop where he was Killed in Action on March 27, 1968. Once a Charlie Trooper always a Charlie Trooper. Jack was a Pilot. Jack was awarded The Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set of […]
April 5, 2010
Anthony Battel in Warrant Officer Flight School. Anthony with his Older brother Bruce and younger sister Elsbeth. These photos were sent to me by Elsbeth. Thank you so much. Anthony was assigned to Charlie Troop on August 10, 1969 and was Killed in Action on January 28, 1970. Anthony was […]
April 5, 2010
Waldo was assigned to Charlie Troop on July 28, 1969 and was Killed in Action on January 4, 1970. Waldo was an Infantryman or “Grunt” as they were called. Waldo was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. If any family member […]
April 4, 2010
David was assigned to Charlie Troop on October 11, 1969 and was Killed in Action on July 28, 1970. David was the pilot of a Cobra Gunship when it lost power and fell to the ground. David was awarded the Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set […]
April 4, 2010
James was assigned to Charlie Troop on May 2, 1967 and was Killed in Action on September 16, 1967. James was an Infantryman or a “Grunt” as they were called. James was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. If any family […]
April 4, 2010
James was assigned to Charlie Troop on March 13, 1969 and was Killed in Action on January 4, 1970. James was an Observation (Scout) pilot. James was awarded the Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set of Crew Member Wings. If any family members or friend reads […]
April 4, 2010
Cordis “Ray” White was assigned as an Infantryman or “Grunt” as they were called. Cordis was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. Ray’s Niece, Debby, contacted me. I have loaded the pictures that she has […]
Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment 
August 26, 2012
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