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Clifford Smith

April 4, 2010

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Clifford was assigned to Charlie Troop on August 19, 1966 and was Killed in Action on December 1, 1966. Clifford was the Infantry (Blues) Platoon Leader. Clifford was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. If any family member or friend reads this blog, please contact […]

Robert Smeal

April 3, 2010

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    Robert was assigned to Charlie Troop on August 8, 1967 and was Killed in Action on March 15, 1968. Robert was an Observer on an OH-6A Observation Helicopter. Robert was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and a set of Crew Member Wings. If any […]

George Slye

April 3, 2010

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George was assigned to Charlie Troop but later reassigned to Alpha Troop 1/9 Cav where he was Killed in Action an May 2, 1970. Once a Charlie Trooper always a Charlie Trooper. Jack was an Observer on an OH-6A Light Observation Helicopter. Jack was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign […]

Gerald S. Simons

April 3, 2010

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  Gerald was assigned to Charlie Troop on July 22, 1966 and was Killed in Action on August 8, 1966. Gerald was a Pilot of an UH-1B helicopter. Gerald was awarded the Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and a set of Army Aviator Wings. If any […]

Howard A. Sessoms

April 3, 2010

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Paul Davis was a friend and Comrade of Howard Sessoms. This is how he remembers him: I was the pilot of the second aircraft (Gunship ) in the team when Howard Sessoms was killed. His aircraft was shot down during a fire fight with a large NVA force on June 21, 1967. My aircraft was […]

Steven L. Seigler

April 3, 2010

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Steven was assigned to Charlie Troop on June 2, 1970 and was Killed in Action on February 13, 1971. Steven was a Crew Chief. Steven was awarded the Air Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set of Crew Member Wings. If any family member or friend […]

Rudolf A. Schrader

April 3, 2010

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Rudolf was assigned to Charlie Troop on November 26, 1967 and was Killed in Action on January 28, 1968. Rudolf was a Crew Chief. He 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 Crew Member Wings. If any family member […]

Francis A. Rochkes

April 3, 2010

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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 […]

Ronald E. Roberts

April 3, 2010

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Ronald was assigned to Charlie Troop on June 10, 1968 and was Killed in Action on December 29, 1968. I served with Ronald. He was a good man and he was dedicated to his team. Ronald was a Door Gunner on an OH-6A Observation Helicopter. Ronald was awarded the Purple Heart, the Air Medal, the […]

Alton R. Roberts

April 3, 2010

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                  Alton was assigned to Charlie Troop on January 19, 1970 and was Killed in Action on April 13, 1971. Alton was a Door Gunner on an OH-6A Observation helicopter. Alton was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service […]