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My brother, Warrant Officer David Robert Kink, died of injuries received in a light observation helicopter (LOH) crash in 1969. He had only been in Vietnam for a month. He was 19 and I had just turned eight. David was the only one to survive the crash – he lived for 12 days before […]
April 1, 2010
Joe was assigned to Charlie Troop on December 11, 1966 and was Killed in Action on January 4, 1967. Joe was assigned to the Blue platoon. Joe was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal.
March 29, 2010
Photograph taken by Clayton Morris. SSG Edward N. Kaneshiro after receiving the Silver Star, 1966. ***On July 5, 2022, President Biden will present Edward N. Kaneshiro the Medal of Honor to replace the On July 5, 2022, Edward was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to replace the Distinguished Service Cross. Citation: The President […]
March 29, 2010
Van in his ROTC uniform. The memorial page at the top of this post was given to me by Gary Pope a Charlie Trooper 1970-1971. Van was assigned to Charlie Troop on February 2, 1969 and was Killed in Action on March 12, 1971. Van was a Pilot of an AH-1G Cobra Attack helicopter. Van […]
March 29, 2010
Ronald was assigned to Charlie Troop on August 8, 1967 and was Killed in Action on March 15, 1968. Ronald was an observer on an OH-6A Observation helicopter. Ronald was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set of Crew Member Wings. If any […]
March 29, 2010
Gary was assigned to Charlie Troop on December 24, 1965 and was Killed in Action on June 22, 1966. Gary was an 11 B Infantryman. Gary was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal.
March 29, 2010
Michael was assigned to Charlie Troop on July 14, 1969 and was Killed in Action on January 28, 1970. Michael was a Pilot of an AH-1G Cobra Attack Helicopter. If any family member or friend reads tis blog, please contact me as I am looking for pictures and personal stories about this brave man.
March 28, 2010
Harvey was assigned to Charlie Troop on July 26, 1966 and was Killed in Action on January 28, 1967. Harvey was a Pilot. Harvey was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set of Army Aviator Wings.
March 28, 2010
Charles was assigned to Charlie Troop on September 22, 1969 and was Killed in Action on December 12, 1969. Charles was a Pilot of an OH-6A Observation helicopter. Charles was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and a set of Army Aviator Wings. If any […]
Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment 
April 2, 2010
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