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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 4, 2010
Robert “Bo” was assigned to Charlie Troop on January 19, 1967 and was killed in Action on August 9, 1967. Robert was a Pilot of a UH-1C helicopter. Robert 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 family […]
April 4, 2010
Billy was assigned to Charlie Troop on August 17, 1965 and was Killed in Action on November 16, 1965 on LZ XRAY. Billy was a Pilot of a UH-1B helicopter. Billy was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and a set of Army Aviator Wings. […]
April 4, 2010
John was assigned to Charlie Troop on May 6, 1967 and was Killed in Action on February 12, 1968. John was a Door Gunner on an OH-6A Observation helicopter. John was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set of Crew Member Wings. If any family or friends […]
April 4, 2010
William was assigned to Charlie Troop on September 27, 1966 and was Killed in Action on July 9, 1967. William was a Crew Chief on an UH-1D helicopter. William was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. If any family or friends reads this blog, please contact […]
April 4, 2010
Douglas was assigned to Charlie Troop. Douglas became an MIA on October 18, 1970. When the recovery team landed the day after the crash they found WM Cahill’s and Sgt Bailey’s bodies . Both of their flight helmets were destroyed. One helmet was found in perfect condition. Weapons were found and a GI Boot print was found […]
April 4, 2010
John was assigned to Charlie Troop on August 8, 1968 and was Killed in Action on September 26, 1968. I served with John. He was dedicated soldier and a good man with a smile and a Hello for everyone. John was an Observer on an OH-6A Observation helicopter. John was awarded the Purple Heart, Air […]
April 4, 2010
Charles or David as he was known by was assigned to Charlie Troop on May 9, 1968 and was Killed in Action on August 16, 1968. I served with David. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for all. The picture is of David and Colonel Charles Sonnkalb Sr. as David’s dad […]
April 4, 2010
Thomas Soma in Vietnam Tom’s High School Graduation Picture. >Thomas was assigned to Charlie Troop on February 7, 1967 and was Killed in Action on December 30, 1969. Thomas was an Observer on an OH-6A Observation Helicopter. Thomas was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service […]
April 4, 2010
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 […]
Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment 
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