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220th RAC Personnel Roster
Updated: June 30, 2010
Our official point of contact for personnel information is Keeper-of-the-List, Bob McComiskie. Below is a special, one-purpose e-mail address (not Bob's personal e-address). THIS IS THE OFFICIAL ROSTER E-MAIL ADDRESS.
So, if you want an address of a friend, make changes to the roster, etc., just send Bob an email:
We have placed, where known, a job next to each name, but we are not sure of all of them (corrections welcomed). The list is only as good as your input and corrections.
- If there is an "A" (in the 3rd column), there is an address.
- If there is an "E," we have an email address.
- If there is a "P," we have a phone number.
- Personnel on the list with a red background are deceased. Some have Virtual Wall links to further discribe their situation, if the were either MIA or KIA.
In preparation for the upcoming reunion, the roster will indicate the decision our group members make regarding their plans to attend or not attend the 2010 reunion. Below is the legend and meaning of stars placed in column three of the roster:
2010 Reunion Staff Member.
Will attend 2010 reunion
Not able to attend 2010 reunion
The list grows and becomes better with each email asking us to add a name, so you can help out by bringing needed additions and corrections to the list. As we receive new addresses, etc. we will add them to this data base.
If you notice any incorrect information or want to add data or information, please submit the information to Bob McComiskie. Bob will see that the changes are reflected on this page. Thanks for your assistance and input.
| Adams, Tom 1969 |
Pilot WO Phu Bai |
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| Aldrich, Thomas H. 1971 |
Pilot Lt |
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| Alegi, Thomas |
Crew Chief 68 |
E |
| Alexander, Raymond W., Jr.; May 1966—May 1967 |
CPT, Catkiller Whiskey, 3rd Plat, Marble Mountain |
A, E |
| Allen, 1971 |
SSGT |
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| Allen, 1971 |
SP4 |
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| Almond, Richard, 1971 |
Pilot/CPT, Motor Ofdficer |
A,P |
| Aman, George; 1966—67 |
CWO, 1st Platoon, Quang Ngai |
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| Amberger, Bill, 1965 |
CPT, Pilot, orig Catkiller |
Deceased |
| Anderson, Gary N., 1969 |
SP4, Aircraft Crewman, Phu Bai |
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| Anderson, Quinton "Andy" 1968—69 |
Pilot, Catkiller 10/03 |
A,E, P  |
| Anskewicz, 1971 |
Pilot WO |
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| Antonopolis, David; 1966—67 |
CPT, Catkiller, 1st Plat, Quang Ngai |
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| Arrington, Theron, 1967 |
CPT, Catkiller, 2nd Plat, Hue Citadel |
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| Arrington, Bob, 1969—70 |
Catkiller 18 |
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| Arthur, Ed |
Crewchief |
E |
B |
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| Badger, Stephen 1967 |
Crewchief SP5 Dong Ha |
A,E |
| Barsis, Ed 1967 |
Dong Ha |
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| Baronowski, 1971 |
Pilot, WO |
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| Bartolo, Tony, 1965 |
Pilot, 4th Plat, departed on arrival |
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| Bates, Paul Jennings Jr., (Virtual Wall), 1971 |
Pilot, CPT, Catkiller, Mesa, Arizona |
presumed deceased, MIA 10 Aug. 1971 |
| Batten, Thomas E.Jr., 1965 |
1LT, Pilot, orig Catkiller |
A,P |
| Beaty, John |
Pilot Catkiller 46 |
E |
| Bebief, Billy W., 1969 |
SP5 mechanic |
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| Behney, Donovan, 1965 |
CWO, Pilot, Motor Officer |
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| Bercoff, |
Pilot |
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| Behrens, 1971 |
Pilot Lt |
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| Bell, Pete |
Crewchief |
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| Bellak, James, May 1966—May '67 |
SP4, Crew Chief, Ohio |
A, P |
| Bennett, Bill |
SSgt |
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| Bentley, Jack 1968—69 |
CPT, IP, Catkiller 16/17 |
A, E, P |
| Benton, Paul 1968 |
Motor Pool SP5 |
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| Berry, Lee 67 |
Crewchief SSgt DaNang |
A,E |
| Bielot, Richard (Dick), 1966—67 |
1LT, Hue Plat, Catkiller Echo/21 |
A, E, P |
| Billings, Rick, 1967—68 |
Stand. Pilot, 3rd Plat, Marble Mountain |
deceased SEE NOTE 3 below |
| Blades, William E. 1966—67 |
SP4, Acft Mech, 2nd Plat, Hue |
twin of Willis |
| Blades, Willis. 1966—67 |
SP4, Acft Mech, 2nd Plat, Hue |
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| Blankenship, 1967 |
SGT, Maint Section, Phu Bai |
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| Blanchard, Russ 1968 |
Pilot XO |
deceased 1980 |
| Blevins, Pete, 1969 |
Pilot, XO, Catkiller 13 |
E |
| Bogue, Zack 1966-67 |
Pilot Phu Bai |
A, E |
| Bonning, Jerry, 1968 |
Pilot, Cat Killer 33,44 |
A, E, P |
| Booe, Paul, 1971 |
Pilot |
A, E, P |
| Boothby, Tony C., 1969 |
SP4, Aircraft Mechanic, Phu Bai |
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| Bostwick, 1971 |
SSG |
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| Bounds, Roger 1968 |
Pilot CPT, Catkiller 11 |
A, E, P |
| Boutwell, Robert Marshall "Bo", 1969—70 |
ILT, Catkiller 12, 1st Platoon, PBO |
A, E, P |
| Bowen, Fred |
1LT, Pilot |
A, P |
| Bowen, Gerald, June 1968—'69 |
SP4, Aircraft Mechanic |
A, E, P |
| Bozarth, Terance M., 1968 (Virtual wall:search Bozarth) |
Pilot, 1LT, Catkiller 1968, Kettering, OH |
KIA, 22-Feb. 1968 |
| Bradley, Ervin F., 1969 |
SP5, Aircraft Mechanic, Phu Bai |
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| Bradley, Roger, 1965 |
SP4, Crew Chief, orininal unit |
A, E, P  |
| Bradshaw, 1971 |
SP4 |
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| Brennan, Paul V., 1969—70 |
Pilot, CPT, Catkiller 3 |
A, E, P |
| Breitweiser, 1971 |
SP4 |
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| Brett, Joe |
108th Sundowner Yankee |
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| Brezinski, Louis, 1970—71 |
Pilot, Catkiller 16 |
A, E  |
| Brinkley, Lemuel "Lem"; 1966—67 |
CPT, Catkiller, 3rd Plat, DaNang/Supply Officer, Phu Bai |
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| Broberg, Daryl R., 1969 |
SP4, Aircraft Mechanic, Phu Bai |
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| Brown, Michael W 1967-68 |
Crewchief |
A, E, P |
| Brown, Randolph A., 1969 |
SP4, Aircraft Crewman, Phu Bai |
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| Brown, Warren J., 1966-67 |
SP4, Crew Chief/Tech Inspector |
E |
| Brubaker, Lee |
Pilot |
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| Briggs, 1971 |
SP4 |
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| Bruton, Charles "Bud" W., Jr., 1968—69 |
Pilot, Catkiller 18 |
A, E, P  |
| Buchanan, 1971 |
SP5 |
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| Buley, Dennis |
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E |
| Bumgardner, Leonard 1968—69 |
Pilot 1LT Phu Bai, Catkiller 14/09 |
A, E, P  |
| Bunn, Lloyd E. (SFC Retired) |
SP5, U-6 mechanic, Phu Bai |
E |
| Burke, Scott R. |
Pilot, Catkiller 33 |
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| Burnell, Chris, 1968 |
unknown |
Colorado |
| Burnett, 1971 |
SP5 |
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| Burnett, 1971 |
PFC |
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| Buster, Morris R. |
SP5, Crew Chief, Phu Bai, Dong Ha |
A, E, P |
| Butler, Michael |
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E |
| Butterfield, Wayne, 1969 |
SP5, Flightline |
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| Byrd, Hugh McNeil 'Mack' Jr., 1968—69 Virtual Wall:search Byrd |
1LT, Catkiller, Berea, KY |
KIA, deceased 1 Jan. 1969 |
C |
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| Cabell, Brown 1971 |
Pilot WO Catkiller 14/9 |
A, E, P |
| Cabral, Jose Maria, 1969 |
unknown |
San Mateo, CA |
| Cahill, Terrance |
Catkiller |
E |
| Cardillo, Anthony "Tony"; 1966 |
1LT, Catkiller, transferred to 183rd RAC |
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| Carecchia, D |
Pilot |
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| Carlin, James R., June 1966—June 1967 |
Pilot, CPT, 1st Plat Ldr, DaNang/Supply Officer Phu Bai in 1967 |
E, Port Lavaca, TX |
| Caryl, Ray 1967-68 |
Pilot Catkiller 32/42 |
A, E  |
| Casey, 1967 |
Pilot WO/MNT |
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| Castren, Floyd, 1967—68 |
CW4, Catkiller, Maintenance Officer |
deceased |
| Caton, Ed, Mar. 1967—Oct. 68 |
SP5, Crewchief, Phu Bai, Quang Ngai and Dong Ha |
E |
| Cavazos, |
Motor Pool |
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| Caverhill, Phil, 1968—69 |
VARSAC E-5, USMC AO |
A, E, P  |
| Cayton, Eddie |
Crewchief |
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| Cerne, Roger 1968 |
Pilot Cpt Phu Bai |
A, P |
| Chaki, Louis C., Jr., 1969 |
SP4, Aircraft Mechanic, Phu Bai |
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| Chancellor, Robert L., 1965 |
CPT, Pilot, Plat. Ldr., orig Catkiller |
A, P |
| Chandler, Reuben 1970 |
Pilot, Cat Killer 45 |
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| Cherrix, Stanley L. 1971 |
Pilot/Cpt SEC LDR |
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| Chilene, Ed 1967-68 |
SP5, Motor Pool |
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| Chong, Sergio, 1969 |
SP4, Aircraft Mechanic, Phu Bai |
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| Chroback, Walt, 1965 |
1LT, Pilot, orig Catkliier |
left unit upon arrival |
| Clark, David L., 1971 |
SP4, Sheet metal shop, Phu Bai |
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| Clark, Gary L., 1968 |
MAJ, Catkiller 6 |
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| Clark, Thomas E., 1970—71 |
Catkiller 36 |
A, E, P |
| Clement, Edgar "Doc" 1968—69 |
CPT, Catkiller 18 |
A, E, P  |
| Clemons, 1971 |
SP5 |
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| Clobes, 1971 |
SP4 |
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| Cluggish, Raymond |
Crewchief |
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| Cooper, Ervil, 1969 |
unknown |
Muncie, IN |
| Coito, George |
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| Cole, Charles M., 1969 |
SP5, Aircraft Mechanic, Phu Bai |
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| Collins, Carl; 1966—67 |
CPT, USMC, AO |
3rd Marine Div, Phu Bai |
| Coney, 1971 |
SGT |
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| Cotton, 1971 |
SSGT |
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| Cortner, Bob 1967-68 |
Pilot Catkiller 13/28 |
A, E, P |
| Coryell, James; 1966—67 |
Maint NCO, Phu Bai |
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| Covino, Bob, 1966 |
1LT, non-pilot, Signal Maint. Officer |
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| Crawford, Howard, 1965 |
PFC |
from a roster of EM who rifle qualified |
| Critchett |
SP5 |
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| Cummings, Scott 1968-69 |
Motor Pool Sgt Phu Bai |
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| Cummings, Scott 1971 |
SP5 |
A, E, P |
| Cunningham, Johnny 1969 |
Motor Pool SP4 Phu Bai |
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| Currie, Dennis D. 1966-68 |
Crewchief/inspector |
A, E, P |
| Curry, Jerry Ralph, Major 1965—66 |
MAJ, Catkiller 6, 1st CDR (MG Ret.) |
A, E, P |
D |
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| Davidson, Bill, 1966 |
Pilot, |
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| Davis, Grayson L., 1968 |
Pilot, Catkiller 45/3 |
A, E, P  |
| Davis, Joe; 1966—67 |
CPT, Asst. Opns Off/3rd Plat. DaNang |
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| Davis, Melvin, 1965 |
1LT, Pilot, orig Catkiller (LTC Ret.) |
A, E, P |
| Decker, Toby; 1966—67 |
1LT, CDR, 231st Signal Det., Phu Bai |
attached to 220th RAC |
| De La Santos, Ron |
Catkiller |
E |
| Delcamp, Dale 'Dudley', March 1968—June '69, SP5 |
Wings of Freedom Open Mess manager, (7 clubs; official MOS 67B20 Crew Chief) |
A, E, P |
| DeMarchi, Richard "Dick"; 1966—67 |
CWO, Catkiller |
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| DeMots, John Michael; Aug. 1970— Aug. 71 |
CW2, Catkiller 42 |
A, E  |
| De Noux, Neil, 1966—67 |
SFC, Mess Steward, Phu Bai |
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| Dent, Skip |
Shotgun 43 |
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| Dewberry, Dennis, 1969 |
unknown |
Hollywood, FL |
| Diebert, Charles 'Larry', Jan.15, '67—Jan. 15 '68 |
CPT, Catkiller 10/46 |
A,E,P |
| Diedrich, David 1971 |
Pilot Cpt |
A, P |
| DiGrezio, Gerald A. "Jerry", Jan. 1970—Jan. 1971 |
CPT, Pilot/Opns Off., Catkiller 25/3 |
A, E, P  |
| Dinan, 1971 |
Pilot WO |
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| Dodson, Bob |
Flightline |
Robinson, IL |
| Dolan, Dennis L., |
CPT, pilot |
E |
| Domine,Bob |
Pilot |
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| Dominic, Michael |
Motor Pool |
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| Donnick, Mike |
Catkiller |
E |
| Donnlley, Buddy |
Pilot |
E |
| Dortch, William R. (Bill) |
Pilot, CPT, Catkiller ? AC Maint Off. |
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| Drechsel, Carl |
Pilot Catkiller 30 |
A, E, P  |
| Dudek, Charles R., 1969—'70 |
CWO, Pilot, Catkiller 32 |
A, E, P |
| Duenow, Mark "Dino" |
Pilot Catkiller 21 |
A, E, P |
| Dumas, 1969 |
SGT |
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| Dunne, Robert V.; 1966—67 |
MAJ, Catkiller 6, Cdr Oct 66—Mar 1967 |
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| Duplesis, Troy 1967 |
CPT, 2nd Plat Ldr, Hue |
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| Dyall, 1971 |
SP4 |
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E |
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| Early, Unknown, 1969 |
SSG, Operations, Phu Bai |
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| Ebeling, 1971 |
SP4 |
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| Edgar, 1971 |
PFC |
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| Edwards, 1971 |
Sgt |
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| Elliott, Tom, 1969 |
Crewchief |
E, P |
| Ellison, Tannie Walter "Pee Wee," 1969 |
SP4, Aircraft Crewman, supply |
A, E, P |
| Ethridge, 1971 |
SP4 |
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| Evans, Glenn, 1970—71 |
SP5, Catkiller Crew Chief |
A, E, P  |
| Everett, William E., 1965—66 |
CPT, Catkiller 16, Plat. LDR, (LTC Ret.) |
A, E, P  |
F |
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| Fatera, Frank, 1968 |
Mechanic, Engine Shop |
unknown |
| Faulkner, Bill 1967—68 |
CPT, Catkiller 26, Hue Citadel/Phu Bai |
A, E, P |
| Faust, Jay 1968 |
SGT, Flightline |
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| Feeley, Patrick "Pat", 1966 |
CWO, Pilot |
transferred to 183rd RAC (cross-leveling program) |
| Fenstemaker, Bill, 1969 |
SP5, Flightline |
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| Fenwick, Jay, 1969 |
Catkiller 22 |
E |
| Ferguson, Robert "Bob", 1971 |
WO, Catkiller 31 |
Hometown: Bartlesville, OK. Have Zippo inscribed: 'FERG' Catkiller 31 (N9540Q) |
| Fernandez, Walter "Chico", 1966—67 |
CPT, OPS Officer/Asst OPS Officer (S2-Intel and Security) |
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| Fero, Ronald M, 1965 |
Pilot, WO, original Catkiller, Scotia, NY |
deceased, died 20 Dec.1965, flight opns in Vietnam |
| Fetera, Francis, 1968—69 |
SP5, Aircraft Mechanic |
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| Figueras, 1971 |
PFC |
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| Finch, Charles, 1968—70 |
1LT, Catkiller 19 |
A, E, P  |
| Fitts, Charlie, November 1967- June 1969 |
Tech Inspector SP5 |
A, E, P |
| Fleckinstien, Bill 1968 |
unknown |
Medford, OR |
| Fogglemon, 1971 |
SP4 |
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| Freck, Bob, 1967 |
CPT, Plt Ldr, Original Catkiller 46, Spring '67 |
Possibly living in Oklahoma |
| Freitas, Daniel "Danny", 1968—69 |
SP5, Crew Chief, Marble Mountain/Phu Bai |
A, E, P  |
| Frey, Gene B., 1967—68 |
Catkiller 22/31 |
A, E, P  |
| Friend, Dwight, 1969 |
SP5, Flightline |
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| Fritchig, 1971 |
SP4 |
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| Fudge, Gerald |
1LT, Pilot |
A, P |
| Fuller, 1968 |
Flightline SP5 Phu Bai |
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G |
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| Gaddis |
Pilot |
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| Gardner, 1971 |
Pilot WO |
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| Garcia, Felipe P., 1969 |
SP5, Aircraft Crewman, Phu Bai |
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| Garin, Paul |
Pilot, Catkiller 08 |
A, P |
| Garth, Robert Wilton Jr., 1966 (Virtual Wall:search Garth) |
CPT, Catkiller 1966, Madison, GA |
KIA, 23 Sep. 1966, buried Marietta Nat. Cem. |
| Gates, Rick, 1971 |
CPT, 4th Platoon Leader |
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| Gaunt, James C., 1971 |
WO, Catkiller 17 |
E  |
| Gebhardt, Raymond Gene, 1969 |
Pilot, Catkiller 6, MAJ /CO |
Deceased |
| Gemza, Roger |
Catkiller |
E |
| Giles, 1971 |
SP5 |
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| Glatz, Duane; 1966—67 |
CPT, Flight Surgeon, 131st/Catkillers |
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| Glavin, Jim; Feb. 1966—June 1967 |
LT/JG US Navy, NILO, Hue (backseat AO) |
A, E [Naval Intelligence Liaison Officer] |
| Godfrey, Wade H., 1970—71 |
Pilot, CW2, Catkiller (Camera Pod Project) |
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| Goldberg, Ron 1969-70 |
Pilot WO |
E |
| Gonzales, Tim 1968 |
Flightline SP5 Phu Bai |
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| Gonzales, 1971 |
SSgt |
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| Goodrum, Chareles L. "Chuck", 1971 |
CPT, XO, Catkiller05/36 |
A, E. P |
| Goodspeed, Bobby 1968—69 |
CPT, Pilot |
deceased 2003 |
| Gore, Bruce, 1971 |
SP4, Motor Pool |
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| Gram, 1971 |
PFC |
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| Grass, Steven A., 1969 |
CPT, Catkiller 46 |
A, P |
| Greenfield, Donald, 1965 |
PFC |
from roster of EM who rifle qualified |
| Greenawalt, William 'Greenie', 1969—70 |
Pilot |
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| Grier , Gordon B |
Pilot |
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| Grimes, 1968 |
SSG, Supply SGT Phu Bai |
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| Grimsley, Bill; 1967 |
CPT, 4th Platoon Ldr, Dong Ha |
brought platoon back from 219th RAC, Apr/May 1967 |
| Grocox, Dewey, 1965-66 |
Crewchief |
A, E, P |
| Groom, Ron, 1965 |
1LT, Pilot, orig Catkiller (MAJ Ret.) |
A, P |
| Grove, Tim, 1969 |
unknown |
Indiana |
| Guinn, Jack L., from July 1970 |
MAJ, CDR, Catkiller 6 |
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H |
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| Haines, Palmer Swift; 1966—67 |
CPT, 2nd Platoon Ldr, Hue |
deceased, September 2004. See notice at catcom10-2004 (archived '02 - '04) |
| Hall, Harry 1967 |
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| Hamilton, Larry 1968 |
unknown |
Ashland, OR |
| Hamley, Barry, 1966 |
1LT, Pilot, departed on arrival |
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| Hamm, Joe; 1966—67 |
CWO, Catkiller, Hue, Acft Maint Tech, Phu bai |
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| Hammel; 1966—67 |
MAJ, USMC AO Sec/Team Chief, 3rd Mar Div |
Phu bai |
| Harrison, Darrell |
Catkiller CC |
E |
| Harrison, Donald Lee, 1968 (Virtual Wall) |
Catkiller 49, MAJ, 24 July 1946 - 14 Jan. 1980, Chamblee, GA |
MIA, 29 October 1968, later declared deceased. |
| Harrison, Ulysses, 1—21 March 1966 |
CPT, Catkiller Original, 1st Platoon at Quang Ngai (recommendede for DFC/Gallantry, per Bill Everett. |
WIA, evacuated to Chu Lai, Marine Hospital. S/N 05413085 |
| Hartman, Benjamin C. Jr., 1965—66 |
CPT, Catkiller Original, 3rd Plat. Ldr, Danang |
KIA second tour,Sep 19, 1968
Vietnam Wall: search Hartman
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| Harvey, Marvin |
Crewchief |
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| Hastings, John, 1966 |
1LT, Pilot, left unit on arrival |
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| Hates, Gene |
Pilot |
A, P |
| Hatton, Edward T., April 1968—Sep 1968 |
Pilot, CPT, Catkiller 25 |
A, E, P (retired LTC)  |
| Haworth, Gerald Glynn 1971 |
Pilot WO Phu Bai |
P |
| Hayes, Gene K., 1969—70 |
CPT, Catkiller 10 |
deceased March 13, 2010 |
| Haygood, 1971 |
Pilot WO |
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| Heath, 1968-69 |
Flightline SFC, Phu Bai |
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| Helsel, 1971 |
Pilot WO |
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| Henderson,1969 |
Orderly Room, Phu Bai |
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| Herring, John |
Pilot |
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| Hillman, John S, CPT, 1969—70 |
Pilot, Catkiller 46/3 |
A, E, P  |
| Hodges, Joe 1966-67 |
CPT, 3rd Plat., CatKiller Zulu, DaNang |
deceased December 15, 2009 |
| Hoffman, 1971 |
SP4 |
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| Hohmann, 1971 |
Pilot WO |
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| Holihan, John M. Sr |
Pilot, Catkiller 40 (orig Dong Ha Plt.) |
A, E, P (formerly a 219th RAC pilot) |
| Holmberg, John |
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| Hooper, William C. "Bill", 1968—69 |
CPT, Catkiller 12 |
A, E, P  |
| Houston, Ken, 1969 |
unknown |
East Alton, IL |
| Hoyhem, 1971 |
SP4 |
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| Hudson, James R., Jr., May 1967—May '69 |
CPT, Catkiller 12 |
A, E, P |
| Hughes, Cliff |
AO, 108th Arty |
E |
| Humphrey, Mike (under Stoke's command) |
SP4, U-6 Crew Chief, Phu Bai |
A, E, P |
| Hutchinson, Jerry |
|
E |
| Hurtado, 1971 |
SP5 |
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| Huston, Larry 1967-68 |
Crewchief SP5, Phu Bai |
A, E, P |
I |
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| Iaeger, Dennis |
|
E |
| Imel, Gary L., 1965 |
1LT, Pilot, original Catkiller |
A, E |
| Inman, Terry, 1966 |
1LT, Pilot, left unit on arrival |
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J |
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| Jackobs, |
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| Jackson, Jerry 1964 |
Pilot, 1LT, CatKiller LIMA |
A, E |
| Jackson 1971 |
SP5 |
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| Jackson, 1971 |
SP4 |
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| Jenkins, Dennis R., June 1968—December 1969 |
SP5 Flightline |
E |
| Jermyn, Bobby Ray, 1967(Vietnam Wall) |
CPT, Hue/Dong Ha Platoon, Handsboro, MS. Ft Sill class of 11-64 |
KIA (acft crash), 23 May 1967Virtual Wall: search Jermyn |
| Johnson, Donald J., 1965 |
1LT, Pilot, original Catkiller |
Deceased |
| Johnson, Bobbie; 1967 |
CWO, Pilot, 2nd Plat Hue |
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| Johnson, Herb |
SFC, Maint Sergeant |
E |
| Johnson, Rick, 1967 |
Pilot CPT |
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| Joles, Robert J. "Bob", 1969—70 |
Pilot, CPT, XO, Catkiller 5 |
A, E, P |
| Jones, Bob |
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| Jones, Bruce 1964 |
Pay/personnell Sp4 |
A, E |
| Jones, John B., 1965 |
CPT, Pilot, Plat. LDR, original Catkiller |
A, P |
| Jones, Lee Roy 1967 |
Motor Pool SSgt Phu Bai |
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| Jones, Randy 1971 |
Pilot/Cpt 1PLT CMDR |
A, P |
| Jordan, Robert Jr., 1965 |
1LT, Pilot, original Catkiller, 2nd Plat, Ops Officer |
A, P |
K |
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| Kaufman, Walt |
Pilot |
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| Keathley, Jimmie, 1965 |
Pilot, original Catkiller |
A, E |
| Keener, Galen, Sept 1968—Sept 1969 |
Sheetmetal shop |
A, E, P: Seven Valleys, PA |
| Keeven, Louis Ferdinand, 1967, Virtual Wall: search Keeven |
Pilot, CW2, Catkiller 1967, Florissant, MO |
KIA, 4 December 1967 (hostile gunshot) |
| Keltner, Kenneth "Tony", 1967 —68 |
Pilot, Catkiller 17 |
deceased, Aug. 13, 2009 |
| Kennedy, 1971 |
Pilot WO |
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| Kent, Ed |
|
E |
| Kessler, 1969 |
SSG |
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| Kibffer, Charles M. |
Pilot |
A,P |
| Kiefer, Chuck, 1965 |
1LT, Pilot, original Catkiller |
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| Kilduff, Bob 1969—70 |
Pilot Catkiller 40/4 |
A, E, P |
| Kime, Barry L., 1969 |
SP4, Aircraft Mechanic, Phu Bai |
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| Kimsey, William Arthur Jr., 1967—68, Virtual Wall: search Kimsey |
Pilot, CW2, Reliance, Tennessee |
deceased, KIA 21 January 1968 |
| Kiper, Richard; 1966—67 |
CWO, Catkiller, 1st Plat, Quang Ngai |
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| Klett, Keith, 1968 |
Pilot |
A,E,P |
| Kline, Barry L. 1969 |
SP5, Aircraft Crewman, Phu Bai |
|
| Klutts, Joe A. "Nokey", Oct 1969—Oct 70 |
LT, Catkiller 14 |
A, E |
| Knight, Alec, December 1968—October 1969 |
SP5, Engine Mechanic (EM and NCO Club manager) |
A, E, P |
| Knight, Kirk M. 1971 |
Pilot, 1LT |
|
| Kovach, John |
Pilot, Catkiller 16/8 |
E |
| Krebs, Joe |
108th Arty Sundowner Kilo |
E |
| Kunimura, Donald, 1970—71 |
1SGT, Catkiller(1SGT) |
|
| Kunitake, Nelson 1971 |
Pilot |
A |
L |
|
|
| LaFerriere, Robert 'Bob,' 1968 |
Catkiller 2, Assistant Operations Officer |
A,E, P  |
| LaRoque, Glenn |
Crewchief |
E |
| Lamonds, Ron |
SP5 Flightline |
E |
| Landersheim, Larrie John, 1969—70 Virtual Wall: search Landersheim |
Pilot, WO1, Catkiller 1969, Jacksonville, FL |
deceased, killed in action 23 May 1970 (see Note 2 below) |
| Landsdell, 1968 |
Flightline |
|
| Latimer, David K., 1967—68 |
CPT, Catkiller3X, 3rd Plat., DaNang |
A, E (Manassas, VA ) |
| Lauer, Kurt; 1966—67 |
1LT, Pilot, 1st Plat., Quang Ngai |
|
| Lavender, 1968 |
Flightline SP5 Phu Bai |
|
| Leonardis, Robert |
C Battery 8/4th |
E |
| Ledford, Bill, 1969 |
SGT Operations, Phu Bai |
|
| Leeser, Norman 1968 |
Flightline Sgt Phu Bai |
A |
| Lerch, Bob, 1968—70 |
Flightline |
|
| Lewin, Bob |
Flightline |
E |
| Lewis, Robert, 1967 |
SGT, 1st Plat, Quang Nhai |
E |
| Lewis, James 1971 |
Pilot Lt |
A,E,P |
| Lineberry, Lester 1968-69 |
Flightline SP5 Phu Bai |
A |
| Livingston, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Lockett, Aubrey; 1966—67 |
CPT, 1st Plat. Ldr., Quang Ngai |
|
| Logsdon, Donald D., June 1966—Sept. 1967. |
SP5, Flightline NCOIC, Phu Bai |
E |
| Long, Don 1969 |
Pilot Lt Dong Ha |
A, E, P |
| Lopez, Al, 1968—69 |
SGT, Phu Bai |
|
| Lott, 1971 |
SSgt |
|
| Love, 1968 |
Flightline Phu Bai |
|
| Lovell, James, 1965 |
PFC |
from roster of EM who rifle qualified |
| Lowe, Doc 1968 |
Flightline Sp 6 Phu Bai |
|
| Lowe, 1971 |
Sgt |
|
| Lowentritt, Phil, 1969—70 |
Pilot, Catkiller 7/38 |
A, E, P  |
| Luna, Richard 1967-69 |
SP5, 68G20 Airframe Repairman |
A, E, P |
M |
|
|
| MacPhee, Norman S., 1966—67 |
Pilot, WO-1, Danang Platoon |
A, E, P  |
| Mann, Donald G., 1971 |
Pilot WO, 3rd Platoon |
A, E, P  |
| Martinez, Robert 1971 |
Pilot WO |
A,E,P |
| McAllister, Darl, 1965—66 |
CPT, Section LDR, original Catkiller |
A, E  |
| McComiskie, Robert, 1970—71 |
Pilot, Catkiller 35 |
A, E, P  |
| McCord, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| McCullough, 1971 |
SP5 |
|
| McDonald, Cleve |
Pilot |
A,P |
| McGuire, Tom, 1969 |
SP4, Radio Operator |
|
| McKenner, John, 1969 |
Pilot, Catkiller 1 |
 
|
| McMillen, Gene |
Pilot |
A,P |
| Mead, Joe May 1969—May 1970 |
SGT, Operations |
E |
| Means, Sargent, 1968—69 |
Pilot CWO, Catkiller 16 |
A,E,P  |
| Medley, Don, March-October 1966 |
WO1, Danang Plt (Transfer to 54th Avn Co.) |
A, E, P |
| Meehan, Thomas "Tank", 1968—69 |
AO, USMC, COL. Retired |
A,E,P |
| Melton, Edward, 1966 |
Pilot |
|
| Menerey, Max, 1965—66 |
Crewchief SP4 |
A,E,P |
| Mecersc,Larry |
Flightline |
|
| Merian, 1971 |
SGT |
|
| Messeder, Tom, 1965—66 |
CWO, Catkiller Original |
Danang Platoon (no contact) |
| Metzler, Warren F., 1969—70 |
Catkiller 42 |
|
| Milam, Henry H. III, Oct. 1967—Sept. '68 |
CPT, Danang Catkiller 39/Phu Bai Catkiller 21 |
A, E, P  |
| Milewski, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Miler, Edward N., 1968—69 |
Pilot, MAJ, CDR, Catkiller 6 |
A, E, P  |
| Miler, Joseph E. |
Pilot |
|
| Miller, Gary 1969-70 |
Pilot Catkiller 26 |
A,E |
| Miller, Kenneth W, 1969 |
SSG, Flightline, Phu Bai |
|
| Miller, Stuart, 1965—66 |
CPT, Sec. LDR, original Catkiller |
A, E, P  |
| Millfa, Stuart A. |
Pilot |
A,P |
| Miranda, 1971 |
PVT E2 |
|
| Misenheimer, Ira, 1966 |
Pilot, Catkiller Mike, 2nd Plat, Hue |
A,E,P  |
| Mitchell, |
Flightline |
|
| Mitchell, Rick, 1969-70 |
Motor Pool, Phu Bai |
|
| Monteleon, Chris |
AO 108th Arty |
A,E,P |
| Morehead, Leroy; 1966—67 |
SP4 |
|
| Moore, Dale, 1969 |
Catkiller |
A, E, P |
| Moore, Don, 1966 |
1LT, Pilot, departed on arrival |
|
| Moore, Johnny C., 1969 |
SP5, Mechanic |
Deceased 4/25/2004 |
| Morgan, Jesse C.; Sept. 1968—Sept. 69 |
SFC, Mess Sergeant |
A, E, P |
| Morgan, Lloyd; 1967 |
CPT, TC, Maint/Supply Officer, Phu Bai |
|
| Morrell, Richard; 1966 |
1SG, Phu Bai |
|
| Morris, James M., 1965—66 |
CPT, Sec. LDR, orig. Catkiller [BG (retired)] |
A, E, P  |
| Mullins, Thomas |
Pilot |
|
| Mulvaney, John |
Pilot |
E |
| Muñoz, Jose A., 1967—68 |
SP5, Crew Chief, Da Nang |
A, E, P |
| Muntildeoz, Joseph A. |
Danang, Crew Chief |
E |
| Murphy, Dennis, 1965 |
1LT, Pilot, orig Catkiller |
|
| Murray, Thomas "Tom" E. II; 1965—66 |
CPT, 3rd Plat Sec. Ldr/Supply Officer Phu Bai |
A, E, P |
N |
|
|
| Nelsen, Charles H. |
Pilot |
A |
| Nichols, John 1969 |
AO 108th Arty |
E |
| Nikolai, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Nogle, Stephen, 1965 |
SP4 |
from roster of EM who rifle qualified |
| Novetzke, Ted, 1971 |
WO, Catkiller 19 |
A, E, P  |
| Nunn, William W |
CW2, Catkillerv 42, 1971-72 (stand down) |
A, E, P |
O |
|
|
| O'Connor, Dennis; 1967 |
CPT, 2nd Plat, Hue/4th Plat, Dong Ha. 2nd Tour 1970—71 |
A, E |
| O'Hollaren, Alan 1971 |
Pilot WO |
deceased |
| O'Malley, Patrick; 1967 |
1LT, USMC AO, Chu Lai |
with Lloyd Rugge at Duc Pho when he crashed, escaped. |
| O'Shields, Gary H., July 1967—1968 |
CPT, Catkiller 23/10/16, Hue Citadel, Dong Ha |
A, E, P  |
| Oake, Lloyd, 1969 |
Crew Chief/Mechanic, Phu Bai-4th Plat, Dong Ha |
A, P, E  |
| Odom, Lonnie Joseph; 1969—1970 |
CW2, Pilot, Supply Officer |
deceased 01-08-97, auto accident |
| Odonnell, |
Crewchief |
|
| Ohare, David, 1967—68 |
Catkiller 43 |
E  |
| Oliver, Jimmy; 1968—69 |
Motor Pool, Phu Bai |
|
| Olivos, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Oltjenburns, Larry, 1969 |
1LT, Catkiller 40 |
A, E, P |
| Orth, Al, 1966—67 |
CPT, USMC AO, 3rd Mar Div, Phu bai |
|
| Ossi, Peter, 1965 |
1LT, Pilot, departed unit on arrival |
A |
| Owen, Bill |
Pilot, Catkiller 27 |
A |
P |
|
|
| Parker, Wayne |
Pilot |
A,P |
| Parker, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Pasley, John, 1965 |
1LT, Pilot, orig Catkiller |
A,P |
| Pate, Michael, 1969—71 |
SP5, Mechanic 4th Platoon |
A, E |
| Patterson, Lloyd, 1967—68 |
Pilot, 3rd Plat., Marble Mountain |
|
| Patterson, Michael "Mike", 1966 |
CWO, Pilot, 1st Plat., Quang Ngai |
|
| Paulsen, Alfred L., 1970—71 |
Pilot, Maintenance Officer, Catkiller 31/03 |
A, E, P |
| Pawels, Dennis, 1969 |
Unknown |
Hart, MI |
| Pedersen, Millard L., Latter part of 1968 |
MAJ, Catkiller 6 |
|
| Peeples, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Pepe, Donald S., 1967—68 |
Pilot, Catkiller 15 |
A,E,P  |
| Pepe, Michael, 1965 (BG retired) |
CPT, Sec. LDR, orig Catkiller (shotdown 1965) survived |
A |
| Perry, John C. "Curt"; Jan 1970—Jan 71 |
CPT Catkiller 01/17/22 |
A, E, P  |
| Perry, James, 1966 |
CPT, Pilot, departed unit on arrival |
|
| Peters, Joseph F., May—August 1967 |
CPT, Catkiller 15, Quang Ngai; Reassigned to 183rd RAC 'Sea Horses' |
A, E, P |
| Peters, Lee Raymond, 1970 Virtual Wall: search Peters |
Pilot, WO, 23 November 1948—30 July 1970, Marshfield, Wisconsin |
deceased, killed in non-hostile acft accident at Quang Tri, 30 July 1970 |
| Petty, Paul |
Pilot, Catkiller 1968 |
E |
| Phillips, Dan, 1966 |
1LT, Pilot, left unit on arrival |
|
| Phillips, Richard, Jan—Dec,1970 |
SP4, RTO, Flt. Opns, ATC |
E |
| Pickett, James Ray, Sr.; Jan-Dec. 1970 |
SGT, TAC Comm Chief |
E |
| Planta, Dennis W., 1969 |
PFC, Crew Chief |
|
| Platta, 1971 |
SP5 |
|
| Price, Monty, 1966 |
Pilot, 1LT, original Catkiller, Quang Ngai |
San Antonio TX |
| Purdy, Rick 1969—70 |
SSG, Motor Pool, Phu Bai |
|
| Putnam,Roger W. 1966—67 |
SSG, Plat. SGT, DaNang |
|
Q |
|
|
| Quichocho, Anthony, 1970—71 |
|
from Guam |
| Quiggle, George V., 1970—71 |
PFC,. Commo Clerk |
|
| Quigley, Richard W., 1965 |
CPT, Opns Off., orig Catkiller |
A,P |
R |
|
|
| Ramige, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Reece, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Rhodes, William "Dusty," May 1970—Nov. 1970 |
SP5, Flightline (199th Swamp Fox, Nov. 1968—May 1970 |
A, E, P |
| Richards, Robert E. "Pop", 1965 |
CPT, Sec. LDR, orig Catkiller |
A |
| Ricks, Donald M., 1969 |
1LT, Catkiller 49 |
A, E, P  |
| Rivera, 1969 |
Motor Pool SP4 |
|
| Robbins, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Roberts, George, 1965 |
Rank unkn |
from roster of EM who rifle qualified |
| Robinson, Joseph N., 1969 |
SP5, Flightline, Phu Bai |
deceased |
| Rock, 1971 |
SGT |
|
| Rodenhouse, Robert, 1971 |
WO, Catkiller 29 |
A, E, P  |
| Roebuck, Arnie, 1965 |
1LT, Pilot, orig Catkiller |
Deceased |
| Rogers, David, 1965 |
CPT, Plat. LDR |
|
| Ross, 1971 |
Pilot WO |
|
| Roulett, James Houston, 1968Virtual Wall: search Roulett |
SP5, Catkiller 1968, Maryville, TN |
KIA, (rocket 27 June 1968 |
| Rugge, Lloyd Taylor, 1966—67Virtual Wall: search Rugge (photo) |
Pilot, Catkiller, ILT, North Hollywood, CA. |
KIA, 26 Jan. 1967 , SEE NOTE 1 below |
| Russell, Jerry 1968 |
Motor Pool SP5 Phu Bai |
|
S |
|
|
| Sanders, 1971 |
PFC |
|
| Santos, de los, Ron Feb. 1966—Aug 66 |
CW2, 3rd Plat., Danang |
A, E, P |
| Sapp, David C. 1971 |
Pilot/ Cpt CO Phu Bai |
A,P |
| Schere, Douglas, H. 1971 |
Pilot Lt |
|
| Schmale, William "Bill" Otto, 1965—66 |
MAJ, XO/CO, original |
KIA 8/23/1968Vietnam Wall: search Schmale
|
| Schumaker, 1969—70 |
Motor Pool SP4 Phu Bai |
|
| Schweikert, Ron 1967 |
CWO, Pilot, 2nd Plat., DaNang |
transferred to 183rd RAC, cross-leveling program |
| Scrima, Donald, 1965 |
PFC |
from roster of EM who rifle qualified |
| Scruggs, Terry L.; 1968—69 |
Catkiller 17 |
deceased May 6, 2004, Oklahoma City |
| Selleck, Al; 1966—67 |
2LT, USMC AO |
|
| Sells, 1971 |
Pilot WO |
|
| Serna, Ernie 1966—67 |
CWO, Pilot, Hue |
|
| Seybold, Vernon Wayne, March 1968—Feb. 1969 |
Mechanic, Engine Shop |
E |
| Sharkey, Mike, 1967—68 |
Pilot, Catkiller 46, 4th Plat Ldr |
A, E, P |
| Shaver, Thomas J. 1971 |
Pilot /Cpt OP Officer |
|
| Sheets, James, 1965 |
SP4 |
from roster of EM who rifle qualified |
| Shipman, Marvin Leroy, 1965 Virtual Wall: search Shipman |
PFC, 24 August 1943—20 December 1965 |
deceased, killed in an aircraft accident 20 Dec. 1965 |
| Siazon, 1971 |
SFC |
|
| Singer, Gary 1970 |
Crewchief SP5 |
E |
| Smally, Robert 1967-68 |
Motor Pool SP5 Phu Bai |
|
| Smith, Courtney E.; May 1967 |
MAJ, CO, Catkiller 6 |
|
| Smith, Jan H. "Smitty", 9/1967—5/'68 |
CPT, Catkiller 41, 3rd Plat. Danang, 4th Plat. Phu Bai (transferred from 219th RAC to 3rd Plat.) |
A, E, P  |
| Smith, Paul H., June 1970—July '71 |
CW2, Catkiller 18/40 |
A, E, P  |
| Smith, Richard P. 1971 |
Pilot Khe Sahn |
E |
| Snell, Jay, 1966—67 |
CWO, Pilot, 3rd Plat, DaNang |
E |
| Snyder, Patrick, 1971 |
Pilot, Catkiller 11 |
A, E, P |
| Snyder, William A. (Bill), March 1969—March 70 |
SP5, Mechanic, Phu Bai |
A, E, P  |
| Soriano, aka:Siddhartha, 1970—71 |
1LT, Catkiller ? |
|
| Sothoron, Norwood "Cokie" |
CPT, Pilot |
|
| Spann, D |
4th Platoon Leader |
|
| Stackhouse, Nathan G. 'Nate', 1967—68 |
CPT, Catkiller 36, Plt. Ldr., DaNang |
A, P (Paw Paw, MI) |
| Steinert, 1968 |
Pilotn Lt Phu Bai |
|
| Stephenson, |
Motor Pool |
|
| Stewart, Glenn D., 1969—70 |
CPT, Catkiller 45 |
A,E,P  |
| Stewart, Rod, 1967 |
Pilot Catkiller 13 |
A, E, P  |
| Steinhagen |
SP4 |
|
| Stokes, John H. III, 1970 |
MAJ, Catkiller 6, CDR |
|
| Stover, 1967—68 |
SP5, Flightline, Phu Bai |
|
| Stowe, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Strange, Glenn |
Pilot |
A,E,P |
| Straight, |
|
|
| Strickland, 1969-70 |
Motor Pool Sgt Phu Bai |
|
| Suffielf, Keith A., 1969 |
PFC, Aircraft Crewman |
|
| Sutherland, John; 1966—67 |
CPT, 3rd Plat Ldr, DaNang/OPS Officer Phu Bai |
|
| Swanson, 1968 |
Flightline Sp4 |
|
| Swartz, Thomas |
Pilot |
|
| Swert, Mike |
108th Arty Sundowner |
E |
T |
|
|
| Taber, 1971 |
Pilot WO |
|
| Tastad, Jerry 1966 |
Pilot Cpt Hue 66-67 |
A,P |
| Taylor, Warren B.; 1969—70 |
Pilot Catkiller 30/02 |
A, E, P |
| Tedder, 1971 |
Pilot WO |
|
| Teer, Robert Henry Jr.; 1965 |
CPT, Plat. LDR, orig Catkiller |
deceased |
| Teets, Eric, July 1968—Jan. 1969 |
SP5, Catkiller Signal, 231st Signal Det. |
A, E, P |
| Tobiason, Dick |
Pilot Catkiller 26 |
E |
| Todd, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Thomas, 1971 |
PFC |
|
| Tomasello, Fred, Jr.; 1968 |
1LT, USMC, AO, Southern (& Klondike) Foxtrot |
E 3rd Mar Div  |
| Tommarchio, Mike; 1967 |
CWO, 219th RAC to 4th Plat Dong Ha |
|
| Tompans, William G. |
Pilot |
A |
| Tompkins, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Tompkins, Bill, 1965 |
CPT, Plat. LDR, orig Catkiller |
|
| Tonelli, 1969-70 |
supply SP4 Phu Bai |
|
| Toschlog, Jim |
Flightline |
|
| Toston, Bob |
Pilot |
A,E |
| Toves, Pedro F. 1971 |
1st shirt |
|
| Tragesser, Gary |
Pilot, Catkiller 33 |
A, E, P |
| Trent, Ken; 1967 |
CPT, Pilot, 2nd Plat, Hue |
|
| Treseder,Scotty |
Motor Pool |
|
| Trevathan, Buzz |
Pilot 70-71 Catkiller 26 |
A,E,P |
| Trettel, Guy M., March, 1967—Oct. '68 |
SP5, CrewChief—Phu Bai, Quang Ngai, Dong Ha |
A, E, P |
| Troha, Glen |
Crewchief |
A, E |
| Tullis, Joe, 1969 |
CPT, Catkiller 9 |
|
| Turnbow, Jim, Oct 1968—Dec 69 |
SP5, Tech Supply |
A, E |
| Turner, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Tyson, 1968— 69 |
CPT |
|
U |
|
|
| Ungate, 1971 |
PFC |
|
V |
|
|
| Vail, Harold L. |
Pilot, Catkiller 27 |
A, E, P |
| Valine, 1968 |
Motor Pool SFC |
|
| Vance, Rick, 1967—68 |
Pilot, 3rd Plat., Marble Mountain |
|
| Vandever, John, 1969 |
SP4, Aircraft Crewman, Phu Bai |
|
| Vanhorn, Larry J. |
Pilot/ Cpt Supply Officer |
|
| Van Pelt, Jim, 1968—69 |
SP5, Fligntline |
|
| Vasquez, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Veldez-Perez , 1969 |
Motor Pool SP4 |
|
| Vernon, Jim |
Catkiller 24 |
E |
W |
|
|
| Waland, Less 1968 |
Flightline SP5 |
|
| Walton, 1971 |
Sgt |
|
| Waters, 1971 |
SSG |
|
| Watts, David |
Pilot |
|
| Watson, Tommy |
Catkiller |
E |
| Weaver. Bob, 1968—69 |
SP5, maintenance |
|
| Webster, Patrick, 1969—70 |
Pilot, Catkiller 44 |
A, E, P |
| Weight, J. Orman; 1965—66 |
MAJ, Catkiller 5 original/Supply officer/XO |
|
| Welch, Bill, 1966 |
1LT, Pilot |
Deceased |
| Welsh, Charles R, 1964—65; 1967—68 |
CPT, 1st Platoon Sec. LDR, orig Catkiller |
E  |
| Wells, Dick 1971 |
Pilot WO |
E |
| Wesley, Daryl A., 1969-70 |
CPT, Pilot Catkiller 36 |
A, E, P |
| Wessels, Henry R., 1969 |
SP5, Mechanic |
A,P |
| Wettergren, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Whalon, Leslie G, 1969 |
SP5, Aircraft Crewman, Phu Bai |
|
| Whitmore, 1971 |
Sgt |
|
| Wiggins, Bert; 1966—67 |
CWO, Pilot, 1st Plat., Quang Ngai |
|
| Wight, 1971 |
SP5 |
|
| Wilcox, John 1971 |
Pilot Lt |
|
| William, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Willis, Jerry; 1966 |
CPT, 2nd Plat. Hue/Co. IP |
|
| Wilson, Donald "Gene" E., June 1966—June 1967 |
MAJ, Catkiller 5/3/OPS Officer |
A, E, P |
| Wilson, Ned, 1968—69 |
Pilot, Catkiller 16 |
A, E, P  |
| Wisby, James M. "Gee" 1968 |
MAJ, Catkiller 6, Phu Bai |
A, E, P  |
| Wolfe, Dick |
Catkiller 16, 1970-71 |
A, E, P |
| Womble, Bruce; 1965 |
PFC |
from roster of EM who rifle qualified |
| Wood, 1971 |
Pilot WO |
|
| Wood, 1971 |
SP5 |
|
| Woodhurst, Charles L "Woody", 1965—66 |
CPT, Plat. LDR, orig Catkiller |
Deceased Apr. 2003, COL ret., Silver Star |
| Woods, George, Oct. 1966—1967 |
MAJ, XO (66) and CO (67), Catkiller 5/6 |
A, P |
| Woodlaw, 1971 |
SP4 |
|
| Woytowich, Wayne Kenneth, May 1969—Oct. '70 |
SP5, Airplane Mechanic, Phu Bai |
deceased June 18, 2009, Madison, Alabama |
| Wright, George Larry, Oct. 1970—Dec. '71 |
SP5, Sheetmetal shop, Phu Bai |
A, E, P |
| Wright, Richard J., 1970—71 |
Pilot, CPT, Catkiller?, |
|
Y |
|
|
| Yates, Walter; 1966 |
1LT, Pilot, 2nd Plat, Hue (MG Ret.) |
YO-3A pilot, Long Thanh North, 1968 |
Z |
|
|
| Zaback, Ruben |
Flightline |
|
| Zetner, Gary |
Pilot |
|
| Zimmerly, Daniel, 1965 |
PFC |
from roster of EM who rifle qualified |
NOTE 1: Posted for: LLOYD TAYLOR RUGGE:
First Lt. Lloyd Taylor Rugge of North Hollywood, son of Herbert Rugge, a German emigrant, and Betty Smith Rugge. Rugge was a Boy Scout, attended the local schools and graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1959. He graduated from USC and entered the Army in 1965.
He took his basic training at Fort Ord in California. He did his officers' candidate training at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. He took flight training at Fort Rucker in Alabama.
He was sent to Vietnam, where he became a Bird Dog pilot, flying a single-engine Cessna O-1. The Bird Dog pilot flies with an observer looking for any enemy activity and then calls in air strikes or artillery or naval guns on the target.
On Jan. 26, 1967, Rugge, along with his observer Patrick O'Malley, received a radio message of trapped Marines being surrounded and pinned down. He flew 400 feet, dropping a rocket which did not release until too late, so Rugge circled to 200 feet. This time he hit his target, but the enemy opened up with three machine guns, hitting the Bird Dog. The plane crashed landed in a creek bed.
O'Malley got out with minor injuries, but Rugge was not so lucky. He had a broken leg and was pinned in. O'Malley finally got Rugge out and set him down by the creek. Soon, all hell broke out and O'Malley saw a grenade in the air and shouted to Rugge "Grenade" and O'Malley dived into the water under the Bird Dog.
He looked for Rugge, but he was nowhere to be found. O'Malley evaded capture and was rescued by a huey. Rugge was listed as missing and possibly a prisoner of war.
The Army and Marines conducted an intense search and many men died looking for Rugge. Almost three months later, while sweeping and clearing small hamlets in another operation, the Marines came upon a small hamlet and a villager in broken English pointed to the jungle. The Marines followed the villager into the jungle, where they found a single grave that was later identified containing the remains of Rugge.
According to the villagers. the Vietcong had captured Rugge and brought him to the village, where he was put into a bamboo cage. He was put on trial, found guilty and sentenced to death. The Vietcong had the villagers dig his grave and watch - as he was executed.
Rugge was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Air Medal, and the Purple Heart.
He is buried in Glen Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in Sylmar.
SOURCE: http://valleynews.com/Burbank/Stories/News/About-Town/Story~323174.aspx
NOTE 2: Posted for: LARRIE JOHN LANDERSHEIM:
Larrie is my father's (Richard Hamil) brother. I never got to meet Larrie becuase he died three years before my birth. Unfortunatley, no family photos of Larrie exist today. All we have are his millitary medals. If any one has a picture they are willing to copy and share, please contact Anthony Hamil at: AUTHORIZED2@HOTMAIL.COM
Tony Hamil
Posted by: Anthony Hamil
Email: AUTHORIZED2@HOTMAIL.COM
Relationship: Nephew
Sunday, September 3, 2000
SOURCE: Search Landersheim; Post by Anthony Hamil, nephew
NOTE 3: Posted for: RICK BILLINGS:
Rick Billings was wounded by a .51 cal while flying the DMZ. The bullet entered the aircraft between his feet, snapped the stick in half right below the hand grip, and hit him right below the left collar bone. When it hit the stick, it got turned around and hit his flack vest butt-first. It tore a nice 6 inch gouge along the underside of his collar bone (Rick described it as a "nice beach scar") but didn't penetrate the inside layer of the flack vest. The following is what turned Rick into a local legend:
The impact of the .51 cal bullet completeley incapacitated his left arm (he told me later that he at first thought it was blown off) so his observer had to operate the throttle while Rick flew using a MUCH shorter stick back into Dong Ha. They taxied in, shut down and got out, just as a Corpsman came rushing up. The corpsman took one look inside Rick's flack jacket, sucked in his breath and stepped back. Rick pulled open his flack jacket with his right hand, and said, "Here, let me look at it....I've never seen a sucking chest wound before." He wound up on the Repose hospital ship in Da Nang harbor for just about two weeks and the day before it sailed to Japan, the Dr.s threw Billings off and returned him to duty. This REALLY pissed Billings off as he was hoping to finish his tour in Japan and go home.
The CO reassigned him to the 3rd platoon to do in-country check outs for a month or so until he rotated home. Rick was assigned to Ft. Rucker, married, got out in '70, went into business in Atlanta and passed away sometime in the 80's.
Raymond Caryl, Catkiller 32/42
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