KIA INCIDENT: 19681015 MABS-16 Vietnam

Brothers (& Sisters) Killed in Action in USMC Helicopters or while assigned to USMC Helicopter or Tiltrotor Squadrons

19681015MABS-16 Vietnam

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Incident Date 19681015 MABS-16 Ground N/A - Accidental Homicide

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Palmer, Gary James Pvt Grnd Casualty MABS-16 1stMAW 1968-10-15 (vvm 41W:065)

PALMER GARY JAMES : 2354877 : USMC : PVT : E1 : 1391 (Bulk Fuel Specialist) : 19681015 : Ground Casualty, Non-Hostile, Accidental Homicide : Quang Nam : 00 : 19471002 : Cauc : Protestant/single : 41W : 65


Family Narrative

I am the daughter of Gary Palmer and was wondering if anyone had know exactly what happened to my father. All I know is that he was killed by someone he knew, returning back from guard duty one morning.

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Submitted by: Janet Bitzer, daughter of Pvt. Gary Palmer, 20040613

Personal Narrative

I REMEMBER PALMER FROM REACTIONARY PLATOON I WAS ASSIGNED TO WHEN I WAS WITH H&MS-16. WE WERE ASSIGNED 30 OR 60 DAYS GUARD DUTY OR WHATEVER IT WAS. I REMEMBER SPEAKING TO HIM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I DID NOT KNOW HIM VERY WELL. I THINK HE HAD JUST BEEN IN COUNTRY FOR A WHILE. I DO REMEMBER HIM FROM HIS PICTURE.

Submitted by: L/CPL R. SAN MIGUEL, SPOKE WITH 0CCASIONALLY, 20050418

Narrative from Friend

My dad was Gary's platoon Sgt. and was there when Gary died, knew how it happened, and has been haunted ever since. I have known of his name and the tears that come with it since I was a boy. Please contact me asap. 734-915-7944.

Submitted by: Dennis Mullins, Jr., father knew Gary Palmer, 20051223

Pvt Gary James Palmer

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Submitted by: POPASMOKE Admin, 20050207