KIA
 | A Crewman from HMM-265 15 July 1966
The gunner of a downed CH-46 helicopter staggers to safety after being pinned down by enemy fire near the DMZ. Two other crewman survived the crash that killed 12 Marines and one crewman ( Telfer, Robert Ray Sgt Crew HMM-265 ) from HMM-265.
http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=53&conflict_id=24
An A P Wide World Photo from the Requiem Collection that is on page 332 of "VIETNAM" A Complete Chonicle Of the War by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers ISBN: 1-57912-346-5
http://www.popasmoke.com/visions/image.php?source=4798
From: ONPHOTOG1@aol.com, Friday, November 04, 2005 8:28 PM, That is a photo of Sgt. Gary A. Lucus/Gunner. Second and third degree burns to the face and arms (what is hanging off his fingers is skin). July 15, 1966. P R O'Neill---HMM-265
Comment by: larry lewis on Nov 26, 2008 05:23 PM
i was in sgt lucas squadron at this time. i worked with him at new river air station, jacksonville, n.c. prior to shippin out to nam. i was a cpl at this time, he was a E-5 sgt. never saw him again after that happened. what a pic. wow. he was one of the good guys.
Posted by Admin on 2010-01-25 |  | Capts Jeff Sharver and Jeb Seagle KIA 25 Oct 83 Grenada HMM-261
Capt Jeff Scharver was the Co-Pilot for Major John "PAT" Giguere and was shot down ( Main Rotor Blown OFF) while providing unarmed continous runs on two Cuban Anti-Aircraft sites. Capt Jeb Seagle was the Co Pilot of another AH-1T shot down by the triple a sites while trying to assist an Army unit that was in trouble in downtown St. Georges. Capt Seagle( pilot ) was unhurt , however his Pilot , Capt Howard was badly wounded and had lost a hand. The two pilots held up by a tree in the crash site and called for help. HMM-261 launched a rescue CH-46 and ALL understood that the crash site was completely covered by the AAA. Capt Howard drew his pistol in an attempt to shoot himself, informing Capt Seagle that he should get clear and take care of himself. Capt Jeb Seagle took the pistol away from Capt Howard and went towards the Army unit to seek help. Capt Jeb Seagle was Captured and Executed just north of the crash site. The body was recovered by Medical Students and washed and cleaned. MGYSGT George T. Curtis was asked to inspect the body for signs of Torture. There were none. Two bullet wounds to the rear of the back of the lower head. His ID card and Dog Tags were still with him. Capt Howard was rescued under intence enemy fire by GYSGT Kelly Neidigh the Gunner aboard the SAR CH-46 from HMM-261. The Rescue Helicopter was piloted by Major Mel W. Demars, the Crew Chief was Simon Gore.
Comment by: JackChristine on Dec 3, 2007 02:25 PM
My wife and I were neighbors of Jeff and his wife at North Topsail Beach, NC, during his deployment at Camp Lejuene, NC. We were with his wife when he was listed MIA in Greneda. We thought of Jeff, not as our neighbor, but as a son. The world lost a wonderful man when it lost Jeff. We shall never forget him. Jack & Luann Christine Davidson, NC
Comment by: Steve Gilmore on May 29, 2009 07:42 AM
I was a neighbor and brother Marine of Jeff Scharver. I lived next door to Jeff and Patti on Topsail Island. Jeff was a great guy and a great Marine. His actions in Grenada came as no surprise to me. I can still see Jeff leaving my house the night before he deployed. Semper Fi brother... I miss you.
Posted by Admin on 2010-01-09 |  | Cpl. John Mooney Jr HMM-362 KIA 7 Jan. 1967
Cpl. John Mooney Jr. holding the Squadron Monkey.
These photos were submitted by John"s son. If anyone knows the other members in these photos, please contact John Mooney III. John Mooney was KIA on 7 Jan. 1967 see also: KIA Incident 670107
Relocated from COMBAT PHOTOS by George T. Curtis / DEC 2002
Posted by Admin on 2009-12-25 |  | Please Help Cpl. Donald Wayne Akins( sister) KIA HMM-161 June 69
This photo shows Cpl Akins in the center between two unknown Marines. Ed Tatman Popasmoke member from HMM-362 is trying to get information for Donalds sister. Anyone that knew Donald at any time please contact ED at / etatman@kavts.tec.ok.us /. Donald served two tours in Nam. First with HMM-265 in 67 for 4 months, then 9 months with HMM-164 in 67. Second tour was with HMM-161 from Feb 69 intil his death in June 69. Donald was burned over 70% of his body on 2 JUne 69 and died in japan on 9 JUne 69.
Comment by: Ed Belfoure on Dec 4, 2009 09:38 AM
An LZ south of Vandy was hit during the night by the NVA. I was copilot on the 46 that was called to resupply the Marines in the LZ. We may have had medevac duty too - I don't remember. In the morning we were relieved by a 46 that Cpl Akins crewed. On its first trip into the LZ it was hit and went down. Actually, it may have been hit as it lifted from the LZ. Our 46 was still nearby, so we were called to head back to the LZ and medevac any casualties. Cpl Akins was one of the medevacs. If I remember correctly, we took him straight to the hospital ship. I remember sadly that he was badly burned.
Posted by Admin on 2009-12-04 |  | DID YOU KNOW MY DAD? HMM-262 1stLt Charles Rembert Wyatt
Rem Wyatt, son of 1stLT Charles Rembert Wyatt, 23 years old from East Point, GA "KIA" HMM-262 on 24 Aug 68 is seeking to contact anyone that knew his dad. Anyone with information please contact his son at / chaco67@sbcglobal.net -also KIA in this incident was LCPL William Patrick Ryland, 20 years old from Memphis, TN. The incident took place near Quang Tri and both died of wounds.
Posted by Admin on 2009-11-26 |  | Capt Joseph Powell
Capt joseph Powell was KIA 17oct68 while flying as pilot of YR 46 with HMM 161
Posted by John Allison on 2009-10-30 |  | Denton, Manuel Reyes HM3(USN) SARCorpsman HMM-361 631008
http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=5
HM3 Denton is on the back row DIRECTLY above the Navy nures.The dark complected younger guy. Denton was an E3 at the time with 5 kids from 1-5!!!!!! Iwent on to serve with 3rd Recon BN at Phu Bai and later with Bravo, 1/9. Marines treated me good. Hope this helps, . If I can be of any help, dont hesitate. Doc White jrwhite@texramp.net
Comment by: HMC RICK PENA, NAC/FMF USN (Ret) on Feb 7, 2009 08:12 PM
Manuel Denton was my uncle, he was an HM3 when he died 10/08/1963, while in a SAR mission. He is actually in the 3rd row between the HM2 and the HN with glasses.
He was finally laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetary on August 7, 2008. He had left behind three (3) daughters. They along with his former wife and my mom (his only sibling) along with his former wife and numerous family and friends were present when he and newly found remains of 3 of his fellow crewman who had previously been laid to rest were given the Honored and memorable Christian burial that they all deserved. You gave your lives trying to rescue a downed aviator, the pain of your loss still remains with us all. Yet the memories of you and honor to have the blood line of an American HERO course thru our veins will live on forever. GOD Bless the Men who made the ultimate sacrifice & GOD Bless AMERICA!!!
Posted by Admin on 2009-10-25 |  | SGTMAJ FREDRICK B. DOUGLAS KIA Beirut 23 OCT 83
SGTMAJ Fred Douglas ( KIA in the Building in Beirut) is shown here in a photo taken by MGYSGT George T. Curtis USMC Ret, taking his last salute as the SGTMAJ of the I&I staff of MAG 49 Det A NAS South Weymouth MA. SGTMAJ Douglass was the Supply Gunny, a Gunner ( Prairie Fire) and the Squadron SGTMAJ ( as a 1stSGT) from 68-69. for HML-367. MGYSGT Curtis renamed the Pearls Airfield captured in Grenada after SGTMAJ Douglass(MCAS DOUGLAS). The United States Marine Corps awards the SGTMAJ Fredrick B. Douglass award for leadership annually. photo enhanced by John P. Dullighan.
Posted by Admin on 2009-10-23 |  | Plaque dedicated to HMM-164s " 24 Vietnam KIAs"
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron HMM-164
"Completing the Mission"
In Vietnam March 8, 1966 to April 30, 1975
Dedicated in memory of these Marines who made the supreme sacrafice for thier comrades, Corps and Country.
Comment by: Andrew Young on Oct 22, 2009 01:38 PM
Lonnie bought me my first beer in Phu Bai. He was the first person who called me "boot". Where is this plaque? Andrew Young
Posted by Admin on 2009-10-22 |  | Khe Sanh 19 KIAs
The ammo dump was hit there were 19 Brother Marines KIA. There were too many sad days , this was one of the sadest at Khe SAnh. Many fine young Marines were lost.
Comment by: Robert G. Mitchell on May 16, 2006 06:52 PM
I would like to see more information if available. Perhaps the date of the incident, and maybe the company or units involved. I'm always searching for information on my fellow corpsmen and Marines that were KIA. Thanks. "Doc" Mitchell
Comment by: Kreig "Hip" Loftin on Jan 17, 2007 09:42 PM
HMM 262 '68 - Khe Sanh Siege Routine. Upon completion of the day's resupply missions in and out of the hill positions, the last thing we would do would be to land at Khe Sanh's Charlie Med and pick up the KIA's. Some days there would be one or two, other days it would take mulitple a/c loads. It was always a somber ride out to Dong Ha for drop-off. It's been 39 years and I can still feel those rides. Semper Fi, Kreig "Hip" Loftin, HMM 262 - 67/68 - Crew Chief
Comment by: michael "doc" pipkin on Mar 9, 2008 03:17 AM
I have a gut feeling this happened on the 19th of May 1968. Fox 2/1 met with 300 NVA, 19 marines were killed an 30 plus wounded, 3 tanks were destroyed with one damaged. It was Ho Chi mins birthday and he didn't get the present he wanted, 66 plus NVA KIA
Posted by Admin on 2009-10-21 |  | Lt James Sweet Co pilot of YR 46 KIA 17oct 68
Posted by John Allison on 2009-09-30 |  | 1stLt Robert William Armenio, HMM-364 "KIA" 690727
http://www.virtualwall.org/da/ArmenioRW01a.htm
http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=222
Comment by: Dave Bjork on Sep 26, 2009 05:57 PM
I just wanted to let you know I took this picture of Bob in Washington D.C. in the summer of 1966. We were on leave from OCS and a bunch of us went up to D.C. Bob graduated early from college and got to Pensacola about six months before I did. When he got his wings I didn't see him again until I wound up in HMM-364 in 1969. Thanks, Dave Bjork
Posted by Admin on 2009-09-26 |  | Major Donald Joseph Reilly "KIA" VMO-2
http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=39
Submitted by Neil Wilson Sgt USMC 1965-69
Posted by Admin on 2009-09-24 |  | CPL Charles Joseph Antonelly HMM-161 "KIA" 06 November 1965
Charles Joseph Antonelly, Corporal, United States Marine Corps, was buried on 22 November 1965 in Plot Y03316A, Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, Burlington County, New Jersey, surrounded by other men of honor and integrity.
http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=30
http://www.virtualwall.org/da/AntonellyCJ01a.htm
Posted by Admin on 2009-09-05 |  | USMC KIAs VIETNAM
This is a photo of Marines under Heavy NVA gun fire in HUE durring TET 68 getting a Brother "KIA" Marine to the rear. Many Marines risked thier lives to get thier KIA BROTHER MARINES to the Medevac zone so they could get home to thier families.(USMC photo)
Posted by Admin on 2009-08-07 |  | Bob Cramer
Major Bob Cramer, 076778, was the pilot of a medevac mission that ended when the aircraft impacted a ridge on January 8, 1968. Bob was an experienced pilot and had previously served in the original Archie"s Angels when HMM-362 had been the first USMC tactical unit to serve In Vietnam. He was 32 and from Stoutland, MO at the time of his death. He left a wife, son and a daughter. His name is on The Wall at Panel 33E, Line 081.
Posted by HMM-362 History Project on 2009-07-08 |  | Larry Houck
1st Lt. Lawrence Emanuel Houck II, 0100336, was killed in a mid air involving two HMM-362 helicopters on February 4, 1969. Eight Ugly Angels were lost in the incident, the worst in squadron history. Larry was the HAC of the aircraft that was hit. Prior to his death, Larry was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his part In flying the aircraft out of harms way and saving the crewmembers on April 15th, 1968 when Ben Cascio was blinded. At the time of his death he was 25 years old, married and a resident of Harrisburg, PA. His name is on The Wall at Panel 33W, Line 057.
Posted by HMM-362 History Project on 2009-07-08 |  | Chemis, Charles Robert GYSGT Crew HMM-161 651017
CHEMIS CHARLES ROBERT : 1125190 : USMCR : GYSGT : E7 : 6422 : 33 : RAYLAND : OH : 19651017 : Air Loss Crash Land : Crew : body recovered : Thua Thien (Hue) : 14 : 19320128 : Cauc : Protestant/married : 02E : 124
Posted by Cpl. Beddoe on 2009-06-15 |  | LCpl Melvin Warren Eakins HMM-262 "KIA" 02 May 1969
http://www.virtualwall.org/de/EakinsMW01a.htm
http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=209
Comment by: dale riley on Jun 12, 2009 06:40 PM
This young man was assigned to to hootch#7 and I met him as I was crashing into my bunk one morning. The next I spoke to him he was assigned as gunner for Tim Pyle and I told him he was lucky as Tim was the best and had pulled my butt out of the bush the week before. Then they were both gone, but not forgotten
Posted by Admin on 2009-06-12 |  | Hospital Corpmans First Class Thomas Aquinas Parker VMO-6 KIA 670405
Hospital Corpsman First Class Petty Officer Thomas A. Parker was a Navy corpsman assigned to Marine Air Group 36, 1st Medical Battalion, 1stMarine Division. http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=74
Comment by: Lisa Robards on Jun 9, 2009 12:16 PM
I want to let you know that I am so happy to see this picture. I have lovingly carried a MIA bracelet with me since I was 16 years old with the name HM1 Thomas A. Parker and the date he was reported missing. I have prayed for him and his family often. I now have a picture to go with those prayers. Thank you, Lisa Robards Greenwood, IN
Posted by Admin on 2009-06-09 |  | Wiseman, John Samuel CPL CrewChief HMM-363 "KIA" 680423
Wiseman, John Samuel CPL CrewChief HMM-363 680423 Comments on Incident: This incident happened on my first of three tours in Viet Nam. John was a great guy, a true friend. He was shot in the lung by a sniper. We all called him "Big John.” He had many friends. I think of John all the time. He is missed! Submitted by MGYSGT George T. Curtis USMCR (Ret), BROTHER Crew Chief HMM-363 Comments on Incident: On April 23rd 1968 John Wiseman and I were flying supplies out of Hue. John's copter was flying wing most of the day and my plane flew lead. The LZ was very close to the base so we flew at tree top level. We flew the route all day without incident. As evening closed in our pilots decided to switch leads. When we landed in the LZ, I looked over at John's plane and saw him lying face down and I could see several hits on his copter. John was carried to my plane. When we took off we took heavy, heavy fire. Once out of the LZ I tried hard to revive John but the bullet had caused too much damage. John was a very fine human being with a great sense of humor. I wonder about his family often. We were very good friends. Submitted by Victor L. Avery, Sgt., CrewChief, HMM-363, Vietnam, September 1967 to October 1968
http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=154
http://www.virtualwall.org/dw/WisemanJS01a.htm
Posted by Admin on 2009-06-07 |  | Major Jack Coleman Owens , Pilot VMO-2
Major Jack Coleman Owens , Pilot VMO-2 "KIA" 670328 http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=73 photo submitted by BIG AL Email from Son inlaw Jerry Anchors "Maj. Owens is my wife, Jennifer Owens Anchors" father. I know she & her family genuinely appreciate all everyone at popasmoke.com are doing to keep the memories of their loved one & others alive. She, her brother Steve Owens & their mother Coma Lee Owens all attended the reunion in FL recently." Jerry Anchors can be reached at
Jennifer Owens Anchors
678.731.9494 Home
404.307.3202 Cell
jerryanchors@comcast.net
Posted by Admin on 2009-04-28 |  | SSgt GORDON WOOD HOOVER KIA Jan 31, 1968
GORDON WOOD HOOVER SSGT - E6 - Marine Corps - Regular 31 year old Married, Caucasian, Male Born on Feb 12, 1936 From MILLPORT, NEW YORK Length of service 12 years. His tour of duty began on Feb 14, 1967 Casualty was on Jan 31, 1968 in THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE Body was recovered Religion PROTESTANT Panel 36E - - Line 16
Please help with information if you knew Gordon
http://www.popasmoke.com/notam2/showthread.php?s=29b057b55b7d0873a9b5c71bfa362e27&postid=13835#post13835
Posted by Admin on 2009-04-23 |  | Con Thien "Hell on Earth!" TET 68
Con Thien was "Hell on Earth!" This is how my cousin LCpl. Stephen Hinkley ( KIA Con Thien 6 May 68) described it in his last letter home dated 5 May 68. Stephen loved the Corps and I had visited with him two days prior to his death. He was in good spirits but he was sure to tell me that Con Thien was the most dangerous place on earth. Stephen died attempting to save a Brother Marines life. Stephen had sent this Stars & Stripes photo home in one of his letters.
Comment by: peter stephen hinkley III on Apr 11, 2006 12:26 PM
how are u doin man, my name is peter hinkley im 21 and stephen hinkley was my uncle his brother peter is my grandfather i am leaving for the marines on august 28 2006 and my other brother is already in the marines and leaving for iraq in june he is currently being trained at camp pendleton. and i would like to know more about stephen and what u know of his duties in vietnam
he is a HERO to me for his sacrafice he was a good man and he gave his life to save that of other fellow marines. if u could please send me an email about stephen and how u know him i would appreciate it thank u very much and semper fidellis!
Posted by Admin on 2009-04-07 |  | \"TRUE BROTHERHOOD\" They Died together & are buried together !
Houck II, Lawrence Emanuel 1stLt Pilot HMM-362 SLF "A" 690204 (vvm 33W:057)
Knudtson, Roger Douglas 1stLt Co-Pilot HMM-362 SLF "A" 690204
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/rdknudtson.htm
Posted by Admin on 2009-03-24 |  | McGrath, James Patrick HN(USN) Corpsman "A" Co,3rdRecBn "KIA"
INCIDENT DATE 670803 HMM-164 CH-46A 151923 http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=92
Posted by Admin on 2009-03-03 |  | Caskets going home 1968
Vietnam
ALL GAVE SOME
SOME GAVE ALL
Comment by: Van Pham on Aug 29, 2007 01:11 AM
I have seen it when I was over there.
Posted by Admin on 2009-02-13 |  | Army & Marine, Died together – Buried together “ The Brotherhood”
Roy Lee Griffin, Jr. was born on June 20, 1939 and joined the Armed Forces while in Greensboro, North Carolina. He served in the United States Marine Corps Infantry and in ten years of service, he attained the rank of Captain. He began a tour of duty in Vietnam on June 21, 1967. On March 30, 1968, at the age of 28, Roy Lee Griffin, Jr. perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tri Provence. Captain Griffin was killed with Peter J. Gallo, First Lieutenant, United States Army, and Dennis Poteat, Sergeant, United States Army, and they are buried together in Arlington National Cemetery.
March 30 1968 First phase of “TASK FORCE KILO” begins. Gio Linh, Quang Tri Province, I Corps. Task Force KILO launches diversionary attack along Gio Linh coastal plain to divert attention away from Ca Lu where 1st Cavalry Division and 1st Marines are staging for Operation PEGASUS. Task Force Kilo, made up of the 2nd Battalion, 1st ARVN Regiment pushes north from Kong Ha on a search and destroy sweep through the Gio Lenh Coastal Plain between the Cua Viet River and the DMZ. Task Force Kilo confirms 150 NVA KIAs the first day of the operation. 30 March - C Troop, 3rd/5th Cavalry finds entrenched NVA. 10 US KIA. KIAs include: Patrick Kevin Burke, 1st Lt. Peter Joseph Gallo, Capt. Roy Lee Griffin, Jr. (USMC), George Edward Grubbs, Bert Austin Keeler, James Earl Morse, Dennis Michael Poteat, Charles E. Shaw, Stephen Max Wiggins, and Wilbur Leo Williams, Jr.
From: JTEver566@earthlink.net, Friday, November 25, 2005 4:50 PM
A friend of mine was there, and was witness to this terrible day. He knew 1st Gallo, who was in the lead apc, with Capt. Griffin , Sgt Poteat and one lone survivor who was blown out of the apc. Lt. Gallo was with the 9th infantry.
Posted by Admin on 2009-02-03 |  | Captain Bobby Frank Galbreath, VMO-6
http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=116
http://www.virtualwall.org/dg/GalbreathBF01a.htm
NAVY CROSS CITATION 16FEB68:
Captain Galbreath :
“For extraordinary heroism while serving as a Pilot with Marine Observation Squadron SIX, in the Republic of Vietnam on 16 February 1968. Captain Galbreath launched as Wingman in a flight of two armed UH-1E helicopters diverted to support the emergency extraction of an eight-man reconnaissance team which was heavily engaged with a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force six miles northwest of Dong Ha. Arriving over the designated area, he immediately initiated his attack and made repeated strafing runs on the enemy positions. Although five Marines had been recovered, subsequent attempts to rescue the remaining men failed due to a heavy volume of ground fire, which had seriously damaged three helicopters. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Captain Galbreath volunteered to evacuate the surrounded men. Fully aware of the extreme danger to himself and his crew, he unhesitatingly commenced his approach, but was forced to abandon the landing when his aircraft sustained several hits. Completely disregarding his own safety, he initiated his second approach and skillfully maneuvered his aircraft through the hostile fire into the landing zone. Ignoring the intense fire, which was striking his aircraft, he remained in the fire swept area while the men embarked. Lifting from the hazardous zone, his helicopter was struck by a burst of enemy fire and crashed, mortally wounding Captain Galbreath. By his courage, bold initiative and selfless devotion to duty, he inspired all who served with him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.”
Posted by Admin on 2009-01-26 |  | HMM-164, YT-23 Crash Site, 11 June 1968
Official USMC photo of crash site of YT-23, 11 June 1968
Posted by Dan Jones on 2009-01-21 |  | John Wiseman, KIA April 68, and family.
This shows the Wiseman family in 1959, wtih Jim, Mother, Dad, and Larry in the back row and John with his sister Cathy in the front row.
Posted by Granville Schultz on 2009-01-04 |  | Grunts Rescue Helo Crew
Posted by William Blair on 2008-12-21 |  | Jeffrey Crouse
L/Cpl. Jeffrey Charles Crouse. Jeff died as the result of a tragic accident aboard LPH-3, the USS Okinawa on July 25, 1967. He was 20 at the time of his death and was from Los Angeles, CA. His name is on The Wall at Panel 23E, Line 118.
Comment by: Chuck (Robbie) Robinson on Oct 24, 2008 12:09 PM
I remember that day well. A bunch of us were down below where the helicopters were stored. Someone came down and said that Jeff accidentally shot himself. It was understood that Jeff thought that the barrel of his revolver rotated after the trigger was pulled and during. The hammer was on an empty chamber and Jeff put the gun to his chin and pulled the trigger. Very sad. Jeff was a real nice guy.
Posted by HMM-362 History Project on 2008-10-24 |  | KIA CERTIFICATE
Certificate reads
The United States Of America Honors the memory of
This certificate is awarded by a grateful nation in recognition of dedicated and selfless concercration to the service of our Armed Forces of the United States.
Posted by Admin on 2008-09-20 |  | Lantie Harris
L/Cpl Lantie Lawrence Harris Jr., 2253997, was killed in a mid air when the UH-34 he was crewing flew up and Into a H-46 from HMM-265. The location was hill 52, north of the Song Vu Gia River, south of Danang. Witnesses said that It looked as If each plane flew Into the others blind spot. At the time of his death Lantie was 20 and a resident of Shrewsbury, NJ. His name is on The Wall at Panel 41W, Line 046.
Posted by HMM-362 History Project on 2008-09-18 |  | Joe Brubaker
Cpl. Joseph H Brubaker Jr., 2195714, was a 22-year-old crewchief from Summit, PA when his aircraft, bureau no. 143965, was struck by Bureau no. 150212, also an HMM-362 UH-34, on February 4, 1969. Joe had been in-country since December 12, 1966 and was about to rotate. His name is on The Wall at Panel 33W, Line 054.
Posted by HMM-362 History Project on 2008-09-18 |  | JD Opsahl
1st Lt. James Dean Opsahl, 0103215, was killed on February 4th, 1969 when the aircraft he was piloting struck another squadron helicopter. The accident occurred just south of Hill 10. All eight Marines aboard both aircraft died. Lt. Opsahl was 23 years old at the time of his death and was a resident of Britton, SD. His name is on The Wall at Panel 33W, Line 058.
Posted by HMM-362 History Project on 2008-09-18 |  | John Mooney
Cpl John Howard Mooney was killed by a friendly grenade during Deckhouse V. At the time, HMM 362 was operating from LPH-2, the USS Iwo Jima. John had been assigned to the squadron when we deployed and took the opportunity to earn his Combat Aircrew Wings. During a troop lift from LZ Duck in the Mekong Delta, an 03"s grenade came loose and exploded, killing himself and John. John was 29 and the father of a son. His name is on The Wall at Panel 13E, Line 123.
Posted by HMM-362 History Project on 2008-09-18 |  | Lawrence Kleinhans
L/Cpl. Lawrence Charles Kleinhans, 2173653, was killed when the UH-34D he was crewing, BU.No 148802 flew up to and into a H-46 of HMM 265. This event occurred at Hill 52, south of Danang on October 11, 1968. Lawrence was 21 years old and a resident of Honeoye Falls, NY. His name is on The Wall at Panel 41W, Line 048.
Posted by HMM-362 History Project on 2008-09-18 |  | George Bird
Cpl. George Allison Bird III, 2256845 . He was 21 years old, married and a resident of Savannah, GA at the time of his death. He joined HMM 362 on March 28, 1967 and was the crew chief aboard YL 42 when it went down, November 30, 1967 during inclement weather. His name is on The Wall at Panel 31E, Line 9.
From: Loufarm@aol.com , Dec 19, 2005 11:29 AM
George was my cousin and never married, to my knowledge.
Posted by HMM-362 History Project on 2008-09-18 |  | Robert Schena KIA 670111 HMM-363
Posted for Peter Schena
Posted by Brook Stevenson on 2008-09-05 |  | Arlington the final duty station
God bless them all!
UPI photo
Posted by Admin on 2008-08-27 |  | Incident Date 700807 CH-46D 152576+ YK-16
Memorial flyer for Seymore, Richard Morris SGT Gunner HMM-364 700807 Gillies, James Francis 1stLT Copilot HMM-364 700807
http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=138
Posted by Admin on 2008-08-26 |  | Cpl. John S. Wiseman KIA 23 APR 68 HMM-363
Cpl. John S. Wiseman ( Seated) KIA 23 April 68 by sniper fire while serving as a Crew Chief with HMM-363. Walking towards the A/C is Cpl. Sanchez.
Posted by Admin on 2008-06-24 |  | HMM-363 USS IWO JIMA 1968
Poto by Henry "HANK" Amparan taken in the Flight Crew Quarters just under the Flight Deck aboard the USS Iwo Jima March 1968, L to R CPL John Streeter, Cpl Dewey Steel, Cpl John S. Wiseman ( KIA 23 April 68 )
Posted by Admin on 2008-06-23 |  | TET 68 416 KIAS in one week
These were not the numbers we wanted. Too many KIAS. This article was mailed to me from my dad out of the Boston Record American ( Feb 68 I think).
Posted by Admin on 2008-06-23 |  | HM2 Dayne York Scott, Corpsman KIA HMM-161 "KIA" 681017
http://www.popasmoke.com/kia/incidents.php?incident_id=239
"Doc" or "Scotty" was a Navy Corpsman attached to the Marines. He was killed in action near Quang Tri while flying an extraction mission with an HMM-161 crew. photo Submitted by brother David Hudson is at http://www.popasmoke.com/visions/image.php?source=1138
Posted by Admin on 2008-05-16 |  | L/Cpl Robert Cheek
L/Cpl Robert (Bob) Cheek was KIA 17Oct68 While flying aboard YR 46 with HMM 161
Posted by John Allison on 2008-05-16 |  | Cpl John Ferrazzano
Cpl John Ferrazzano was killed while fly as a gunner on YR 46 on 17 Oct 68 with HMM 161
Posted by John Allison on 2008-05-16 |  | Khe Sanh 68
Too many lost!
Ap photo
Posted by Admin on 2008-05-13 |
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