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Robert E. "Bob" Janes passed away
with family by his side into the presence of his Lord and Savior on
Jan. 17, 2012, after a short, courageous fight with cancer.
Bob was born Jan. 5, 1922, in Pendleton,
Ore., and moved to Bingen, Wash., when he was 2. He went to school
in Bingen and White Salmon and graduated from Columbia Union High
School in 1941. It was there that he met the love of his life,
Nadene DeRosear. They were married Aug. 15, 1942.
In December of that year, he was drafted
into the U.S. Army and subsequently volunteered for the paratroopers
division. He was a member of the famous 101st Airborne Division.
Bob parachuted into Normandy on D-Day, June
6, 1944, and again in Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands in
September of that year. He also fought in the Battle of the Bulge in
Belgium during the winter of 1944-45. He returned to the States
later that year, moving to White Salmon where he and Nadene began
raising a family.
Bob worked in the timber industry and at
one time had his own saw mill. Later he worked for the U.S. Forest
Service, where he was responsible for the trail systems in the Hood
River district on Mount Hood and was a snow ranger at Mt. Hood
Meadows.
He retired from the Forest Service in 1983
and he and Nadene pursued many outdoor activities - camping, hiking,
skiing, backpacking and traveling, mostly in the Southwest.
He loved his family and spending time with
his children and their families. His love of the outdoors continues
on through his children and grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years,
Nadene; son Greg (wife Marsha); daughters Denise Doney and Gale
Williams (husband Steve); four grandchildren and one great-grandson.
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Al Phillps was an
active member in our Chapter. Sadly
he passed away
May 24th, 2012.
Al was still making jumps every year on his
birthday - tandem
jumps in Molalla - with his grandchildren.
Al Phillips
was in the 101st A 377th WWII as a Forward Observer with Bill Hardie.
Al came to various picnics and events as a chapter member.
He died May 24th.
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Our Good Friend
& Vice President Ralph Younce has passed on May 5, 2011
We will ALL
dearly Miss you Brother!
Ralph entered the Army 1954
and completed Basic and AIT at Fort Ord, California
He graduated Jump School in February 1955.
He was assigned to the 504 Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd
Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC.
In March 1955 he re-enlisted for 4 years and was assigned to
the 508th Airborne Regimental Combat Team at Fort
Campbell, Ky. In July 1955 he was airlifted to Southern Beppu Japan.
In July of 1956 the 508th was recalled to the
States and the battalion the First Airborne Battle Group 506
Infantry, 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky.
Ralph spent most of his Army career at a Communications Specialist. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in December
1958. Ralph graduated
from Eastern Oregon State College in 1961 and became a teacher and
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Joe Eugene Mann
Spokane, Washington
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World War II Congressional Medal of Honr Recipient. Mann
served as a Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company H, 502d
Parachute Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. He was awarded
his medal for service at Best, Holland, on September 18, 1944.
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about PFC Mann
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CWO Erik C. Kesterson 29, of
Independence, Oregon.
Kesterson died when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60
Black Hawk helicopters crashed in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to
the 9th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Died on November 15, 2003.
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about CWO Kesterson
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Staff
Sgt. Robert J. Wilson
Age 28, of Seattle, Wash.
Died:January
26, 2008
assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.; died Jan. 26 of wounds sustained when an
improvised explosive device detonated while he was
conducting a dismounted patrol in Baghdad.
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SGT
Brennan
C. Gibson Age: 26
Died: December 10, 2006 in Karbala, Iraq
Hometown: Tualatin, Oregon
Unit: 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry
(Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team,
25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
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Mark Woodard
HC, Recon, 1st ABN BG, 327th Infantry ~ 1960
to 1963
Passed November 30, 2001
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Breg. General Steve Chappuis
| Brigadier General (Ret.) Steve A. Chappuis
Brigadier General (Ret.) Steve A. Chappuis was born in Rayne,
Louisiana on December 28, 1913 to Archie and Elise Chappuis,
and passed away on August 19, 2008 in Tacoma, Washington at
the age of 94. General Chappuis graduated in 1936 from
Louisiana State University and was appointed a second
lieutenant in the US Army Reserve. In 1941 he was selected for
parachute training and assigned to the 502nd Parachute
Infantry Battalion. At the rank of Lt. Colonel, he
participated in the airborne invasions of Normandy in June
1944 and Holland in September 1944 as commanding officer of
the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Regiment of the 101st Airborne
Division. For these operations he was awarded the Silver Star
and the French Croix de Guerre. He assumed command of the
502nd Parachute Regiment on September 22, 1944 during the
Holland operation. General Chappuis was awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross by General George Patton for his
role in the defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge
in December 1944 - January 1945. During the war he earned the
nickname "Silent Steve," reflecting his
determination, reserve, and humility as an officer. He was
also knighted by the queen of Holland for his participation in
liberating the town of Eindhoven, Holland, receiving the
Military Willems Order. To this day, the Dutch refer to him as
"the great liberator." He married Kathryn A.
Jurjevich, of Galesburg, IL, on June 6, 1946 at Fort Meyer,
VA. Following World War II, General Chappuis served with Army
Ground Forces, Department of the Army General Staff,
Department Defense Staff, and attended the Canadian Army Staff
College and the Army War College. His further assignments
included SHAPE in The Hague, Netherlands; Headquarters Allied
Forces Southern Europe, Naples, Italy; Deputy Chief of Staff,
Operations for the XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.;
Deputy Chief of Staff, 1st Corps Group, Korea; Deputy
Commander, 4th Infantry Division Brigade; Assistant Division
Commander, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, WA; Assistant
Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Headquarters, US
Continental Army Command, Fort Monroe, VA; Assistant Post
Commander, Fort Lewis, WA; and Commander of X US Army Corps,
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ANDREW
JOHN ABRAMSON
WO - W1 - Army - Reserve
101st Airborne Division
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Sep 12, 1969
Casualty was on Oct 23, 1969
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
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RUDY
LEE BALDON
PFC - E3 - Army - Selective Service
501st Inf, 101st Airborne Division
HOOD RIVER, OR
His tour began on Oct 16, 1969
Casualty was on Nov 10, 1969
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
MULTIPLE FRAGMENTATION WOUNDS
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LESLIE ARNOLD BALL
SGT - E5 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
PENDLETON, OR
Length of service 2 years
His tour began on Oct 23, 1967
Casualty was on Mar 31, 1968
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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ROGER
JAY BARTHOLOMEW
LTC - O5 - Army - Regular
77th Artillery 101st ABN Division
PORTLAND, OR
Length of service 14 years
His tour began on Oct 5, 1968
Casualty was on Nov 27, 1968
In , SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
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DAVID
BERNARD BEGLAU
SGT - E5 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
EUGENE, OR
His tour began on Jan 6, 1971
Casualty was on Jul 22, 1971
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died of wounds, GROUND CASUALTY
OTHER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
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BARRY ALAN BOWMAN
CAPT - O3 - Army - Reserve
101st Airborne Division
MEDFORD, OR
His tour began on Aug 26, 1970
Casualty was on Oct 17, 1971
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
OTHER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
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CLARENCE
HERBERT BROOKS
SP4 - E4 - Army - Regular
327th Inf, 101st Airborne Division
PORTLAND, OR
Length of service 2 years
His tour began on Jan 1, 1967
Casualty was on Aug 3, 1967
In QUANG NGAI, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died of wounds, GROUND CASUALTY
MULTIPLE FRAGMENTATION WOUNDS
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DONALD DEAN BRUBAKER
SSGT - E6 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
OREGON CITY, OR
His tour began on Sep 9, 1969
Casualty was on Sep 28, 1971
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
ARTILLERY, ROCKET, or MORTAR
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PAUL JEFFEREY COCHRAN
SP4 - E4 - Army - Regular
2/502 Inf, 101st Airborne Division
PHILOMATH, OR
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Dec 10, 1967
Casualty was on May 1, 1968
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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ROBERT LLOYD COULTER
SP4 - E4 - Army - Selective Service
101st Airborne Division
TOLEDO, OR
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Dec 1, 1967
Casualty was on Jun 26, 1968
In BINH THUY, SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
DROWNED, SUFFOCATED
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DEAN BLAIN DAFLER
SGT - E5 - Army - Selective Service
101st Airborne Division
PORTLAND, OR
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Aug 3, 1969
Casualty was on Apr 15, 1970
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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GARY ARTHUR RHODES
SGT - E5 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
ALOHA, OR
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Dec 13, 1967
Casualty was on Apr 5, 1968
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
MULTIPLE FRAGMENTATION WOUNDS
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FRANK ROBERT DIMMITT
CAPT - O3 - Army - Reserve
101st ABN Div
PORTLAND, OR
Length of service 4 years
His tour began on Dec 14, 1967
Casualty was on Mar 3, 1968
In , SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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ALDWIN ARDEAN ELLIS JR
CPL - E4 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
PORTLAND, OR
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Jul 21, 1967
Casualty was on Oct 7, 1967
In QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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STEVEN JOHN ELLIS
PFC - E3 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
PORTLAND, OR
His tour began on Apr 13, 1971
Casualty was on Jun 13, 1971
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died of wounds, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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CARLTON COE GRAY
SGT - E5 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
EUGENE, OR
His tour began on Aug 23, 1969
Casualty was on May 18, 1970
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
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RICHARD OWEN GULLIXSON
PFC - E3 - Army - Selective Service
101st Airborne Division
MILTON FREEWATER, OR
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Jul 27, 1968
Casualty was on Sep 29, 1968
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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EDWARD LA MONT HANDY
SP4 - E4 - Army - Selective Service
101st Airborne Division
SALEM, OR
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Apr 14, 1968
Casualty was on Feb 20, 1969
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - NONCREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
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CHARLES LAVERNE HATCHER
SP4 - E4 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
PORTLAND, OR
Length of service 2 years
His tour began on Sep 25, 1967
Casualty was on Mar 26, 1968
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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DANIEL ALBERT IRELAN
SGT - E5 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
GASTON, OR
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Feb 8, 1969
Casualty was on Aug 2, 1969
In QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
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EDWARD CHARLES JOHNSTON
WO - W1 - Army - Reserve
101st Airborne Division
HINES, OR
His tour began on Jan 4, 1970
Casualty was on Aug 13, 1970
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
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GEORGE GEOFFREY KARR
SP4 - E4 - Army - Selective Service
101st Airborne Division
TIGARD, OR
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Jul 29, 1969
Casualty was on Mar 3, 1970
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - NONCREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
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WILLIAM JAMES LANGMAN
CAPT - O3 - Army - Reserve
101st Airborne Division
TIGARD, OR
His tour began on May 13, 1970
Casualty was on Sep 27, 1970
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
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LARRY FREEMAN OTT
CPL - E4 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
MEDFORD, OR
His tour began on Dec 20, 1970
Casualty was on Feb 15, 1971
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
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TERRYL GLENN PARTSAFAS
SP4 - E4 - Army - Selective Service
101st Airborne Division
MEDFORD, OR
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Jul 21, 1968
Casualty was on Nov 29, 1968
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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STEVEN LLOYD PETERS
SP4 - E4 - Army - Selective Service
101st Airborne Division
KLAMATH FALLS, OR
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Mar 29, 1969
Casualty was on Mar 10, 1970
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
Non-Hostile, died of illness/injury, GROUND CASUALTY
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ROBERT JAMES PHILLIPS
PFC - E3 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
MILWAUKIE, OR
Length of service 12 years
His tour began on Feb 16, 1966
Casualty was on Jun 9, 1966
In , SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, GROUND CASUALTY
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ROBERT ERNEST SHARPE
CPL - E4 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
His tour began on Oct 16, 1970
Casualty was on Jan 15, 1971
In QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
OTHER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
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EVERETT HAROLD SMITH JR
SP4 - E4 - Army - Selective Service
101st Airborne Division
PORTLAND, OR
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Nov 28, 1967
Casualty was on Sep 25, 1968
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
ARTILLERY, ROCKET, or MORTAR
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SHANE SMITH
PFC - E3 - Army - Selective Service
101st Airborne Division
GRANTS PASS, OR
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Jan 13, 1969
Casualty was on Mar 27, 1969
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
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JERRY SHELDON STEARNS
SGT - E5 - Army - Selective Service
101st Airborne Division
TIGARD, OR
His tour began on Jul 10, 1970
Casualty was on Apr 15, 1971
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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ROBERT NOEL THOMPSON
PFC - E3 - Army - Selective Service
101st Airborne Division
MT VERNON, OR
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Feb 11, 1970
Casualty was on Mar 20, 1970
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
MULTIPLE FRAGMENTATION WOUNDS
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JERRY DAN WELLS
PFC - E3 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
PORTLAND, OR
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Sep 3, 1967
Casualty was on Jan 22, 1968
In , SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
DROWNED, SUFFOCATED
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LOREN DOUGLAS WHITE
CPL - E4 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
Salem, OR
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on May 4, 1968
Casualty was on Jun 1, 1968
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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WILLIAM
LEE WHITMORE
CAPT - O3 - Army - Reserve
101st Airborne Division
SHERWOOD, OR
His tour began on Mar 6, 1969
Casualty was on Aug 10, 1970
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died of wounds, HELICOPTER - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
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JOHN LANNING WILSON JR
SGT - E5 - Army - Regular
101st Airborne Division
COQUILLE, OR
His tour began on Oct 18, 1970
Casualty was on Apr 15, 1971
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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GORDON
LEE WIRTH JR
CWO - W1 - Army - Reserve
101st Airborne Division
BORING, OR
His tour began on Mar 18, 1970
Casualty was on Jan 9, 1971
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
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WAYNE WISEMAN
PFC - E3 - Army - Selective Service
101st Airborne Division
ROSEBURG, OR
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Feb 6, 1970
Casualty was on Mar 14, 1970
In QUANG NGAI, SOUTH VIETNAM
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GERALD
ERNEST WOODS
WO - W1 - Army - Reserve
101st Airborne Division
SALEM, OR
His tour began on Feb 18, 1971
Casualty was on Feb 18, 1971
In LZ, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, HELICOPTER - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
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John
William Murphy
Specialist Four
AVIATION PLT, 326TH MED BN, 101 ABN DIV
Army of the United States
21 July 1950 - 14 December 1970
Pendleton, OR
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Tommy Joe Brehm
Specialist Four
C CO, 2ND BN, 501ST INF RGT, 101 ABN DIV
Army Of The United States
29 May 1947 - 20 June 1968
Ukiah, OR
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Gordon Lee Terrell
born February 25, 1948
Gervais, Oregon
3-506th (Currahees) 101st Airborne Division.
He was later transferred to the Americal Division
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Jim Lee Dickson
Private First Class, Army of the
United States
A CO, 3RD BN, 506TH INF RGT, 101 ABN DIV
From Unity, Oregon
03 June 1949 - 26 February 1969
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Calvin David Mack
Corporal, Army of the
United States
2nd Plt. A CO, 1st BN, 327TH INF, 101 ABN DIV
Port Sulphur, LA
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