VHPA Museum Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: john v brennan
From: California
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4,500 milestone reached! That’s the number of Vietnam War Army helicopter NAMES tabulated to date. Topping the list is “Iron Butterfly”, with a commanding lead over “Patches” in second place. It’s anyone’s guess if there are more to find. Surfing the Internet and Facebook these many years has produced the majority of the found names but these sources are quickly drying up. The search continues…….

Added: February 12, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Ken Burns
From: Everett, wa
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I know ive signed the guestbook before.
71 and 72, Bearcat, PhuLoi, Long Than.

Chinook 021

Added: February 10, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Jose Marquez
From: California
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I served in Vietnam from November 1968 till May 1970 with the 1/26 First Infantry Division the first three months and the rest with the 238th AWC.At An Khe and Phu Hiep. Spent 6 months with the 3rd Armored Division in Frankfurt and returned to Vietnam in 1971 and served with the 335 assault helicopter company ant Don Tam in the Mekong Delta and when the unit was deactivated i was sent to the 114 assault helicopter company at Vhing Long.

Added: February 7, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Christopher S. Ruble
From: Born in the Bronx N.Y.C., Residing in Florida

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Assigned to the 179th ASHC Pleiku having MOS 67U20/30. Vietnam tour Feb. 1968 to Feb. 1969. Served as a door gunner due to First Sergeant allowing me into flight duty. Brother was a Master Sergeant in the First Aviation Battalion. Later I was transferred to the 243rd ASHC and served as a crew chief and then a flight engineer (senior Mechanic). Presently an Airframe & Powerplant Technician (A&P) for an Airline (73 years Old).

Added: February 6, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Daniel Markell
From: MN
Website: http://www.markellsantiques.com
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The 271st ASHC arrived in CanTho in February, 1968. First Hook was Mother Goose; Tail #126 but was shot down and totally destroyed. Looking for my hero was a 1Lt at the time, last name was Thompson. Landed a burning Hook with no loss of life.

Added: February 1, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Vernon Elder
From: Edmonds WA State
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I came across a VFW magazine story Feb 2020 about Pfc Garfield M. Langhorn having been awarded the MOH for his actions with C Troop, 7th/17th Cav out of Pleiku on Jan 15 1969. I was assigned to 7th/17th Cav, 17th Avn Group in 1972 as air traffic controller out of Ninh Hoa, Khanh Hoa Province during my 4th tour in country. I am most proud to have been part of the 7th/17th esp now knowing of the heroism of Pfc Langhorn. So glad he hasnt been forgotten after so many years.

Added: January 27, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Joe Vandiver
From: Oklahoma
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flew as Boxcar 28 June 70 June 71

Added: January 18, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Don Medon
From: Pennsylvania
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Served with 180th AVN Co.from 2/70 thru 4/71. My nickname was "skater". Anybody know William (Bill) Koreski's whereabouts?

Added: January 8, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Kathy Tignor
From: Ft Stewart, Ga
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I'm looking for anyone who knew or served with my husband, William (Bill) Tignor. He died in May 2018 and all I know he was a gunner on helicopters and he has patch on his hat I have with 1st Avn Bde in Vietnam. He was in Vietnam 1966-1967 and 1969-1970. I have nothing as fast as pictures or any other info, I do have his DD 214's but to me it's like reading Greek😞.
I really hope someone has info but would love copies of pictures anyone has. Thank everyone for reading. God bless you all.

Added: December 29, 2019

Submitted by
Name: Jason Kargel
From: Houston TX
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Comments:
Ran across your website looking for information about my father. War Wagon Aero Scout 3/5 cav D Troop Don Kargel. I enjoyed browsing through, Thank you all for your service.

Added: December 19, 2019