C2A Greyhound crash 2 October 1969

Prentice, Kenneth Morton
Navy Petty officer 2nd class

Kenneth Morton Prentice from Tacoma, Washington, Pierce county.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Thursday, October 2, 1969
Death details: On October 2, 1969, a C-2A Greyhound (bureau number 152796) carrying five crew members and twenty passengers took off on a routine logistics support flight from Cubi Point Naval Station, Republic of the Philippines, to the USS Constellation (CVA 64) in the Gulf of Tonkin. En route, the aircraft was in radio and radar contact with the carrier when it suddenly disappeared from the radar. There were no distress calls or beepers heard. An extensive air and surface search was begun immediately and recovered some personal effects and aircraft debris, but no survivors. Eventually, a crash site was discovered off the coast of North Vietnam, however, no remains were recovered.

Aviation Machinist’s Mate (Jet Engine Mechanic) Second Class Kenneth Morton Prentice entered the U.S. Navy from Washington and was a member of Fighter Squadron 142, embarked aboard the Constellation. He was a passenger aboard this Greyhound when it crashed, and he was lost with the aircraft. His remains were not recovered. Today, Petty Officer Prentice is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Based on all information available, DPAA assessed the individual’s case to be in the analytical category of Non-recoverable.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Dilger, Herbert Hugh
Navy Lieutenant

Herbert Hugh Dilger from Valley Stream, New York, Nassau county.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Thursday, October 2, 1969
Death details:  On October 2, 1969, a C-2A Greyhound (bureau number 152796) carrying five crew members and twenty passengers took off on a routine logistics support flight from Cubi Point Naval Station, Republic of the Philippines, to the USS Constellation (CVA 64) in the Gulf of Tonkin. En route, the aircraft was in radio and radar contact with the carrier when it suddenly disappeared from the radar. There were no distress calls or beepers heard. An extensive air and surface search was begun immediately and recovered some personal effects and aircraft debris, but no survivors. Eventually, a crash site was discovered off the coast of North Vietnam, however, no remains were recovered.

Lieutenant Herbert Hugh Dilger entered the U.S. Navy from New York and was a member of Fleet Tactical Support Squadron 50. He was the pilot of this Greyhound when it crashed, and he was lost with the aircraft. His remains were not recovered following the incident. Today, Lieutenant Dilger is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Based on all information available, DPAA assessed the individual’s case to be in the analytical category of Non-recoverable.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Dayao, Rolando Cuevas
Navy Personnelman 1st class

Rolando Cuevas Dayao, age 34, from Philippines.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Thursday, October 2, 1969
Death details: On October 2, 1969, a C-2A Greyhound (bureau number 152796) carrying five crew members and twenty passengers took off on a routine logistics support flight from Cubi Point Naval Station, Republic of the Philippines, to the USS Constellation (CVA 64) in the Gulf of Tonkin. En route, the aircraft was in radio and radar contact with the carrier when it suddenly disappeared from the radar. There were no distress calls or beepers heard. An extensive air and surface search was begun immediately and recovered some personal effects and aircraft debris, but no survivors. Eventually, a crash site was discovered off the coast of North Vietnam, however, no remains were recovered. Personnelman First Class Rolando Cuevas Dayao, who joined the U.S. Navy from the Philippines, served aboard the USS Walke (DD-723). He was aboard the Greyhound when it crashed, and his remains have not been recovered. Today, Personnelman First Class Dayao is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Based on all information available, DPAA assessed the individual’s case to be in the analytical category of Non-recoverable.

Source: Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, findagrave.com

Moser, Paul Kierstead
Navy Aviation machinist mate 3rd class

Paul Kierstead Moser from Newington, Connecticut.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Thursday, October 2, 1969
Death details: 

On October 2, 1969, a C-2A Greyhound (bureau number 152796) carrying five crew members and twenty passengers took off on a routine logistics support flight from Cubi Point Naval Station, Republic of the Philippines, to the USS Constellation (CVA 64) in the Gulf of Tonkin. En route, the aircraft was in radio and radar contact with the carrier when it suddenly disappeared from the radar. There were no distress calls or beepers heard. An extensive air and surface search was begun immediately and recovered some personal effects and aircraft debris, but no survivors. Eventually, a crash site was discovered off the coast of North Vietnam, however, no remains were recovered.

Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Paul Kierstead Moser, who joined the U.S. Navy from Connecticut, was a member of Fleet Tactical Support Squadron 50. He was a crewmember of the Greyhound when it crashed, and he was lost with the aircraft. His remains were not recovered following the incident. Today, Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Moser is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Based on all information available, DPAA assessed the individual’s case to be in the analytical category of Non-recoverable.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Fowler, Roy Gilman
Navy Hospital corpsman 3rd class

Roy Gilman Fowler from Virginia.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Thursday, October 2, 1969
Death details: On October 2, 1969, a C-2A Greyhound (bureau number 152796) carrying five crew members and twenty passengers took off on a routine logistics support flight from Cubi Point Naval Station, Republic of the Philippines, to the USS Constellation (CVA 64) in the Gulf of Tonkin. En route, the aircraft was in radio and radar contact with the carrier when it suddenly disappeared from the radar. There were no distress calls or beepers heard. An extensive air and surface search was begun immediately and recovered some personal effects and aircraft debris, but no survivors. Eventually, a crash site was discovered off the coast of North Vietnam, however, no remains were recovered. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Roy Gillman Fowler entered the U.S. Navy from Virginia and served aboard the Constellation. He was a passenger aboard this Greyhound when it crashed, and was lost with the aircraft. His remains were not recovered.? Today, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Fowler is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Based on all information available, DPAA assessed the individual’s case to be in the analytical category of Non-recoverable.

Source: Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Montgomery, Ronald Wayne
Navy aqb2

Ronald Wayne Montgomery from Moores Hill, Indiana.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Thursday, October 2, 1969
Death details: 

On October 2, 1969, a C-2A Greyhound (bureau number 152796) carrying five crew members and twenty passengers took off on a routine logistics support flight from Cubi Point Naval Station, Republic of the Philippines, to the USS Constellation (CVA 64) in the Gulf of Tonkin. En route, the aircraft was in radio and radar contact with the carrier when it suddenly disappeared from the radar. There were no distress calls or beepers heard. An extensive air and surface search was begun immediately and recovered some personal effects and aircraft debris, but no survivors. Eventually, a crash site was discovered off the coast of North Vietnam, however, no remains were recovered.

Aviation Fire Control Technician (Bomb Director) Second Class Ronald Wayne Montgomery entered the U.S. Navy from Indiana and served in Fighter Squadron 143 aboard the Constellation. He was a passenger aboard this Greyhound when it crashed, and was lost with the aircraft. His remains were not recovered. Today, Aviation Fire Control Technician (Bomb Director) Second Class Montgomery is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Based on all information available, DPAA assessed the individual’s case to be in the analytical category of Non-recoverable.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Koslosky, Howard Mark
Navy Airman

Howard Mark Koslosky from Arkansas.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Thursday, October 2, 1969
Death details: On October 2, 1969, a C-2A Greyhound (bureau number 152796) carrying five crew members and twenty passengers took off on a routine logistics support flight from Cubi Point Naval Station, Republic of the Philippines, to the USS Constellation (CVA 64) in the Gulf of Tonkin. En route, the aircraft was in radio and radar contact with the carrier when it suddenly disappeared from the radar. There were no distress calls or beepers heard. An extensive air and surface search was begun immediately and recovered some personal effects and aircraft debris, but no survivors. Eventually, a crash site was discovered off the coast of North Vietnam, however, no remains were recovered. Airman Howard Mark Koslosky entered the U.S. Navy from Alaska and was a member of Fighter Squadron 142, stationed aboard the Constellation. He was a passenger aboard this Greyhound when it crashed, and was lost with the aircraft. His remains were not recovered. Today, Airman Koslosky is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Based on all information available, DPAA assessed the individual’s case to be in the analytical category of Non-recoverable.

Source: Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Gorsuch, William Dale Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate

William Dale Gorsuch, age 21, from Cambria, Wisconsin, Columbia county.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Thursday, October 2, 1969

Death details: On October 2, 1969, a C-2A Greyhound (bureau number 152796) carrying five crew members and twenty passengers took off on a routine logistics support flight from Cubi Point Naval Station, Republic of the Philippines, to the USS Constellation (CVA 64) in the Gulf of Tonkin. En route, the aircraft was in radio and radar contact with the carrier when it suddenly disappeared from the radar. There were no distress calls or beepers heard. An extensive air and surface search was begun immediately and recovered some personal effects and aircraft debris, but no survivors. Eventually, a crash site was discovered off the coast of North Vietnam, however, no remains were recovered.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Third Class William Dale Gorsuch, who joined the U.S. Navy from Wisconsin, served aboard the Constellation. He was aboard the Greyhound when it crashed and his remains have not been recovered. Today, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Gorsuch is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Based on all information available, DPAA assessed the individual’s case to be in the analytical category of Non-recoverable.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Salazar, Fidel Garcia
Navy Steward 2nd class

Fidel Garcia Salazar from Philippines.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Thursday, October 2, 1969
Death details: On October 2, 1969, a C-2A Greyhound (bureau number 152796) carrying five crew members and twenty passengers took off on a routine logistics support flight from Cubi Point Naval Station, Republic of the Philippines, to the USS Constellation (CVA 64) in the Gulf of Tonkin. En route, the aircraft was in radio and radar contact with the carrier when it suddenly disappeared from the radar. There were no distress calls or beepers heard. An extensive air and surface search was begun immediately and recovered some personal effects and aircraft debris, but no survivors. Eventually, a crash site was discovered off the coast of North Vietnam, however, no remains were recovered. Steward Second Class Fidel Garcia Salazar, who joined the U.S. Navy from the Philippines, served in Electronic Attack Squadron 133 aboard the Constellation. He was a passenger aboard this Greyhound when it crashed, and was lost with the aircraft. His remains were not recovered.? Today, Steward Second Class Salazar is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Based on all information available, DPAA assessed the individual’s case to be in the analytical category of Non-recoverable.

Source: Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Leonard, Robert Bruce
Navy ftm2

Robert Bruce Leonard, age 23, from Des Moines, Iowa.

Service era: Vietnam

Spouse: Gleycerio

Children: Son, 1

School: Lincoln High

Date of death: Thursday, October 2, 1969
Death details:  On October 2, 1969, a C-2A Greyhound (bureau number 152796) carrying five crew members and twenty passengers took off on a routine logistics support flight from Cubi Point Naval Station, Republic of the Philippines, to the USS Constellation (CVA 64) in the Gulf of Tonkin. En route, the aircraft was in radio and radar contact with the carrier when it suddenly disappeared from the radar. There were no distress calls or beepers heard. An extensive air and surface search was begun immediately and recovered some personal effects and aircraft debris, but no survivors. Eventually, a crash site was discovered off the coast of North Vietnam, however, no remains were recovered.

Fire Control Technician (Surface Missile Fire Control) Second Class Robert Bruce Leonard entered the U.S. Navy from Iowa and was a crew member aboard the Constellation. He was a passenger aboard this Greyhound when it crashed, and he was lost with the aircraft. His remains were not recovered. Today, Petty Officer Leonard is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Based on all information available, DPAA assessed the individual’s case to be in the analytical category of Non-recoverable.

Source: National Archives

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