C2A Greyhound crash 2 October 1969

Moore, William Ray
Navy Petty officer 2nd class

William Ray Moore from Kansas, Franklin county.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Thursday, October 2, 1969.

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.

Machinist’s Mate Second Class William Ray Moore, who joined the U.S. Navy from Kansas, served the USS Long Beach (CGN 9). He was aboard the Greyhound when it crashed, and his remains have not been recovered. Today, Machinist’s Mate Second Class Moore 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

Ellerd, Carl Joseph
Navy Petty officer 2nd class

Carl Joseph Ellerd from Odessa, Texas, Ector 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 Structural Mechanic Second Class Carl Joseph Ellerd, who joined the U.S. Navy from Texas, served with Attack Squadron 97 aboard the Constellation. He was aboard the Greyhound when it crashed, and his remains have not been recovered. Today, Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class Ellerd 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

Terrell, Keavin Lee
Navy Petty officer 3rd class

Keavin Lee Terrell from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge county.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Thursday, October 2, 1969.

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.

Data Systems Technician Third Class Keavin Lee Terrell entered the U.S. Navy from Louisiana and was a crew member 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, Data Systems Technician Third Class Terrell 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

Gore, Paul Edwin
Navy Petty officer 1st class

Paul Edwin Gore from Faison, North Carolina, Duplin 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.

Machinist’s Mate First Class Paul Edwin Gore entered the U.S. Navy from North Carolina 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 Gore 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

Dean, Donald Chester
Navy Hospitalman 2nd class

Donald Chester Dean from St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis 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.

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Donald Chester Dean entered the U.S. Navy from Missouri and served in Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 113 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 Second Class Dean 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, James Jewel
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James Jewel Fowler from Lamonte, Missouri.

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 Electrician’s Mate Second Class James Jewel Fowler entered the U.S. Navy from Missouri 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 Electrician’s Mate Second 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: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accunting Agency

Tye, Michael James Navy Aviation Machinists Mate

Michael James Tye from Clinton, Missouri, Henry 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 Machinists Mate (Jet Engine Mechanic) Third Class James Michael Tye, who joined the U.S. Navy from Missouri, served with Fleet Tactical Support Squadron 50. He was the loadmaster aboard the Greyhound when it crashed, and his remains have not been recovered. Today, Aviation Machinists Mate (Jet Engine Mechanic) Third Class Tye 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

Leonard, Robert Bruce
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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

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

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