helicopter crash 6 August 2011

Pittman, Jesse D.
Navy Special warfare operator

Jesse D. Pittman, age 27, from Willits, California, Mendocino county.

Parents: Ida Pittman and J. Terry Pittman
Spouse: Single

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Willits High (2002)
Military history: West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit

Date of death: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Death details: Was among 30 servicemembers who died in Wardak Province Afghanistan of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinoo helicopter crashed after it came under enemy attack.
Cemetery: Ft. Rosecrans National

Source: Department of Defense, Los Angeles Times

Spehar, Nicholas P.
Navy Special warfare operator

Nicholas P. Spehar, age 24, from Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Parents: Patrick and Annette
Spouse: None
Children: None

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Chisago Lakes High (2005)
Military history: West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit

Date of death: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Death details: Was among 30 servicemembers who died in Wardak Province Afghanistan of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinoo helicopter crashed after it came under enemy attack.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Bill, Brian R.
Navy Special Warefare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL)

Brian R. Bill, age 31, from Stamford, Connecticut, Fairfield county.

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Norwich University (2001), Trinity Catholic HIgh
Military history: East Cost-based Naval Special Warfare Unit

Date of death: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Death details: Was among 30 servicemembers who died in Wardak Province Afghanistan of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinoo helicpoter crashed after it came under enemy attack.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Carter, David R.
Navy Chief warrant officer

David R. Carter, age 47, from Centennial, Colorado, Arapahoe county.

Parents: Vonley and Elsie Carter
Spouse: Laura (married 24 years)
Children: Kyle, 20, and Kaitlen, 17

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Hays High; Fort Hays State University (1987)
Military history: 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), Aurora, Colorado.

Date of death: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Death details: Was among 30 servicemembers who died in Wardak Province Afghanistan of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinoo helicopter crashed after it came under enemy attack.
Cemetery: Grandview Cemetery, Ft. Collins

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times, findagrave, KKTV

Faas, John W.
Navy Special Warefare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL)

John W. Faas, age 31, from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Parents: Gretchen and Robert Faas

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Minnehaha Academy (1998)
Military history: East Cost-based Naval Special Warfare Unit

Date of death: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Death details: Was among 30 servicemembers who died in Wardak Province Afghanistan of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chino helicopter crashed after it came under enemy attack.
Cemetery: Fort Snelling National

Source: Department of Defense, Star Tribune, findagrave, Military Times

Nichols, Bryan J.
Navy Chief warrant officer

Bryan J. Nichols from New Century, Kansas, Johnson county.

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion).

Date of death: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Death details: Was among 30 servicemembers who died in Wardak Province Afghanistan of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinoo helicopter crashed after it came under enemy attack.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Houston, Kevin A.
Navy Special Warefare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL)

Kevin A. Houston, age 36, from Hyannisport, Massachusetts, Barnstable county.

Parents: Jan Brown
Spouse: Married
Children: Three children

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Barnstable High (1994)
Military history: East Cost-based Naval Special Warfare Unit

Date of death: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Death details: Was among 30 servicemembers who died in Wardak Province Afghanistan of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinoo helicopter crashed after it came under enemy attack.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Hamburger, Patrick D.
Navy Sergeant

Patrick D. Hamburger from Grand Island, Nebraska, Hall county.

Spouse: None
Children: Daughter, 2

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation

Date of death: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Death details: Was among 30 servicemembers who died in Wardak Province Afghanistan of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinoo helicopter crashed after it came under enemy attack.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Mason, Matthew D.
Navy Special Warefare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL)

Matthew D. Mason, age 37, from Kansas City, Missouri.

Spouse: Married (wife pregnant expecting third child)
Children: 2 sons

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Kearney High, Northwest Missouri State University (1998)
Military history: East Cost-based Naval Special Warfare Unit

Date of death: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Death details: Was among 30 servicemembers who died in Wardak Province Afghanistan of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinoo helicopter crashed after it came under enemy attack.
Cemetery: Arlington National

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Bennett, Alexander J.
Navy Sergeant

Alexander J. Bennett, age 24, from Tacoma, Washington, Johnson county.

Parents: Kim Robertson and Douglas Bennett
Spouse: None

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kansas.

Date of death: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Death details: Was among 30 servicemembers who died in Wardak Province Afghanistan of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinoo helicpoter crashed after it came under enemy attack.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times, News Tribune

Load More
Back To Top