Helicopter crash 7 July 1970

Casey, George William
Army Major general

George William Casey, age 48, from Allston, Massachusetts, Suffolk county.

Spouse: Elaine
Children: Five children

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Tuesday, July 7, 1970
Death details: Was aboard a helicopter that went missing in South Vietnam. The remains of those on board were recovered in the days following the crash. He was traveling to visit wounded members of his division at a medical facility.

Source: National Archives, Associated Press (1970), UPI (1970)

Christenson, William Lee
Army Sergeant

William Lee Christenson, age 21, from Saint Paul Park, Minnesota, Washington county.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Tuesday, July 7, 1970
Death details: Was aboard a helicopter that went missing in South Vietnam. The remains of those on board were recovered in the days following the crash. He was traveling to visit wounded members of his division at a medical facility.

Source: National Archives, Associated Press (1970), UPI (1970)

Cooper, Kenneth William
Army Sergeant major

Kenneth William Cooper, age 26, from Colorado, Sterling county.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Tuesday, July 7, 1970
Death details: Was aboard a helicopter that went missing in South Vietnam. The remains of those on board were recovered in the days following the crash. He was traveling to visit wounded members of his division at a medical facility.

Source: National Archives, Associated Press (1970), UPI (1970)

Fuller, Ronald Francis
Army Sergeant

Ronald Francis Fuller, age 21, from Providence, Rhode Island, Providence county.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Tuesday, July 7, 1970
Death details: Was aboard a helicopter that went missing in South Vietnam. The remains of those on board were recovered in the days following the crash. He was traveling to visit wounded members of his division at a medical facility.

Source: National Archives, Associated Press (1970), UPI (1970)

Hottell III, John A.
Army Major

John A. Hottell III, age 27, from Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee, Montgomery county.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Tuesday, July 7, 1970
Death details: Was aboard a helicopter that went missing in South Vietnam. The remains of those on board were recovered in the days following the crash.

Source: National Archives, Associated Press (1970)

Michel, William Frederick
Army 1st lieutenant

William Frederick Michel, age 22, from Monroe, Michigan, Monroe county.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Tuesday, July 7, 1970
Death details: Was aboard a helicopter that went missing in South Vietnam. The remains of those on board were recovered in the days following the crash. He was traveling to visit wounded members of his division at a medical facility.

Source: National Archives, Associated Press (1970), UPI (1970)

Smolik Jr., Vernon Kenneth
Army Sergeant

Vernon Kenneth Smolik Jr., age 26, from Garfied Heights, Ohio, Cuyahoga county.

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Tuesday, July 7, 1970
Death details: Was aboard a helicopter that went missing in South Vietnam. The remains of those on board were recovered in the days following the crash. He was traveling to visit wounded members of his division at a medical facility.

Source: National Archives, Associated Press (1970), UPI (1970)

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