Walter Henry Kosky, JrLieutenant (junior grade)VA-35, CVW-15, USS CORAL SEA, USS CORAL SEA United States Navy 10 October 1943 - 26 December 1969 San Diego, California Panel 15W Line 094 |
  
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The database page for Walter Henry Kosky, Jr
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I knew "Skip" Kosky and his family through his younger brother Bill, a 9th grade classmate of mine. He took us to the beach where he enjoyed SCUBA diving. I remember going over to Bill's at Christmas break to learn Skip's A-6 Intruder rolled inverted and went down during an aerial refueling maneuver. I never got the exact details. His Dad was a retired Navy Captain and aviator. I knew Skip's beautiful wife also. It was a difficult loss, as they all were. I became a Marine officer in 1973 and served during the evacuation phase of the war. Skip, you are missed, and remembered with fondness. I hope to see you one day on the "other side". Semper Fi.
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A Note from The Virtual WallTwo men were killed when their A-6A INTRUDER, BuNo 152891, crashed at sea. Since the wreckage could not be recovered the cause of the crash remains unknown. The two men were LTJG Walter H. Kosky, pilot, and LTJG Dustin C. Trowbridge, of Wayne, Illinois, bombardier-navigator. |
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is a friend, Gary Woods glwoodssda@aol.com |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 28 May 2007
Last updated 05/31/2007