William Henry OstermeyerCaptain435TH TAC FTR SQDN, 8TH TAC FTR WING, 7TH AF United States Air Force 15 March 1945 - 30 May 1974 Orlando, Florida Panel 01W Line 025 |
  
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The database page for William Henry Ostermeyer
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Bill was my college friend in the 60's in Orlando, Florida. Currently I wear his MIA bracelet. I hope that others will join in my support of this true hero of the United States of America. We will never forget.
From a college friend, |
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I think of William often, his family remains in my prayers after all these years. I wore his bracelet for many years, I wear his memory in my heart. My sister and I picked up the bracelet at a Lubbock, Texas County fair. We chose him, but not together and we were surprised we picked the same name. I know he lives and is whole and hopefully we will all get to meet him on the other side. My love to his family.
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A Note from The Virtual WallOn 12 May 1972 then-Captain Lonnie P. Bogard and 1stLt William H. Ostermeyer departed Ubon RTAFB in F-4D tail number 66-8799 on a "Night Owl" fast FAC mission along the Ho Chi Minh Trail in southern Laos. The flight went as planned until shortly after the F-4D completed a scheduled in-flight refueling session. At that point, with the F-4 somewhere in the vicinity of the Ban Karai Pass, radio contact was lost. SAR efforts failed to locate wreckage or either crewman. Both men were classed as Missing in Action.Over time, both were promoted and eventually declared dead - Captain Ostermeyer on 30 May 1974 and Major Bogard on 26 July 1978. Their remains have not been repatriated. |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 30 Jun 2007
Last updated 08/10/2009