Arthur Douglas WashingtonSpecialist Four173RD AHC, 11TH AVN BN, 12TH AVN GRP, 1 AVN BDE Army of the United States 10 April 1943 - 15 January 1967 Washington, District of Columbia Panel 14E Line 039 |
 
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The database page for Arthur Douglas Washington
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You made the ultimate sacrifice I thank you and salute you.
A memorial from one who remembers, |
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Proud to have known and served with you "in country". You were a good friend and you will be remembered through the years. Gary Mann, crew chief, Robin Hoods 173 AHC 66-67
From a friend and fellow Robin Hood, |
A Note from The Virtual WallOn 14 Jan 1967 UH-1D tail number 65-09595 was one of several 173rd Assault Helicopter Company Hueys in a formation flight at 2000 feet. 65-09595's pilot reported an internal explosion and left the flight. Other aircrew watched helplessly as 65-09595's 90 degree gear box and tail rotor blades left the aircraft, which then crashed and burned in a small jungle clearing. Three of the four men aboard the Huey died in the crash; the crew chief died from his injuries the following day:
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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