James Michael Young

Specialist Four
2ND PLT, 129TH AHC, 17TH AVN GROUP, 1 AVN BDE
Army of the United States
12 August 1950 - 26 June 1971
Dallas, Texas
Panel 03W Line 090

1 AVN BDE

129TH AHC
Army Aircrew

Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

The database page for James Michael Young

06 Jan 2004



Jim was a great guy, and always had a smile and a good word for you. I had the privilege of serving with him both in Vietnam and at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Jim talked often of his home and family in the Dallas/Carrollton area. You're truly missed, buddy!

From a friend,
Dave Powers
powers@montrose.net

06 Feb 2004

James was a wonderful person, a good friend, and a loving fiancee. He always joked and smiled and tried to keep everyone in good spirits. He wasn't afraid of hard work and he wasn't afraid to admit that there were days he was scared. But he did the job he was trained to do. I salute James for his bravery, and I send love for his memory. You will always be remembered--Buttons. Love, Dale

msseesfar@aol.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall

The database record indicates that SP4 James Young died in a helicopter crash, but that isn't so. He was flying as a door gunner in a Huey and was hit by enemy gunfire. The Huey did not go down and his crewmates survived the incident, which took place about 7 kilometers northeast of Binh Khe.

He is remembered by his brothers in the
129th Assault Helicopter Company





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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 6 Jan 2004
Last updated 08/10/2009