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James Michael Young
Specialist Four
2ND PLT, 129TH AHC, 17TH AVN GROUP, 1ST AVIATION BDE, USARV Army of the United States Dallas, Texas August 12, 1950 to June 26, 1971 JAMES M YOUNG is on the Wall at Panel W3, Line 90 |
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SP4 JAMES MICHAEL YOUNG
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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!
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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 |
A Note from The Virtual WallThe 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 |
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