Steven Glenn Abbott
First Lieutenant
HHC, 2ND BDE, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV
Army of the United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 17, 1946 to May 12, 1968
STEVEN G ABBOTT is on the Wall at Panel 58E, Line 29

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1LT STEVEN GLENN ABBOTT


Steven G Abbott

1LT STEVEN GLENN ABBOTT

 
A Father's Tribute

Steven G Abbott

Born to Vivian and John Abbott in Creston Iowa, Steven grew up on a farm near Afton Iowa. With the help of two brothers and a sister, he managed to keep his parents busy. In 1956, we moved to Two Harbors, Minnesota. Steven was confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Two Harbors.

In school, Steve had so much energy and fun that it was amazing he had time to do so well. Former classmates of Steve's remember that people just loved to be around him; to spend more time with him. After high school, Steve went to college for two years, where he studied to become and architectural engineer.

In 1966, Steve told us, "People shoujld remember howvmuch the government means to us, and that we should be behind it." Because of those beliefs, Steve joined the Army to become a helicopter pilot. After completion of his officer and flight training, Steve was sent to Vietnam.

He was a pilot with the Second Brigade when he was killed on a mission May 12, 1968. He received many awards while in the servie, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and the National Order of Vietnam.

John Abbott, father of Steven Abbott - -


Steven was flying on a reconnaissance mission as an armed escort, and while his helicopter was at 300 feet, it was shot down by enemy ground fire.

In addition to his parents, he was survived by sister Sherry and two brothers, Dennis Harold and Larry Abbott. Steven is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Two Harbors, Lake County, Minnesota.


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- - The Virtual Wall, July 19, 2018

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