Matthew Perry Amaral, IIISpecialist Five240TH AHC, 214TH AVN BN, 12TH AVN GRP, 1 AVN BDE Army of the United States 29 November 1946 - 14 December 1967 Gloucester, Massachusetts Panel 31E Line 090 |
 
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The database page for Matthew Perry Amaral, III
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Matthew Perry Amaral III was born November 29, 1946 in Beverly, Massachusetts. His parents were Matthew and Janet (Perry) Amaral II. He had a brother Steve, but I do not know if there were other brothers and sisters. Matthew graduated from Gloucester High School in 1965. He enjoyed playing baseball (shortstop) and was a drummer in a band "Bob and The Terriers." He entered the Army December 6, 1965 and served with the 240th Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam. He was part of a Task Force that served the 3-506th Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division. On December 14, 1967, his helicopter crashed and all crew members died: 1st Lt. Harold Brown, WO1 William Clawson, Spec 4 Ronny Kindred and Matthew. Matthew is buried in Wesleyan Cemetery in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Godspeed, Matthew!
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Matt had a great smile and a easy way about him. I enjoyed sitting in front of the tents at night after a day of flying and talking of home and football. I came from Malden and we played Gloucester. Matt is in my thoughts and prayers.
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A Note from The Virtual WallAs noted above, four men of the 240th AHC died when their UH-1H (tail number 66-16211) had a transmission failure while supporting operation Claymoth Falls:
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 1 Feb 2004
Last updated 08/02/2007