Ralph Jim ChipmanCaptainVMA(AW)-533, MAG-15, 1ST MAW United States Marine Corps 15 August 1943 - 01 July 1974 Orem, Utah Panel 01W Line 106 |
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The database page for Ralph Jim Chipman
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us.
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I was Jim's next door neighbor in Cherry Point and got to see him at Nam Phong, Thailand, before I rotated back in August 72. My love and prayers to his widow and children. I always visit him at the Wall (1W 106) and pray for his safety and if possible, his return. Jim is a true officer and a gentleman and his family can always be proud of this man.
David Brockett |
Captain Chipman, I didn't know you sir, but I carry you in my heart and on my wrist. Thank you for all you have done and making the ultimate sacrifice. I have been in the Air Force for just short of 17 years and I can't think of a time I haven't had all of our brothers and sisters who are still not home on my mind. Thank you again, sir.
"To those who have served,
MSgt Todd A. Boren USAF |
Capt Ralph Chipman, You are always part of my prayers and ALWAYS on my wrist. I am a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps; I have been to Iraq twice and my father served with you in Vietnam. Thank you for everything you did.
Alicia Brito |
Today is December 27th 2007. It happened so long ago on this same day. I try to remember him each time on the 27th if for a just a short moment. I was the pilot of the flight behind him that night. I returned, he didn't. I am so sorry.
Harry Trauffer |
Notes from The Virtual WallCaptain Ralph J. Chipman, pilot, and 1Lt Ronald W. Forrester, bombardier-navigator, took their A-6A INTRUDER into North Vietnam on December 27, 1972. The last contact was made with the crew over the target area; the aircraft did not return from the mission.A subsequent article in Quan Doi Nhan Dan, a daily Vietnamese newspaper, described an aircraft downed by the Vietnamese. Apparently the pilot was reported to be dead, and possibly the co-pilot as well. Although this article was thought to possibly relate to Chipman and Forrester, it was not definite enough for proof of death. Both men were classified Missing in Action. Neither has returned. |
The point-of-contact for this memorial is a fellow Marine, David Brockett txbikers@ntin.net |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 23 May 2001
Last updated 02/17/2008