John Edward CrowleySpecialist FourD TRP, 1ST SQDN, 1ST CAVALRY, AMERICAL DIV Army of the United States 25 September 1949 - 10 August 1970 Williamson, New York Panel 08W Line 099 |
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The database page for John Edward Crowley
Specialist John Edward Crowleyis remembered by his friends and comrades ofWilliamson (New York) American Legion Post #394.
American Legion Post #394
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Dear Roommate & Fellow Crewchief
Paul E. Christen |
Your smile
I remember your warm smile and sunny disposition.
From a fellow WCS 1967 classmate. |
John, I knew you only by name, but you are my brother. I served with First Air Cavalry, RVN 1970-71. I've worn your M.I.A. bracelet since 1973 & just learned of your homecoming 2 days ago. In remembrance of you, I'll wear it the rest of my life. When we meet in Heaven I'll give it to you. God Bless You.
Welcome Home, John. |
John Crowley, I participated in recovering your body from the helo wreckage in Laos. I was given your retired MIA bracelet once we returned to Hawaii with your remains. I wear it often as a reminder of your sacrifice. I tell your story when people ask me about the bracelet.
From the medic on the 8-man search team for JTFFA, |
Notes from The Virtual WallOn 10 August 1970 D Troop, 1/1 Cavalry, was tasked with inserting a Special Forces reconnaissance team into Laos about 26 kilometers west of Ngok Tavok. The aircraft, UH-1H tail number 68-16520, was crewed by
When the helicopter lost power and crashed when it was about 25 feet above the ground in the landing zone. SP4 Crowley and one passenger were trapped inside the aircraft. A medic from another helicopter entered the wreckage and managed to free the passenger, but Crowley was firmly wedged between the aircraft and the ground. After two or three minutes of effort, the medic gave up trying to free him. The medic determined that Crowley was dead, as there was no pulse and he could get no response from him. All personnel were extracted and another rescue team was inserted just before dark, but was unable to get back to the wrecked aircraft because of enemy activity. The second team was extracted the next day, and no further efforts were made to go back to the crash site. SP4 Crowley was classed as Killed in Action, Body Not Recovered. His remains were recovered on 26 June 1998 and officially identified on 22 April 2000.
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 4 Jan 2003
Last updated 12/23/2007