Dennis William DotsonFirst LieutenantB CO, 1ST BN, 14TH INFANTRY, 4 INF DIV Army of the United States 02 November 1949 - 05 June 1970 El Centro, California Panel 09W Line 013 |
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The database page for Dennis William Dotson
Lieutenant, you always did your job. I can still recall your strength in bad times and your laughter in good times, though there were few enough of those.
I am honored to have served with you. |
You became a hero, who ever knew. You fought and died for our country, but even today you are honored with pride!
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A Note from The Virtual WallOn 05 June 1970 the 119th Assault Helicopter Company was tasked with supporting a combat assault by B Company, 1/14th Infantry. As UH-1H tail number 68-16354 approached the landing zone it was hit by automatic weapons fire which killed both pilots. The aircraft crashed into a stream and burned, killing one of the two remaining crewmen and four infantrymen. The dead were
"Today was a sad day for the Gators as they have lost friends as well as fine aviators. Gator 354 was shot down by enemy gunners and along with her she took the lives of WO Rousell, WO Lundequam, SP4 Broadston, and four soldiers from the 1/14 Infantry. The only survivor of the crash was PFC Comes, who was floundering in the water after attempting to help WO Lundequam, who had already perished. PFC Comes was fished out by WO Oliver's (pilot of another HUEY) quick to react crew chief and gunner, SP4 Almon and SP4 Bottom respectively. SP4 Almon attempted to rescue an injured and badly burned victim who was under (Editor's note: next word doesn't make sense) cerntainable, but the effort was in vain as the victim drifted in the blazing wreckage. During his attempt, SP4 Almon lost his footing and went under almost on the verge of drowning. WO Kelly jumped out of the aircraft and retrieved SP Almon. Those injured were medevaced to An Khe and the area was secured." |
The point-of-contact for this memorial is a friend, James H Owens Jr jhowensjr@rcn.com |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 30 Jul 2005
Last updated 10/14/2006