Henry Howard Herrin, Jr

The database page for Henry Howard Herrin, Jr

12 Nov 2002 Although we never met I will always remember your sacrifice. Your name is in my book of Heroes. Bonnie O'Riley Wingo E-Mail may be forwarded via the Webmaster@VirtualWall.org

1 Jun 2004 You have never been forgotten! I cried for you though we have never met. I think of you this Memorial Day, as I have for the past 32 years, so proud to wear your name. You have never been forgotten! From one who wears his MIA bracelet, Donna Peters 178 Sandcove Lane, Paso Robles, Ca 93446 studonna@tcsn.net

05 Jun 2006 I have worn his bracelet since 1975. Until now we did not know how to get any info on Henry. Please, if anyone has any info e-mail us at daringdj51@yahoo.com. Any info would be nice. We have not forgotten the price paid by these heros. Alice Johnson daringdj51@yahoo.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall During the early morning hours of New Year's Day 1968, an RA-3B Skywarrior (BuNo 144847) of VAP-61 was hit by ground fire while conducting a night reconnaissance mission over North Vietnam. The pilot turned his damaged aircraft seaward and made it out to about 30 miles offshore before the aircraft crashed. Despite extensive searches, the three crewmen - LCDR James R. Dennison, pilot; LTJG Terrence H. Hanley, navigator; and PHCS Henry H. Herrin - were not found. Contrary to some reports, this aircraft was part of the VAP-61 detachment aboard the aircraft carrier USS ORISKANY (CVA-34) and the mission was launched from that carrier.

The point-of-contact for this memorial is one who wears his MIA bracelet, Bonnie O'Riley Wingo E-Mail may be forwarded via the Webmaster@VirtualWall.org

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 12 Nov 2002
Last updated 06/24/2006