Johnny Leonard NealSpecialist Four129TH AHC, 10TH AVN BN, 17TH AVN GRP, 1 AVN BDE Army of the United States 23 May 1944 - 07 October 1966 East St Louis, Illinois Panel 11E Line 058 |
 
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Johnny, your brothers at the 129th AHC miss you and think of often. The crash, that also took the lives of Robert Chamberlain, Harry Whetzel and Robert Gilliam was the first for the 129th. We lit candles for you at the 129th re-union this year, and will continue to do so until there is no one left to do it. Rest in Peace dear friend.
07 Oct 2005 I'll see you at the "Wall" tonight, 39 years after you were KIA trying to help your brothers. RIP. Gently
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A Note from The Virtual Wall"We flew a combat assault for the 2/327 on 7 October and it was a very smooth operation. However, upon our return to base camp at Tuy Hoa the company was shocked and saddened to hear that four of our comrades had been killed that afternoon. A gun ship (UH-1B HUEY hull number 64-13932) was shot down on an independent mission between Dong Ba Thin and Phan Rang while engaging an enemy .50 caliber machine gun which had a friendly unit pinned down with its deadly fire. Killed were Captain Whetzel, WO Chamberlain, SP/5 Gilliam and PFC Neal. They truly exemplified the fighting spirit of the 129th Assault Helicopter Company by engaging in a deed above and beyond the call of duty while giving their all to support the ground troops."129th Assault Helicopter Company |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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