William Don Potter

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24 Jul 2003 The photo above shows Bill Potter (in sunglasses on right) and Jerry Bradley (on left) taken at Phuoc Vinh. The 3 men in the middle, names unknown, are LRRP's, presumably from Co. H, 75th Infantry, which was attached to C Troop, 1/9. This picture was taken just before a mission. I'd like to hear from anyone who might know these LRRP's. The photo, taken 2 or 3 days before Bill's death, was obtained from Jerry Bradley. William D. Potter was killed in action after serving for just a week with C Troop, 1st of the 9th. He died a soldier, but to me he was Uncle Bill, a young man who enjoyed life, loved his parents, brother, sister, nieces and nephews. It was always his dream to learn how to fly and he saw the Army as that opportunity. We miss Bill very much, but are comforted by his many friends.

A Note from The Virtual Wall On the 27th of March 1969 UH-1H tail number 66-16714 was lost to hostile fire at XT 636587 in Binh Long Province, Republic of Viet Nam. Killed that day were four aircrew from C Company, 1st Bn, 9th Cavalry and one passenger: WO1 Bard Elton Davenport, pilot WO1 William Don Potter, copilot Sgt Allan G. Harper, aircrewman SP5 John Bussey Waller, aircrewman 1Lt William Brent Bell, H Co, 75th Inf (Rangers) Warrant Officer Potter arrived in Vietnam on Saturday, 15 March 1969; he died on Thursday, 27 March 1969.

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
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