Raymond Francis Quinn
Sergeant
A CO, 2ND BN, 8TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV
Army of the United States
Imperial, Pennsylvania
May 01, 1924 to April 01, 1967
RAYMOND F QUINN is on the Wall at Panel 17E, Line 87

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Raymond F Quinn
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A Note from The Virtual Wall

On 01 May 1967 the 335th Assault Helicopter Company was tasked with providing airlift for a combat assault being conducted by the 9th Infantry Division operating out of Bear Cat base. Nine aircraft departed Bien Hoa, climbed to 1500 feet, and proceeded toward Bear Cat in a staggered-left trail formation. While enroute the pilot of the #3 aircraft noted that #2 was in very close formation with the lead aircraft and did not appear to be adjusting his position appropriately when lead maneuvered. When lead began a gentle right turn his blade tips struck the blades of the #2 aircraft. Both aircraft broke up in flight.


Eight men died as a result of the mid-air collision:

 
14 July 2005

Sergeant Raymond F Quinn was my father. He was killed in Vietnam when I was eight months old. I don't remember him but I do know he was very proud to serve his country. I did however read his letters from over there, the things the soldiers went through were unbelieveable and at times unbearable. I would like to take a minute to say to all the Vietnam vets who so courageously fought for their country you are true heros in my eyes!!!

From his daughter,
Scynthia A Quinn
sinq04@aol.com


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