Robert F ChamberlainWarrant Officer129TH AHC, 10TH AVN BN, 17TH AVN GRP, 1 AVN BDE Army of the United States 21 September 1940 - 07 October 1966 Las Cruces, New Mexico Panel 11E Line 054 |
 
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Robert, your brothers at the 129th AHC miss you and think of often. The crash, that also took the lives of Johnny Neal, 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 killed in action 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."
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is a friend of the 129AHC, Gently 7221 W. Bluemound Road, Milw. Wi 53213 gentlyjs@yahoo.com 17 Aug 2003 |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Last updated 10/10/2005