Harry Thomas Whetzel

Captain
129TH AHC, 10TH AVN BN, 17TH AVN GRP, 1 AVN BDE
Army of the United States
29 October 1933 - 07 October 1966
Columbus, Ohio
Panel 11E Line 059

1 AVN BDE

129TH AHC
Army Aviator

Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

The database page for Harry Thomas Whetzel

23 Oct 2001

Even though I never knew you, you have affected my life immeasurably.
I think of you often and look forward to the day when you and I will meet for the first time.

From his daughter,
Andie Fredrick
P. O. Box 561, Smiths, Alabama 36877
afredrick@pcboe.net

06 Jan 2003

Captain Whetzel ...

Just wanted you to know that we of the 129th AHC were thinking about you and the rest of the crew of your ship. It was a sad day for the 129th on 10/7/66 when we got the word. But, you all will not be forgotten.

From a comrade-in-arms,
Alex Fernwalt
129TH AHC 1965-68
afernwal@midsouth.rr.com

07 Oct 2005

I'll see you at the "Wall" tonight, 39 years after you were killed in action trying to help your brothers. Rest in Peace. Gently

From a friend,
Judith Singer
7221 W. Bluemound Rd, Milw. Wi 53213
gentlyjs@yahoo.com

Notes 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."
From the official history of the
129th Assault Helicopter Company




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