26 Sept 2021

Fallen Hero's / Jolly Green 64 / 40th ARRS / HH-53C / Jolly Green Giant

14 June 1973
Jolly 64
40th ARRS
HH-53C # 68-10362

The HH-53 lost its tail rotor and crashed into the Tonle Sap, Cambodia. Three of the crew were tragically killed with two being rescued.

Jolly Green 64
Pilot
1st Lt. Gilbert A. Rovito
Co-Pilot
1st Lt. Francis E. Meador
Flight Mechanic
MSgt. David V. McLeod Jnr.
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4 comments:

  1. Sgt Stephen Caldwell13 June 2022 at 14:16

    RIP my brothers not sure how Karl and I survived that day but wanted to acknowledge I’m sure you men aided our escape thank you and God Bless 👣👍👣

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  2. Sgt Stephen Caldwell13 June 2022 at 14:19

    RIP my brother’s and thank you for your service and sacrifice. Not sure how Karl and I escaped that day however I’m sure your skill’s help save our lives💕thank you 👣❤️👣

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  3. Sgt Gary Cravens14 June 2024 at 18:10

    I remember that day very well. Very sad for all. Later I volunteered to go on the crash investigation at Phnom Penh, Cambodia. RIP Brothers!

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