5 October 1968
Jolly Green 10
37th ARRS
HH-3E # 65-12782
37th ARRS
HH-3E # 65-12782
While extracting a Special Forces Team contact with the enemy the Jolly Green Giant received intensive ground fire, which damaged the helicopter & tragically killed two of the four crew.
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Jolly 10 Crew |
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Co-Pilot  Maj. Albert D. Wester
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Flight Mechanic  SrA. Gregory P. Lawrence
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He slept across from me in our Hooch, we had many a talks. I know that mission well. RIP BROTHER
ReplyDeleteI was there the day they both died. Went to tech school with Greg. May they both rest in peace. Will never forget that day.
ReplyDeleteGreg is my Dad. Haven’t had the opportunity to talk to many people he served with. Would like to talk to you if possible.
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DeleteGreg is my Dad. Haven’t had the opportunity to talk with many people he served with. Would like to talk to you if possible.
ReplyDeleteI remember that day well his bunk was next to mine. I was the crew chief of the other HH-3 that was on that mission. Great loss!
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