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HONORED ON PANEL 26W, LINE 16 OF THE WALL

CARL MARTIN CREAL

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POSTED ON 1.26.2025

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Chief Warrant Officer Carl Martin Creal, Served with the 118th Assaul Helicopter Company, 145th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 8.29.2024

POSTED BY: Larry Kasper

I still miss him

Carl was my neighbor in Palos Verdes. I still miss him.

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POSTED ON 11.25.2021

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from John Ferrars are touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

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POSTED ON 4.20.2020

POSTED BY: John Ferrars

I feel so guilty for surviving

On 4-20-69, At about 8:45 AM, while we were in heavy contact, Carl was hit while piloting on a gun run. We impacted with Carl being KIA, all others (3), were injured. I was the only walking wounded. Surrounded and getting shot at, another aircraft landed and evacuated us to CU Chi hospital. Terrible day. Years ago I did call Carl’s parents to let them know details and there was no pain. I hope it helped. Miss you Carl

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POSTED ON 4.20.2019

Mr Creal, I was enlisted and required to address Warrants as MR

Carl was flying as my pilot on 4-20-1969 when were shot down 50 years ago today approximately 8:45 am. I remember it as if yesterday. Years ago I called his mom and dad to tell them the details. Sad phone call, I cried. Think of Carl often. I wish his brother would contact. RIP Mr Creal I salute you!????

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