THE WALL OF FACES

Chief Warrant Officer Rolin James Crosby, Served with the 175th Assault Helicopter Company, 214th Aviation Battalion, 164th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...

Dear CWO Rolin Crosby,
Thank you for your service as an Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot. My husband was born on your birthday, which was when my mom passed. Say hi to them in heaven, they are Michael and Rose. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

On November 6, 1971, a U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G (tail number 67-15770) from the 175th Assault Helicopter Company was in flight when it received hostile ground fire and crashed in the ocean northwest of Dong Hung. Pilot CW2 Rolin J. Crosby suffered fatal injuries in the incident. His body was recovered. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

On 6 Nov 2015, the Veterans of the 48th Assault Helicopter Company, known as "Blue Stars", dedicated a Memorial Monument at Fort Rucker, Alabama honoring the service of the unit in Vietnam and especially the 36 Blue Star Fallen Heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country during the period 6 Nov 1965 to 23 Aug 1972. CWO Rolin James Crosby was one of those heroic members of the unit until the time of his death.

The back image the Monument may be seen at “SEE ALL PHOTOS” above.