JAMES M HAMRICK JR
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HONORED ON PANEL 2W, LINE 108 OF THE WALL

JAMES MADISON HAMRICK JR

WALL NAME

JAMES M HAMRICK JR

PANEL / LINE

2W/108

DATE OF BIRTH

12/08/1946

CASUALTY PROVINCE

BINH DUONG

DATE OF CASUALTY

02/20/1972

HOME OF RECORD

LEXINGTON PARK

COUNTY OF RECORD

St. Mary's County

STATE

MD

BRANCH OF SERVICE

ARMY

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REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR JAMES MADISON HAMRICK JR
POSTED ON 1.12.2016

a neighbor from Maryland,

I went to school with your younger brother Ken , I knew your mother and father, I hunted on your farm in Dameron. I was inspired by your service and sacrifice I looked for you on the wall, took up the torch and did 20 years in Army Aviation. Thanks James I remember.
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POSTED ON 12.13.2014

Final Mission of CAPT James M. Hamrick Jr.

On February 20, 1972, CAPT James M. Hamrick Jr. was killed in action while piloting an OH-6A (tail number 67-16632) from D Troop (Air), 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, call name Centaurs in the Binh Duong Province (III Corps). CAPT Hamrick’s ship came under small arms enemy fire, causing the aircraft to crash. He suffered fatal injuries in the incident. The crew chief, SP4 Don H. Ware, was also killed. [Taken from vhpa.org]
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POSTED ON 2.1.2014
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]

Remembering An American Hero

Dear Captain James Madison Hamrick Jr, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter
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POSTED ON 4.9.2013
POSTED BY: Charles E. Chandler

Thoughts from an old pal

Jim Hamrick was one of the best friends I ever had. We graduated from GMHS together in 1965. After graduation we had talked about joining the Army together, on a buddy plan if we could. I received my draft notice and Jim was accepted for the PAX plan. My choice was made for me, and he wisely went with the PAX plan. While I was in AIT in Ft. Bliss, TX he hitchihiked out to see me. He had decided to join the Army and had one last fling. I don't know if it was just to tell me of his decision or it was the stories I told him of Juarez, Mexico, which was prettty crazy in the mid 60s. When he left we had $7.00 left between us, and off he went, hitchhiking back to MD. I went to OCS at Ft. Sill, OK, amd Jim ended up going the WOC route. We did get together in Texas while we were both candidates. After graduation we went back to some of the old spots in D.C. Had a few beers and a minor disagreement with a couple of Marines. Times were never boring with Hamrick.


As it turned out we both ended up in Vietnam at the same time. He was able to get away from his unit and made it to Duc Pho were I was stationed as a platoon leader with quad 50 unit. We were lucky enough to survive and left country on the same flight, and on to MD. Under his inspiration I went to flight school later. I never had the opportunity to fly with him though, except in his Rambler. The last time I saw him he was with Cheryl, but before they were married. I saw her in MD in about 1974. We went to Arlington to visit Jims grave site.


I truly miss him and wish we had the chance to play, 'remember the time' when....


He was one great guy and sometimes I just smile thinking of what a great friend he was, and still is in my mind.


I would enjoy hearing from any of his friends while he flew during either tour, or his family too.


I later flew OH6As in the U.S.B.P. and there were times I felt he was right there with me.

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POSTED ON 1.6.2013

Never Forgotten

(Photo Credit: David Olsen)



Rest in peace with the warriors.

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