THE WALL OF FACES

Crew members included pilots MAJ Donnie L. Darrow and 1LT Anthony E. Kisucky and crewmen CPL George A. Bird III and CPL William B. Hays. Aircraft departed Marble Mountain at approximate 2030 hours with two other UH-34s enroute to Phu Bai after completing day long missions. The flight got separated in clouds and aircraft 148810 disappeared. On 22 November 1968 the wreckage with four sets of remains were found by the 1st ARVN Division. [Taken from vhpa.org]

William is buried at Resthaven Garden of Memories, Baton Rouge,LA. AM-2GS PH

Semper Fi, Marine.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you William Brian Hays, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Corporal William Brian Hays, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

Cpl. William Brian Hays, 2125349, was a crewmember aboard YL 42 when It disappeared on November 30, 1967. At least 3 a/c
were returning from DaNang. For some reason, this one went west while the others headed for the beach. Eventually the a/c and
the crew were found but I have no documentation as to when or where.