HONORED ON PANEL 8W, LINE 65 OF THE WALL
STEPHEN WAYNE BANCROFT
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STEPHEN W BANCROFT
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POSTED ON 8.6.2021
POSTED BY: john fabris
honoring you....
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your wife Marsha are touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....
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POSTED ON 1.6.2020
POSTED BY: [email protected]
Final Mission of CPL Stephen W. Bancroft
On July 29, 1970, a U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H (tail number 69-15119) from A Company, 227th Assault Helicopter Battalion, was participating in the final extraction of Fire Support Base Mo, five miles northwest of Djamap Air Field in Phuoc Long Province, RVN. The flight had loaded its troops on the northern landing pad of the base. The first aircraft lifted out, cleared adjacent barriers, and proceeded to climb out. Aircraft 119 next initiated its takeoff and started to clear the barriers. While lifting off, the helicopter made some minor blade strikes on stalks in a clump of bamboo. The aircraft then started a left bank to avoid hitting a large, dead tree. The corrective action was made too late, and the main rotor system struck the tree on the right side of the aircraft. The aircraft started settling toward the ground into a clearing in the direction of its flight. The helicopter impacted tail-low on its right side and burst into flames. Three crew members and two passengers were trapped in the wreckage and perished in the post-crash fire. One crew member and three passengers survived and were evacuated to medical facilities. The lost crew included pilot WO1 Karl T. Anteau, crew chief SP5 Jack H. Dillon, and gunner SP4 Ricky J. Hills. The lost passengers were SGT Walter B. Golombeski and CPL Stephen W. Bancroft. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and vhpa.org]
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POSTED ON 11.7.2016
POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik
Remembered
DEAR CORPORAL BANCROFT,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A GRUNT WITH THE 2ND BATTALION, 12TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAVALRY. THIS WAS THE UNIT OF A FRIEND'S UNIT OF A FRIEND'S BROTHER WHO ALSO DIED IN PHUOC LONG. SAY HI TO MIKE. ELECTION DAY IS NEAR AND VETERANS' DAY IS APPROACHING - SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER AND HONOR ALL OF YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS GUIDE YOU. REST IN PEACE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A GRUNT WITH THE 2ND BATTALION, 12TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAVALRY. THIS WAS THE UNIT OF A FRIEND'S UNIT OF A FRIEND'S BROTHER WHO ALSO DIED IN PHUOC LONG. SAY HI TO MIKE. ELECTION DAY IS NEAR AND VETERANS' DAY IS APPROACHING - SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER AND HONOR ALL OF YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS GUIDE YOU. REST IN PEACE.
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POSTED ON 7.11.2016
POSTED BY: Robert Sage
We Remember
Stephen is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Jennings,MO.
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POSTED ON 5.11.2015
POSTED BY: Marsha Kuenz Bancroft
My Husband
Stephen was proud to be an American and did not hesitate to fight for his country when he was drafted. He was kind to everyone and loved and respected his family and friends. He was looking forward to the birth of his son and to have him meet his four-legged best friend, Benny (a black Labrador retriever).
Stephen had just graduated from technical school and was looking forward to working with computers. He will always be missed.
Stephen had just graduated from technical school and was looking forward to working with computers. He will always be missed.
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