THE WALL OF FACES

Some may think you are forgotten
Though on earth you are no more
But in our memory you are with us
As you always were before….

I was in the Troop infantry platoon and also worked in the orderly room due to my typing and writing skills (for Awards and Decorations). Shortly prior to his death, I observed CWO Mursch in the orderly room waiting to see Major Rackley, the CO. I was thinking to myself that here is one fine officer who is sharply dressed and standing proud and erect waiting to be called into the Major's office. He was certainly what makes the USA a great country. A week or two later, I ran down to the bunker line when the accident happened. He was medavaced immediately to the Pleiku Air Force Base for treatment. I believe he passed to the Lord in Japan. Our prayers were with him then and now.

Dear CWO John Mursch, Thank you for your service as an Attack Helicopter Pilot. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is the 10th Day of Christmas, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Chief Warrant Officer John W. Mursch was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for exemplary heroism in combat. He served as an Attack Helicopter Pilot and was assigned to A TRP, 7TH SQDN, 17TH CAVALRY, 1ST AVIATION BDE.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/dm/MurschJW01a.htm

Chief Warrant Officer John W. Mursch was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while engaged in aerial flight. He served as an Attack Helicopter Pilot and was assigned to A TRP, 7TH SQDN, 17TH CAVALRY, 1ST AVIATION BDE.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/dm/MurschJW01a.htm