THE WALL OF FACES

Captain Ted Peter Neura Jr., Served with the 1173rd Special Activity Squadron, Military Assistance Advisory Group Vietnam (MAAGV).

CPT Neura, You are remembered and honored.

Ted is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery,Oneonta,AL.

On December 12, 1963, a U.S. Army light transport U-1A Otter (tail number 58-01690) from the 18th Aviation Company destined for Ban Me Thout crashed into the top of an 8400’ mountain, 400 feet below the summit, reportedly after being hit by ground fire. An accident investigation team landed above the crash site in UH-1 helicopters and descended to downed plane. There were no survivors. Lost in the crash were pilot CAPT Clarence L. Moorer, co-pilot 2LT Louis A Carricarte, crew chief SP4 Michael P. Martin, and passenger CAPT Ted P. Neura Jr. (USAF). [Taken from togetherweserved.com and armyaircrews.com]

Dear Captain Ted Peter Neura 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