PATRICK E WARD
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HONORED ON PANEL 47W, LINE 34 OF THE WALL
PATRICK EDWARD WARD
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PATRICK E WARD
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47W/34
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POSTED ON 8.22.2016
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet
Thank You
Thank you Specialist 4 Ward for your leadership, skill and exemplary courage under fire.
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POSTED ON 1.28.2014
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]
Remembering An American Hero
Dear SP4 Patrick Edward Ward, 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
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 5.1.2008
POSTED BY: Bill Powell
Went to High School with Pat
I went to Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia with Pat. He was Class of '66 and I was '67. Did not now him well but saw a lot of him. I ended up over there too with 1/10th Cav 3/69
to 3/70. I miss them all.
to 3/70. I miss them all.
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POSTED ON 10.27.2007
POSTED BY: CLAY MARSTON
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THIS MOST HEROIC RECIPIENT OF THE SILVER STAR WHOSE NAME SHALL LIVE FOREVER MORE
SPECIALIST 4
PATRICK EDWARD WARD
who served with the
92nd ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY
" STALLIONS "
10th COMBAT AVIATION BATTALION
" SOLDIERS OF THE SKY "
17th COMBAT AVIATION GROUP
" FREEDOM'S EAGLES "
1st AVIATION BRIGADE
" SKYTROOPERS "
was a posthumous recipient of the
SILVER STAR
PURPLE HEART
AIR MEDAL
NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL
VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL
REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL
and was entitled to wear
ARMY AIRCREW WINGS
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE
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POSTED ON 10.27.2007
POSTED BY: CLAY MARSTON
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THIS FINE YOUNG UNITED STATES ARMY SOLDIER WHOSE NAME SHALL LIVE FOREVER MORE
HELICOPTER UH-1C 66-15119
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15119
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00000294
Date: 02/02/68
Unit: 92 ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0300 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated:
Survivability / Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database.
Also: UH1P3, 03331 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15119
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00000386
Date: 03/07/68
Accident case number: 680307011
Unit: 92 ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1392
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC - O3 SCOTT J
P - W1 MCALEER JK
CE - E5 ARENT CB
G - E4 WARD P
Accident Summary:
A rocket exploded in the tube as it emerged.
It damaged the skin on the left side and the under carriage of the aircraft.
The aircraft continued to fly and landed without further damage
This record was last updated on 01/31/97
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Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15119
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00000654
Date: 08/22/68
Incident number: 68082222.KIA
Unit: 92 ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY
This was a Combat incident.
This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at UNK feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: ZT254747
Helicopter took 9 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM) causing a Fire.
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 04 DOI . .
The helicopter Crashed. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Burned
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated:
Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database.
Survivability / Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database.
Also: OPERA, UH1P3, 23503 (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory
Crew Members:
P - WO1 JAMES KENNETH McALEER III KIA
AC - CAPTAIN VERLYN GWEN MEYER KIA
CE - SP5 DAVID LYNN FERRY KIA
G - SP4 PATRICK EDWARD WARD KIA
This record was last updated on 05/25/98
The following is crew member information for this incident:
Name: SP5 DAVID LYNN FERRY
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 08/22/68 while performing the duty of Crew Chief.
Age at death: 24.7
Date of Birth: 11/25/43
Home City: Fairbanks, AK
Service: regular component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 92 ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY
Major organization: 1st AVIATION BRIGADE
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 47W-027
Short Summary: Hostile fire while in support of Task Force South in Bao Lac.
Aircraft: UH-1C tail number 66-15119
Service number: 10893530
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 67N2F = UH-1 Helicopter Repairer
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: fire or burns
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: crew chief
Started Tour: 11/02/67
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 01
Location: Lam Dong Province II Corps.
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - killed
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead
Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: enlisted personnel
This record was last updated on 07/27/96
Name: WO1 JAMES KENNETH McALEER III
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 08/22/68 while performing the duty of Pilot.
Age at death: 22.0
Date of Birth: 08/07/46
Home City: Bridgeville, PA
Service: AV branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 92 ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY
Major organization: 1st AVIATION BRIGADE
Flight class: 67-15
Service: AV branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 47W-030
Short Summary: Hostile fire while in support of Task Force South in Bao Lac.
Aircraft: UH-1C tail number 66-15119
Service number: W3157610
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 062B = Helicopter Pilot, Utility and Light Cargo Single Rotor
Primary cause: Hostile Fire
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: fire or burns
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: pilot
Started Tour: 12/08/67
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - pilot
Location: Lam Dong Province II Corps.
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - killed
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead
Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: warrant officer
This record was last updated on 07/27/96
Name: CAPTAIN VERLYN GWEN MEYER
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 08/22/68 while performing the duty of Aircraft
Commander.
Age at death: 25.9
Date of Birth: 09/20/42
Home City: Lennox, SD
Service: IN branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 92 ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY
Major organization: 1st AVIATION BRIGADE
Service: IN branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 47W-029
Short Summary: Hostile fire while in support of Task Force South in Bao Lac.
Aircraft: UH-1C tail number 66-15119
Service number: O5533423
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 1981 = 19 Rotary Wing Aviator (Unit Commander)
Primary cause: Hostile Fire
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: fire or burns
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: aircraft commander
Started Tour: 11/02/67
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 04
Location: Lam Dong Province II Corps.
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - killed
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead
Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: officer
This record was last updated on 07/27/96
Name: SP4 PATRICK EDWARD WARD
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 08/22/68 while performing the duty of Gunner.
Age at death: 21.0
Date of Birth: 08/19/47
Home City: Philadelphia, PA
Service: component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 92 ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY
Major organization: 1st AVIATION BRIGADE
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 47W-034
Short Summary: Hostile fire while in support of Task Force South in Bao Lac.
Aircraft: UH-1C tail number 66-15119
Service number: 52809604
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 67A1F = Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: fire or burns
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: door gunner
Started Tour: 11/02/67
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 01
Location: Lam Dong Province II Corps.
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - killed
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead
Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: enlisted personnel
This record was last updated on 07/27/96
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE
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