scottplen Posted February 5, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 5, 2021 Not a PA guy but proud to be new caretaker of this brave young man”s memory . he died only 10 days into his tour ! scratches on back show up more in pictures than in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted February 5, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 5, 2021 Poignant reminder of a man who gave his all to his country. Thank you for sharing. Rest in Peace PFC Gaymon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Arendall Posted February 6, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 6, 2021 Very nice medal! I am unfamiliar with Vietnam War units. How many members of the 173rd airborne were KIA throughout the war? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted February 6, 2021 I think around 1606 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT247 Posted February 6, 2021 Share #5 Posted February 6, 2021 Very nice remembrance of a selfless man. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFZFlyer Posted February 6, 2021 Share #6 Posted February 6, 2021 Edward F. Murphy’s outstanding book on the 173d in South Vietnam, Dak To - America’s Sky Soldiers in South Vietnam’s Central Highlands, indicates 1,748 Sky Soldiers were KIA in SVN with more than 8,700 WIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted February 6, 2021 9 hours ago, FFZFlyer said: Edward F. Murphy’s outstanding book on the 173d in South Vietnam, Dak To - America’s Sky Soldiers in South Vietnam’s Central Highlands, indicates 1,748 Sky Soldiers were KIA in SVN with more than 8,700 WIA. Thanks for correction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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katieony Posted February 6, 2021 Share #9 Posted February 6, 2021 Scott, Thank you for keeping his memory alive. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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