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Lt Col Frederick French VanDuesen, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Ft Bragg, North Carolina.
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick French VanDeusen was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, LTC VanDeusen served our country until July 3rd, 1968 in Long An, South Vietnam. He was 37 years old and was married. It was reported that Frederick died when his helicopter crashed into the land. His body was recovered. Frederick was born on June 22nd, 1931 in Ft Bragg, North Carolina. LTC VanDeusen is on panel 53W, line 001 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington
A Brother of General William C Westmoreland's wife, Lt Col. Frederick F. VanDeusen, was killed in Vietnam only hours after Westmoreland was sworn in as Army Chief of Staff in Washington. VanDeusen, 37, from Fayetteville, was aboard an Army Huey Helicopter which plunged into the Val Co River after taking Viet Cong fire Wednesday in the Mekong Delta. Mrs Westmoreland, whose husband Commanded US forces in Vietnam for the last four years, was in Fayetteville, Friday with her brother's widow and three children. VanDeusen, scion of a military family and 1952 graduate of the US Military academy at West Point, had been in Vietnam since April. Three weeks ago he took command of the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, US Army 9th Infantry. Wednesday some of his men fought Viet Cong estimated at platoon strength 18 miles southwest of Saigon near the border of Go Cong and Long An provinces. Twenty four enemy were reported killed with no US losses. VanDeusen and 9 others were in the helicopter taking a last look at the battle site when the helicopter was fired upon. A Newsman at the battle scene said other officers reported VanDeusen shouted into his radio just before the crash, "We're being shot at from the river bank. He's using an AK-47". An AK47 is a Russian made assault rifle. Three of the 10 aboard the helicopter survived the crash. Two in addition to VanDeusen were confirmed dead. Four are missing and presumed dead. VanDeusen's body was recovered. VanDeusen was the son of retired Army Colonel and Mrs Edwin R VanDeusen Sr of Fayetteville. His brother, Lt Col Edwin R VanDeusen Jr, is stationed with the Army in Washington. His wife is the former Carolyn Simpson of Fayetteville. Their children are Sally, 14; Frederick, 12, and Robert, 11.
He is the Son of Mr Edwin Russell VanDeusen and Mrs Kathryn S Renalds VanDeusen. Frederick was the brother-in-law of General William C. Westmoreland. His memory is forever sweet in our hearts, Mary Hopper.
He served with Headquarters, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Distinguished Service Cross, The Silver Star Medal, The Legion of Merit, The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.
Lt Col Frederick French VanDuesen, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Ft Bragg, North Carolina.
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick French VanDeusen was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, LTC VanDeusen served our country until July 3rd, 1968 in Long An, South Vietnam. He was 37 years old and was married. It was reported that Frederick died when his helicopter crashed into the land. His body was recovered. Frederick was born on June 22nd, 1931 in Ft Bragg, North Carolina. LTC VanDeusen is on panel 53W, line 001 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington
A Brother of General William C Westmoreland's wife, Lt Col. Frederick F. VanDeusen, was killed in Vietnam only hours after Westmoreland was sworn in as Army Chief of Staff in Washington. VanDeusen, 37, from Fayetteville, was aboard an Army Huey Helicopter which plunged into the Val Co River after taking Viet Cong fire Wednesday in the Mekong Delta. Mrs Westmoreland, whose husband Commanded US forces in Vietnam for the last four years, was in Fayetteville, Friday with her brother's widow and three children. VanDeusen, scion of a military family and 1952 graduate of the US Military academy at West Point, had been in Vietnam since April. Three weeks ago he took command of the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, US Army 9th Infantry. Wednesday some of his men fought Viet Cong estimated at platoon strength 18 miles southwest of Saigon near the border of Go Cong and Long An provinces. Twenty four enemy were reported killed with no US losses. VanDeusen and 9 others were in the helicopter taking a last look at the battle site when the helicopter was fired upon. A Newsman at the battle scene said other officers reported VanDeusen shouted into his radio just before the crash, "We're being shot at from the river bank. He's using an AK-47". An AK47 is a Russian made assault rifle. Three of the 10 aboard the helicopter survived the crash. Two in addition to VanDeusen were confirmed dead. Four are missing and presumed dead. VanDeusen's body was recovered. VanDeusen was the son of retired Army Colonel and Mrs Edwin R VanDeusen Sr of Fayetteville. His brother, Lt Col Edwin R VanDeusen Jr, is stationed with the Army in Washington. His wife is the former Carolyn Simpson of Fayetteville. Their children are Sally, 14; Frederick, 12, and Robert, 11.
He is the Son of Mr Edwin Russell VanDeusen and Mrs Kathryn S Renalds VanDeusen. Frederick was the brother-in-law of General William C. Westmoreland. His memory is forever sweet in our hearts, Mary Hopper.
He served with Headquarters, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Distinguished Service Cross, The Silver Star Medal, The Legion of Merit, The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.
You can view the Cenotaph here: Cenotaph
Lt Col Frederick French VanDuesen, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Ft Bragg, North Carolina.
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick French VanDeusen was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, LTC VanDeusen served our country until July 3rd, 1968 in Long An, South Vietnam. He was 37 years old and was married. It was reported that Frederick died when his helicopter crashed into the land. His body was recovered. Frederick was born on June 22nd, 1931 in Ft Bragg, North Carolina. LTC VanDeusen is on panel 53W, line 001 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington
A Brother of General William C Westmoreland's wife, Lt Col. Frederick F. VanDeusen, was killed in Vietnam only hours after Westmoreland was sworn in as Army Chief of Staff in Washington. VanDeusen, 37, from Fayetteville, was aboard an Army Huey Helicopter which plunged into the Val Co River after taking Viet Cong fire Wednesday in the Mekong Delta. Mrs Westmoreland, whose husband Commanded US forces in Vietnam for the last four years, was in Fayetteville, Friday with her brother's widow and three children. VanDeusen, scion of a military family and 1952 graduate of the US Military academy at West Point, had been in Vietnam since April. Three weeks ago he took command of the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, US Army 9th Infantry. Wednesday some of his men fought Viet Cong estimated at platoon strength 18 miles southwest of Saigon near the border of Go Cong and Long An provinces. Twenty four enemy were reported killed with no US losses. VanDeusen and 9 others were in the helicopter taking a last look at the battle site when the helicopter was fired upon. A Newsman at the battle scene said other officers reported VanDeusen shouted into his radio just before the crash, "We're being shot at from the river bank. He's using an AK-47". An AK47 is a Russian made assault rifle. Three of the 10 aboard the helicopter survived the crash. Two in addition to VanDeusen were confirmed dead. Four are missing and presumed dead. VanDeusen's body was recovered. VanDeusen was the son of retired Army Colonel and Mrs Edwin R VanDeusen Sr of Fayetteville. His brother, Lt Col Edwin R VanDeusen Jr, is stationed with the Army in Washington. His wife is the former Carolyn Simpson of Fayetteville. Their children are Sally, 14; Frederick, 12, and Robert, 11.
He is the Son of Mr Edwin Russell VanDeusen and Mrs Kathryn S Renalds VanDeusen. Frederick was the brother-in-law of General William C. Westmoreland. His memory is forever sweet in our hearts, Mary Hopper.
He served with Headquarters, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Distinguished Service Cross, The Silver Star Medal, The Legion of Merit, The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.
Lt Col Frederick French VanDuesen, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Ft Bragg, North Carolina.
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick French VanDeusen was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, LTC VanDeusen served our country until July 3rd, 1968 in Long An, South Vietnam. He was 37 years old and was married. It was reported that Frederick died when his helicopter crashed into the land. His body was recovered. Frederick was born on June 22nd, 1931 in Ft Bragg, North Carolina. LTC VanDeusen is on panel 53W, line 001 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington
A Brother of General William C Westmoreland's wife, Lt Col. Frederick F. VanDeusen, was killed in Vietnam only hours after Westmoreland was sworn in as Army Chief of Staff in Washington. VanDeusen, 37, from Fayetteville, was aboard an Army Huey Helicopter which plunged into the Val Co River after taking Viet Cong fire Wednesday in the Mekong Delta. Mrs Westmoreland, whose husband Commanded US forces in Vietnam for the last four years, was in Fayetteville, Friday with her brother's widow and three children. VanDeusen, scion of a military family and 1952 graduate of the US Military academy at West Point, had been in Vietnam since April. Three weeks ago he took command of the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, US Army 9th Infantry. Wednesday some of his men fought Viet Cong estimated at platoon strength 18 miles southwest of Saigon near the border of Go Cong and Long An provinces. Twenty four enemy were reported killed with no US losses. VanDeusen and 9 others were in the helicopter taking a last look at the battle site when the helicopter was fired upon. A Newsman at the battle scene said other officers reported VanDeusen shouted into his radio just before the crash, "We're being shot at from the river bank. He's using an AK-47". An AK47 is a Russian made assault rifle. Three of the 10 aboard the helicopter survived the crash. Two in addition to VanDeusen were confirmed dead. Four are missing and presumed dead. VanDeusen's body was recovered. VanDeusen was the son of retired Army Colonel and Mrs Edwin R VanDeusen Sr of Fayetteville. His brother, Lt Col Edwin R VanDeusen Jr, is stationed with the Army in Washington. His wife is the former Carolyn Simpson of Fayetteville. Their children are Sally, 14; Frederick, 12, and Robert, 11.
He is the Son of Mr Edwin Russell VanDeusen and Mrs Kathryn S Renalds VanDeusen. Frederick was the brother-in-law of General William C. Westmoreland. His memory is forever sweet in our hearts, Mary Hopper.
He served with Headquarters, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Distinguished Service Cross, The Silver Star Medal, The Legion of Merit, The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.
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