Thomas James Chiminello

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25 Aug 2002 Tom, After 35 years I still miss you every day. As my best friend during high school you remain always in my thoughts and prayers. Barry Holland Colonel, US Army 9226 Craig Ave, Alexandria, Va 22309 fholland@cox.net

The Mission On 29 October 1967, a UH-1D (tail number 65-10123) of the 57th Medical Detachment launched on a night MEDEVAC mission. The weather was marginal with scattered thunderstorms, low ceilings, low visibility, and turbulence. While en route the pick-up point, the aircraft crashed near Nui Ba Den. Four crewmen died in the accident: 1LT Thomas James Chiminello, aircraft commander WO1 Forrest De Vere Rains Jr, copilot SP5 Lawrence Lano, crew chief SP5 Herbert C Donaldson Jr, medic

The point-of-contact for this memorial is a friend and comrade in arms, Francis B Holland 9226 Craig Ave, Alexandria, Va 22309 fholland@cox.net  25 Aug 2002

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
Last updated 08/25/2002