William Richard Di Santis

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30 Nov 2006 I never met you William, but my father Larry Argento spoke so highly of you. He made me find your name on the traveling Vietnam War Memorial when it came to Tallahassee. You were only in Vietnam for 3 months, and you were my age when you were killed. There is a part of me that feels so guilty that while you were in Vietnam at 23 years old, I am in law school safe and sound. Your soul goes marching on, William R. Di Santis, your soul goes marching on. God Bless You and all our brave Vietnam Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. From the son of a friend, James Argento jja04d@fsu.edu

A Note from The Virtual Wall On the night of 15/16 April 1970, Fire Support Base Atkinson, located about 4 miles northwest of Dong Xoai in Tay Ninh Province, was attacked by a reinforced battalion from the 95C NVA Regiment. The fight resulted in 25 US wounded in action and 7 dead: B Co, 2nd Bn, 7th Cavalry: CPL Jay O. Clarkson, Creve Coeur, MO CPL William R. Di Santis, Aurora, IL SP4 James D. Housley, Van Buren, AR SP4 Thurman W. Wolfe, Robeline, LA PFC Anthony E. Currie, Bryan, TX PFC Joseph Di Gregorio, Niagara Falls, NY A Co, 229th Assault Helo Bn WO John H. Pohlman, North Edwards, CA Warrant Officer Pohlman was copiloting a flare ship (UH-1H tail number 68-16209) when it was shot down. The other three crewmen survived the crash.

The point-of-contact for this memorial is the son of a friend, James Argento jja04d@fsu.edu

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 30 Nov 2006
Last updated 12/14/2006