Peter Alden Schmidt
Name: Peter Alden Schmidt
Rank/Grade: SP4 - E4 - Army - Selective Service
Age: 20
Marital Status: Single
Race: Caucasian
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: Nov 7, 1949
From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Length of Service: {Service}
Tour Began: Aug 15, 1970
Casualty Date: August 15, 1970
Location: LAOS
Hostile/Non-Hostile: Hostile, died while missi
Classification: HELICOPTER - NONCREW AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body Recovered: No
Religion: {Religion}
Vietnam Memorial: Panel 08W - - Line 115
Although I didn’t know Peter Schmidt, and was too young to have served in Vietnam, I think about him often. I wear a POW/MIA bracelet with his pilot’s name on it. 1st Lt. James C. Becker. Over the years, I have accumulated quite a bit of materials researching the loss incident pertaining to the two lost individuals. Ihave talked to Lt. Becker’s parents’ numerous times. I feel a special bond to these two soldiers. May they someday be returned and rest in peace. God Bless All The POW’S and MIA’S.
I graduated from high school with Pete.Always remember him as a tall,lanky guy who liked to play practical jokes.I always wondered what happened to him over there. Little did I know until reading this that we were in country at same time.
I wore Peters MIA bracelet for nearly 20 years. I just lost it off the coast of Florida last Sunday nite while fishing. I am saddened by its loss and how it reminded me that there are those out there who gave their all with little recognition. He will forever be on my mind and I hope that he will come home someday. He deserved that much.
I wish my brother were alive to see this, as it would bring him closure. My brother, Ron, had always hurt over the loss of his friend, Pete. All we knew was Pete was missing in action. We never knew what had happened to him. I remember him as a little girl; we grew up only a few houses apart. He was one of my brothers best friends. My husband is an Vietnam era vet; his father, Army sgt, Leroy Materi, served 3 tours in Vietnam. This brings closure. I will never forget Pete. God bless.
I am looking to honor the 37 MIA from Wisconsin by compiling short biographies from interviews from friends and family. If anyone has any stories to share about Peter Schmidt, please contact me.
I have worn peters wrist band for over 20 years.. I now feel I have known him..
I am am so sadden for his loss. I will have a special tribute on his day of loss.
I have never taken his braclet off. I love him and neved new him..i am a vietnam veteran also..what a nice looking soldier..god bless
I have been wearing his wrist band for for more than 20 years. I feel i have connection with..i will Alwyas give a tribute to him on this date. Forever..god bless him and his family..i will never take his wrist band off…