Stephen Lee Martino
Name: Stephen Lee Martino
Rank/Grade: CPL - E4 - Army - Selective Service
Age: 19
Marital Status: Single
Race: Caucasian
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: Dec 23, 1949
From: Jay, Oklahoma
Length of Service: 1 year
Tour Began: Dec 12, 1968
Casualty Date: August 19, 1969
Location: QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile/Non-Hostile: HOSTILE
Classification: HELICOPTER - CREW AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body Recovered: Yes
Religion: Baptist
Vietnam Memorial: Panel 19W - - Line 70
I was the co-pilot in the high ship and witnessed the crash and the moments leading up to it. Such memories can be very hard on family and friends. if you do wish to know what i did see, I would be honored to tell you what I know. Please feel free to contact me anytime. Office phone 989-635-7994,
snailmail@Our Savior Lutheran Church 6770 Marlette St., Marlette MI 48453, or email me. May the peace of the Lord be with you always. Love in Christ, Eric
I don’t remember Stephen as I was 5 when he died. He was well thought of in the town and the local sportsmans club named the rifle range after him as he was always there.
Stephen was a unique person.He and I became the best of friends.We spent a lot of time together when we were not flying.It took a lot out of me when he passed.I will always remember him and will always have him in my heart.He served our country well.He gave all.Thanks Brother.
I first met Stephen in Basic Training at Fort Polk, La. He was made Trainee platoon Sgt. and I was one of the squad leaders in A-1-1. We went through flight training together at Fort Wolters, Tx. where he met his future wife Judy Rushing. We took two weeks off between flight schools and I served as Best Man at their wedding.
I was greatly saddened by his death and was in contact with his wife and parents for a short time. They sent me a photo of the dedication of the rifle range named after him (which I still have).
Stephen was a great person and a good friend. He is missed.
Steve died on AC#66-16303