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Gerald Leon Silverstein

Name Gerald Leon Silverstein
Rank/Grade WO - W1 - Army - Reserve
Age 26
Marital Status Married
Race Caucasian
Gender Male
Date of Birth Jun 23, 1943
From New York, New York
Length of Service {Service}
Tour Began May 20, 1969
Casualty Date Aug 19, 1969
Location QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile/Non-Hostile   HOSTILE
Classification HELICOPTER - CREW AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body Recovered Yes
Religion Jewish

Vietnam Memorial

 

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Gerald Leon Silverstein

Visitor Comments

Posted by:Eric Kilmer
Date:Monday, December 9, 2002 10:32 AM UTC
Relationship:fellow pilot in same company/saw his las
From:Marlette, MI
Comments:I was the co-pilot on the high ship and witnessed the crash and the moments just before. Such memories can be very painful for family and friends so I won't go into any of them here. I would be honored to tell you what I saw if you wish to know. Please feel free to contact me anytime. Office phone 989-635-7994, snailmail care of Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6770 Marlette MI 48453, or email. The peace of the Lord be with you always. Love in Christ, Eric

 

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