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PFC James Patrick Bauer

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PFC James Patrick Bauer Veteran

Birth
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
21 Oct 1977 (aged 19)
Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines
Burial
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
Plot
A-14-4
Memorial ID
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US Marine Corps Veteran

He served his country from:
Military start: 10 Oct 1976
Military release: 21 Oct 1977


Summary: After lifting a water container the aircraft began rotating until control was lost and contact was made with the ground, shearing off the tail rotor and a large portion of the tail assembly. New engines were installed in the CH-53s to increase the power of the main rotor and on a whole to make the helicopter more powerful. However, it was soon evident that the tail rotor could not balance the increased power created by the main rotor. Under certain conditions the aircraft would become unstable and lose directional heading. Sikorsky warns of these conditions. To compensate for the mistake that had been made, Sikorsky designed and tested a bell crank system to stabilize the rear rotor. After seven years, this helicopter was still not retrofitted with the bell crank system. Gross weight of the container exceeded the lifting capacity of the helicopter. No restrains used by the passengers.

Others found from this crash:
LCpL Freddy R Aguirre, 20, Nixon, TX
LCpl Andrew Suda Jr, Hammond, IN
Cpl Richard N Bennett, London, OH
LCpl Steven R Bowman, Clear Springs, MD
PFC Kenneth W Brinkley18, Durham, CT
Sgt William E Casey, 25, Tustin, CA
Capt John L Crapse, 29, Jacksonville, NC
LCpl Angel R Dicag, 20, San Felipe, Philippines
HN Steven R Dolan, 19, Eugene, OR
Cpl Lawrence H Ernsberger Jr, 20, Burr Oak, MI
LCpl Myron L Fitzpatrick, 19, Chicago, IL
Capt George M Gebhardt, 29, Jacksonville, NC
Cpl Owen Hallam Jr, 22, Graysville, PA
PFC Benjamin I Jones, Moss Point, MS
PFC Mark A Lafferre, 19, Crown City, OH
LCpl Hayden J Layne, 20, Brooklyn, NY
PFC Kevin K Schwartz, 19, Okinawa, Japan
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Bio courtesy of af
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The Herald Times Reporter

Marine Private James P. Bauer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Bauer Jr., of 4609 S i l v e r Creek Rd., Manitowoc, has completed the 11-week recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San'Diego, Calif.

A 1976 graduate of Lincoln High School. Manitowoc, he joined the Marine Corps in May 1976.


US Marine Corps Veteran

He served his country from:
Military start: 10 Oct 1976
Military release: 21 Oct 1977


Summary: After lifting a water container the aircraft began rotating until control was lost and contact was made with the ground, shearing off the tail rotor and a large portion of the tail assembly. New engines were installed in the CH-53s to increase the power of the main rotor and on a whole to make the helicopter more powerful. However, it was soon evident that the tail rotor could not balance the increased power created by the main rotor. Under certain conditions the aircraft would become unstable and lose directional heading. Sikorsky warns of these conditions. To compensate for the mistake that had been made, Sikorsky designed and tested a bell crank system to stabilize the rear rotor. After seven years, this helicopter was still not retrofitted with the bell crank system. Gross weight of the container exceeded the lifting capacity of the helicopter. No restrains used by the passengers.

Others found from this crash:
LCpL Freddy R Aguirre, 20, Nixon, TX
LCpl Andrew Suda Jr, Hammond, IN
Cpl Richard N Bennett, London, OH
LCpl Steven R Bowman, Clear Springs, MD
PFC Kenneth W Brinkley18, Durham, CT
Sgt William E Casey, 25, Tustin, CA
Capt John L Crapse, 29, Jacksonville, NC
LCpl Angel R Dicag, 20, San Felipe, Philippines
HN Steven R Dolan, 19, Eugene, OR
Cpl Lawrence H Ernsberger Jr, 20, Burr Oak, MI
LCpl Myron L Fitzpatrick, 19, Chicago, IL
Capt George M Gebhardt, 29, Jacksonville, NC
Cpl Owen Hallam Jr, 22, Graysville, PA
PFC Benjamin I Jones, Moss Point, MS
PFC Mark A Lafferre, 19, Crown City, OH
LCpl Hayden J Layne, 20, Brooklyn, NY
PFC Kevin K Schwartz, 19, Okinawa, Japan
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Bio courtesy of af
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The Herald Times Reporter

Marine Private James P. Bauer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Bauer Jr., of 4609 S i l v e r Creek Rd., Manitowoc, has completed the 11-week recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San'Diego, Calif.

A 1976 graduate of Lincoln High School. Manitowoc, he joined the Marine Corps in May 1976.


Bio by: Pennsylvania Lady



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