----Gary's father David was a tail gunner of the Doolitle Raiders in World War 11. Two generations of American Patriots.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The A Shau valley was finally cleared and armored forces were brought in to reopen abandoned air strips.
After these operations, the 101st Airborne went through a series of reorganizations. Their name was changed to the 101st Air Cavalry Division and later the 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile).
With the change in names came a change in mission. The 101st Airborne was ordered back into Thua Thien to participate in Civil operation designed to bolster the South Vietnamese government forces. They established a series of fire and patrol bases and conducted several operations that prevented the enemy from re-entering Thua Thien.
In addition, the 101st Airborne provided valuable technical training to the South Vietnamese forces and supported several South Vietnamese operations into Laos to cut off enemy supply and infiltration lines. These operations were designed to allow the South Vietnamese Army to operate on their own and turn over the fight to them. This was called "Vietnamization."
In late 1971, and early 1972 the 101st Airborne Division began returning home to Fort Campbell. It was the last Army Division to leave South Vietnam.
The 101st Airborne Division spent almost 7 years in combat in South Vietnam. During that time, the Division became one of the most feared units of the American Army.
During Vietnam, Army forces were ordered to create black and green subdued shoulder insignia that were designed to blend in with the green uniform. The 101st Airborne is the only unit to retain their colored emblem.
The North Vietnamese called the 101st Airborne the "Chicken Men" because of their insignia. (The Vietnamese had never seen an eagle before) Many enemy commanders warned their men to avoid the Chicken Men at all costs because any engagement with them, they were sure to lose. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gary David Thatcher
in the U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998
--- Gary David Thatcher
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1949
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Age: 20
Home City: Missoula
Home State: Montana
SSN/Service #:
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Tour Start Date: 11 Dec 1969
Service branch: Department of the Army
Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR, USMCR, USCGR)
Rank: Warrant Officer
Military Grade: Warrant Officer
Pay Grade: Warrant Officer
Company: 326th Medical Det
Province: Military Region 1 - Thua Thien
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Occupation: 100B
Data Source: Coffelt Database.---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary D Thatcher
in the U.S. Army Personnel and Dependent Casualties, 1961-1981
--- Gary D Thatcher
Birth Date: 1949
Gender: male
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home State: Missouri
Casualty Country: Vietnam, Republic of
Casualty Category: Non-battle Dead
Casualty Status: Non-hostile Dead: Died Out-right (previous)
Casualty Date: 6 Feb 1970
Cause of Death: Not Booby Trap Connected: Aircraft Connected Not At Sea; Other Weapons (including Cutting Instruments, Piercing Instruments, Blunt Instruments, Etc.)
Vehicle: Rotary Wing Aircraft (owner)
Position in Vehicle : Co-pilot
Report Date: 6 Feb 1970
Province: Thua Thien
Officer Branch: Aviation
Division: 101st Abn Div (Ambl)
Personnel Catagory: Active Duty Army
Military Class: Warrant Officers
Rank: Warrant Officer----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary David Thatcher
in the U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998
--- Gary David Thatcher
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1949
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home City: Missoula
Home State: Montana
Religion: Baptist - Other Groups
Marital Status: Single (Spouse Not Listed) (Single)
SSN/Service #:
Citizen Status: U.S.
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Processed Date: Feb 1970
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Non-Hostile - Died of Other Causes
Casualty Reason: Aircraft Loss/Crash Not at Sea
Casualty Air: Helicopter Air Casualty - Pilot
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service branch: Department of the Army
Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR, USMCR, USCGR)
Military Grade: Warrant Officer
Pay Grade: Warrant Officer
Province: Military Region 1 - Thua Thien
Length of Service : 00
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary David Thatcher
in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012
--- Gary David Thatcher
Birth Year: abt 1948
School: Montana State University
School Location: Missoula, Montana, USA
Year: 1968
Yearbook Title: Sentinel
After these operations, the 101st Airborne went through a series of reorganizations. Their name was changed to the 101st Air Cavalry Division and later the 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile).
With the change in names came a change in mission. The 101st Airborne was ordered back into Thua Thien to participate in Civil operation designed to bolster the South Vietnamese government forces. They established a series of fire and patrol bases and conducted several operations that prevented the enemy from re-entering Thua Thien.
In addition, the 101st Airborne provided valuable technical training to the South Vietnamese forces and supported several South Vietnamese operations into Laos to cut off enemy supply and infiltration lines. These operations were designed to allow the South Vietnamese Army to operate on their own and turn over the fight to them. This was called "Vietnamization."
In late 1971, and early 1972 the 101st Airborne Division began returning home to Fort Campbell. It was the last Army Division to leave South Vietnam.
The 101st Airborne Division spent almost 7 years in combat in South Vietnam. During that time, the Division became one of the most feared units of the American Army.
During Vietnam, Army forces were ordered to create black and green subdued shoulder insignia that were designed to blend in with the green uniform. The 101st Airborne is the only unit to retain their colored emblem.
The North Vietnamese called the 101st Airborne the "Chicken Men" because of their insignia. (The Vietnamese had never seen an eagle before) Many enemy commanders warned their men to avoid the Chicken Men at all costs because any engagement with them, they were sure to lose. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gary David Thatcher
in the U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998
--- Gary David Thatcher
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1949
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Age: 20
Home City: Missoula
Home State: Montana
SSN/Service #:
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Tour Start Date: 11 Dec 1969
Service branch: Department of the Army
Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR, USMCR, USCGR)
Rank: Warrant Officer
Military Grade: Warrant Officer
Pay Grade: Warrant Officer
Company: 326th Medical Det
Province: Military Region 1 - Thua Thien
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Occupation: 100B
Data Source: Coffelt Database.---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary D Thatcher
in the U.S. Army Personnel and Dependent Casualties, 1961-1981
--- Gary D Thatcher
Birth Date: 1949
Gender: male
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home State: Missouri
Casualty Country: Vietnam, Republic of
Casualty Category: Non-battle Dead
Casualty Status: Non-hostile Dead: Died Out-right (previous)
Casualty Date: 6 Feb 1970
Cause of Death: Not Booby Trap Connected: Aircraft Connected Not At Sea; Other Weapons (including Cutting Instruments, Piercing Instruments, Blunt Instruments, Etc.)
Vehicle: Rotary Wing Aircraft (owner)
Position in Vehicle : Co-pilot
Report Date: 6 Feb 1970
Province: Thua Thien
Officer Branch: Aviation
Division: 101st Abn Div (Ambl)
Personnel Catagory: Active Duty Army
Military Class: Warrant Officers
Rank: Warrant Officer----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary David Thatcher
in the U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998
--- Gary David Thatcher
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1949
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home City: Missoula
Home State: Montana
Religion: Baptist - Other Groups
Marital Status: Single (Spouse Not Listed) (Single)
SSN/Service #:
Citizen Status: U.S.
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Processed Date: Feb 1970
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Non-Hostile - Died of Other Causes
Casualty Reason: Aircraft Loss/Crash Not at Sea
Casualty Air: Helicopter Air Casualty - Pilot
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service branch: Department of the Army
Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR, USMCR, USCGR)
Military Grade: Warrant Officer
Pay Grade: Warrant Officer
Province: Military Region 1 - Thua Thien
Length of Service : 00
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary David Thatcher
in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012
--- Gary David Thatcher
Birth Year: abt 1948
School: Montana State University
School Location: Missoula, Montana, USA
Year: 1968
Yearbook Title: Sentinel
----Gary's father David was a tail gunner of the Doolitle Raiders in World War 11. Two generations of American Patriots.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The A Shau valley was finally cleared and armored forces were brought in to reopen abandoned air strips.
After these operations, the 101st Airborne went through a series of reorganizations. Their name was changed to the 101st Air Cavalry Division and later the 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile).
With the change in names came a change in mission. The 101st Airborne was ordered back into Thua Thien to participate in Civil operation designed to bolster the South Vietnamese government forces. They established a series of fire and patrol bases and conducted several operations that prevented the enemy from re-entering Thua Thien.
In addition, the 101st Airborne provided valuable technical training to the South Vietnamese forces and supported several South Vietnamese operations into Laos to cut off enemy supply and infiltration lines. These operations were designed to allow the South Vietnamese Army to operate on their own and turn over the fight to them. This was called "Vietnamization."
In late 1971, and early 1972 the 101st Airborne Division began returning home to Fort Campbell. It was the last Army Division to leave South Vietnam.
The 101st Airborne Division spent almost 7 years in combat in South Vietnam. During that time, the Division became one of the most feared units of the American Army.
During Vietnam, Army forces were ordered to create black and green subdued shoulder insignia that were designed to blend in with the green uniform. The 101st Airborne is the only unit to retain their colored emblem.
The North Vietnamese called the 101st Airborne the "Chicken Men" because of their insignia. (The Vietnamese had never seen an eagle before) Many enemy commanders warned their men to avoid the Chicken Men at all costs because any engagement with them, they were sure to lose. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gary David Thatcher
in the U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998
--- Gary David Thatcher
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1949
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Age: 20
Home City: Missoula
Home State: Montana
SSN/Service #:
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Tour Start Date: 11 Dec 1969
Service branch: Department of the Army
Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR, USMCR, USCGR)
Rank: Warrant Officer
Military Grade: Warrant Officer
Pay Grade: Warrant Officer
Company: 326th Medical Det
Province: Military Region 1 - Thua Thien
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Occupation: 100B
Data Source: Coffelt Database.---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary D Thatcher
in the U.S. Army Personnel and Dependent Casualties, 1961-1981
--- Gary D Thatcher
Birth Date: 1949
Gender: male
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home State: Missouri
Casualty Country: Vietnam, Republic of
Casualty Category: Non-battle Dead
Casualty Status: Non-hostile Dead: Died Out-right (previous)
Casualty Date: 6 Feb 1970
Cause of Death: Not Booby Trap Connected: Aircraft Connected Not At Sea; Other Weapons (including Cutting Instruments, Piercing Instruments, Blunt Instruments, Etc.)
Vehicle: Rotary Wing Aircraft (owner)
Position in Vehicle : Co-pilot
Report Date: 6 Feb 1970
Province: Thua Thien
Officer Branch: Aviation
Division: 101st Abn Div (Ambl)
Personnel Catagory: Active Duty Army
Military Class: Warrant Officers
Rank: Warrant Officer----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary David Thatcher
in the U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998
--- Gary David Thatcher
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1949
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home City: Missoula
Home State: Montana
Religion: Baptist - Other Groups
Marital Status: Single (Spouse Not Listed) (Single)
SSN/Service #:
Citizen Status: U.S.
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Processed Date: Feb 1970
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Non-Hostile - Died of Other Causes
Casualty Reason: Aircraft Loss/Crash Not at Sea
Casualty Air: Helicopter Air Casualty - Pilot
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service branch: Department of the Army
Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR, USMCR, USCGR)
Military Grade: Warrant Officer
Pay Grade: Warrant Officer
Province: Military Region 1 - Thua Thien
Length of Service : 00
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary David Thatcher
in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012
--- Gary David Thatcher
Birth Year: abt 1948
School: Montana State University
School Location: Missoula, Montana, USA
Year: 1968
Yearbook Title: Sentinel
After these operations, the 101st Airborne went through a series of reorganizations. Their name was changed to the 101st Air Cavalry Division and later the 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile).
With the change in names came a change in mission. The 101st Airborne was ordered back into Thua Thien to participate in Civil operation designed to bolster the South Vietnamese government forces. They established a series of fire and patrol bases and conducted several operations that prevented the enemy from re-entering Thua Thien.
In addition, the 101st Airborne provided valuable technical training to the South Vietnamese forces and supported several South Vietnamese operations into Laos to cut off enemy supply and infiltration lines. These operations were designed to allow the South Vietnamese Army to operate on their own and turn over the fight to them. This was called "Vietnamization."
In late 1971, and early 1972 the 101st Airborne Division began returning home to Fort Campbell. It was the last Army Division to leave South Vietnam.
The 101st Airborne Division spent almost 7 years in combat in South Vietnam. During that time, the Division became one of the most feared units of the American Army.
During Vietnam, Army forces were ordered to create black and green subdued shoulder insignia that were designed to blend in with the green uniform. The 101st Airborne is the only unit to retain their colored emblem.
The North Vietnamese called the 101st Airborne the "Chicken Men" because of their insignia. (The Vietnamese had never seen an eagle before) Many enemy commanders warned their men to avoid the Chicken Men at all costs because any engagement with them, they were sure to lose. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gary David Thatcher
in the U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998
--- Gary David Thatcher
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1949
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Age: 20
Home City: Missoula
Home State: Montana
SSN/Service #:
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Tour Start Date: 11 Dec 1969
Service branch: Department of the Army
Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR, USMCR, USCGR)
Rank: Warrant Officer
Military Grade: Warrant Officer
Pay Grade: Warrant Officer
Company: 326th Medical Det
Province: Military Region 1 - Thua Thien
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Occupation: 100B
Data Source: Coffelt Database.---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary D Thatcher
in the U.S. Army Personnel and Dependent Casualties, 1961-1981
--- Gary D Thatcher
Birth Date: 1949
Gender: male
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home State: Missouri
Casualty Country: Vietnam, Republic of
Casualty Category: Non-battle Dead
Casualty Status: Non-hostile Dead: Died Out-right (previous)
Casualty Date: 6 Feb 1970
Cause of Death: Not Booby Trap Connected: Aircraft Connected Not At Sea; Other Weapons (including Cutting Instruments, Piercing Instruments, Blunt Instruments, Etc.)
Vehicle: Rotary Wing Aircraft (owner)
Position in Vehicle : Co-pilot
Report Date: 6 Feb 1970
Province: Thua Thien
Officer Branch: Aviation
Division: 101st Abn Div (Ambl)
Personnel Catagory: Active Duty Army
Military Class: Warrant Officers
Rank: Warrant Officer----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary David Thatcher
in the U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998
--- Gary David Thatcher
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1949
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home City: Missoula
Home State: Montana
Religion: Baptist - Other Groups
Marital Status: Single (Spouse Not Listed) (Single)
SSN/Service #:
Citizen Status: U.S.
Death Date: 6 Feb 1970
Processed Date: Feb 1970
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Non-Hostile - Died of Other Causes
Casualty Reason: Aircraft Loss/Crash Not at Sea
Casualty Air: Helicopter Air Casualty - Pilot
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service branch: Department of the Army
Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR, USMCR, USCGR)
Military Grade: Warrant Officer
Pay Grade: Warrant Officer
Province: Military Region 1 - Thua Thien
Length of Service : 00
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary David Thatcher
in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012
--- Gary David Thatcher
Birth Year: abt 1948
School: Montana State University
School Location: Missoula, Montana, USA
Year: 1968
Yearbook Title: Sentinel
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