Bay County High School Class of 1962.
Contributor: Alton & Loudonia (46956626)
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During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Staff Sergeant McSwiney experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 31, 1972. While operating in the Dinh Tuong Province with a crew of five and 17 passengers on board, #69-17119 was struck in flight by a SA-7 'Strella' shoulder launched heat seeking missile. The aircraft crashed into a flooded rice field in the Mekong Delta, southwest of Saigon, and was destroyed. There were no survivors.
Charles Arthur McSwiney Jr was born on February 22, 1944. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Bay County included within the archival record. We have Panama City listed as the city.
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on April 17, 1972. McSwiney had the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Personnel Specialist. Service number assignment was 262681719. Attached to 1st Logistical Command, Usasupcom, Saigon, 527th Pers Service Company.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Charles Arthur McSwiney Jr
From Florida
Born February 22, 1944
Death October 31, 1972
War Vietnam War
Rank Staff Sergeant
Specialty Personnel Specialist
Branch US Army
Group 1st Logistical Command, Usasupcom, Saigon, 527th Pers Service Company
Cause Hostile, Killed in Action
Location Ch-47c Shot Down, South Vietnam, Dinh Tuong province
Awarded
★ Purple Heart
Contributor: Ralph Averett Chalker (47778404)
Contributor: Alton & Loudonia (46956626)
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During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Staff Sergeant McSwiney experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 31, 1972. While operating in the Dinh Tuong Province with a crew of five and 17 passengers on board, #69-17119 was struck in flight by a SA-7 'Strella' shoulder launched heat seeking missile. The aircraft crashed into a flooded rice field in the Mekong Delta, southwest of Saigon, and was destroyed. There were no survivors.
Charles Arthur McSwiney Jr was born on February 22, 1944. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Bay County included within the archival record. We have Panama City listed as the city.
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on April 17, 1972. McSwiney had the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Personnel Specialist. Service number assignment was 262681719. Attached to 1st Logistical Command, Usasupcom, Saigon, 527th Pers Service Company.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Charles Arthur McSwiney Jr
From Florida
Born February 22, 1944
Death October 31, 1972
War Vietnam War
Rank Staff Sergeant
Specialty Personnel Specialist
Branch US Army
Group 1st Logistical Command, Usasupcom, Saigon, 527th Pers Service Company
Cause Hostile, Killed in Action
Location Ch-47c Shot Down, South Vietnam, Dinh Tuong province
Awarded
★ Purple Heart
Contributor: Ralph Averett Chalker (47778404)
Bay County High School Class of 1962.
Contributor: Alton & Loudonia (46956626)
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During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Staff Sergeant McSwiney experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 31, 1972. While operating in the Dinh Tuong Province with a crew of five and 17 passengers on board, #69-17119 was struck in flight by a SA-7 'Strella' shoulder launched heat seeking missile. The aircraft crashed into a flooded rice field in the Mekong Delta, southwest of Saigon, and was destroyed. There were no survivors.
Charles Arthur McSwiney Jr was born on February 22, 1944. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Bay County included within the archival record. We have Panama City listed as the city.
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on April 17, 1972. McSwiney had the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Personnel Specialist. Service number assignment was 262681719. Attached to 1st Logistical Command, Usasupcom, Saigon, 527th Pers Service Company.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Charles Arthur McSwiney Jr
From Florida
Born February 22, 1944
Death October 31, 1972
War Vietnam War
Rank Staff Sergeant
Specialty Personnel Specialist
Branch US Army
Group 1st Logistical Command, Usasupcom, Saigon, 527th Pers Service Company
Cause Hostile, Killed in Action
Location Ch-47c Shot Down, South Vietnam, Dinh Tuong province
Awarded
★ Purple Heart
Contributor: Ralph Averett Chalker (47778404)
Contributor: Alton & Loudonia (46956626)
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During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Staff Sergeant McSwiney experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 31, 1972. While operating in the Dinh Tuong Province with a crew of five and 17 passengers on board, #69-17119 was struck in flight by a SA-7 'Strella' shoulder launched heat seeking missile. The aircraft crashed into a flooded rice field in the Mekong Delta, southwest of Saigon, and was destroyed. There were no survivors.
Charles Arthur McSwiney Jr was born on February 22, 1944. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Bay County included within the archival record. We have Panama City listed as the city.
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on April 17, 1972. McSwiney had the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Personnel Specialist. Service number assignment was 262681719. Attached to 1st Logistical Command, Usasupcom, Saigon, 527th Pers Service Company.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Charles Arthur McSwiney Jr
From Florida
Born February 22, 1944
Death October 31, 1972
War Vietnam War
Rank Staff Sergeant
Specialty Personnel Specialist
Branch US Army
Group 1st Logistical Command, Usasupcom, Saigon, 527th Pers Service Company
Cause Hostile, Killed in Action
Location Ch-47c Shot Down, South Vietnam, Dinh Tuong province
Awarded
★ Purple Heart
Contributor: Ralph Averett Chalker (47778404)
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