Specialist Fifth Class

Joseph W. Cunningham,Jr
23 year old Single, Caucasian
From OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA
Combat Aviation Crew Chief
281st Assault helicopter Company
 10th CAB, 17th CAG, 1st AVN BDE
Tour of duty began on Jul 29, 1968
KIA on May 11, 1970 in PLEIKU, South Vietnam
Rocket Attack
DOB on May 10, 1947
 ROMAN CATHOLIC
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                                                                                       Sketch by Cliff Wheeler


armycrew

Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

On May 11, 1970 the 281st Assault Helicopter Company lost four of its top crew members in a rocket and mortar attack on their compound at Pleiku, South Vietnam. Each of these individuals distinguished themselves as highly respected crew members and trusted friends to all and they shall not be forgotten. They are:


  • SP5 Joseph W. Cunningham, Jr.

  • SP5 Scott Eugene Sutherland

  • SP4 Danny Joe Taulbee

  • SP5 Daniel Joseph Vaughan

A MAN IS NOT DEAD UNTIL HE IS FORGOTTEN

ONCE AN INTRUDER....ALWAYS AN INTRUDER