Specialist Fifth Class

Scott Eugene Sutherland
20 year old Single, Caucasian
From BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
Combat Aviation Crew Chief
281st Assault Helicopter Company
 10th CAB, 17th CAG, 1st AVN BDE
Tour of duty began on Dec 02, 1968
KIA on May 11, 1970 in PLEIKU, South Vietnam
Rocket attack
Born on Mar 14, 1950
 ROMAN CATHOLIC
(VN Wall Panel 10W - Line 19)


                                 Sketch by Cliff Wheeler



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


                                                         Photo by J.R. Saunders

 

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 Scott Eugene Sutherland, 20 year old Single, Caucasian, Male
    From BREMERTON, WASHINGTON.  His tour of duty began on Dec 02, 1968
  • SP5 Joseph W. Cunningham, Jr.
  • SP4 Danny Joe Taulbee
  • SP5 Daniel Joseph Vaughan


Class Picture

 
Scottie's Basic Training Company


The above pictures of Scotty were provided by Wayne Beckett
his high school friend and fellow basic trainee.

A MAN IS NOT DEAD UNTIL HE IS FORGOTTEN

ONCE AN INTRUDER....ALWAYS AN INTRUDER