Specialist Fifth Class

Daniel Joseph Vaughan
20 year old Single, Caucasian
From LOMPOC, CALIFORNIA
Combat Aviation Crew Chief
281st Assault Helicopter Company
10th CAB, 17th CAG, 1st. AVN BDE
Tour of duty began on Jul 06, 1969
KIA on May 11, 1970 in PLEIKU, South Vietnam
Rocket attack
Born on Sep 18, 1949
 ROMAN CATHOLIC
(VN Wall Panel 10W - Line 20)



                                                                                             Sketch by Cliff Wheeler




ARMY AIRCREW

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 Daniel Joseph Vaughan 20 year old Single, Caucasian, Male  From LOMPOC, CALIFORNIA.  His tour of duty began on Jul 06, 1969.

SP5 Joseph W. Cunningham, Jr.
SP5 Scott Eugene Sutherland
                                   SP4 Danny Joe Taulbee


 A MAN IS NOT DEAD UNTIL HE IS FORGOTTEN

ONCE AN INTRUDER....ALWAYS AN INTRUDER