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  • RefNo: H018
  • Name(Nickname): Willis R. Hall
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 1043 RES, Project Heavy Green
  • Location: Phou Pha Thi (LS85)
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr): March 1968
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Electronic Communication & Crypto Eqyipment Maintenance 306X0
  • "Rank": Staff Sergeant (E5)/Technical Sergeant (E6)
  • Service:USAF
  • Last Rank: Technical Sergeant? (E6)
  • Sources: 5,37,39,54,65
  • Notes: MIA/KIA/BNR - Ground 3/11/68 LS85; The Wall: Panel 44E Row 017
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 4/3/2001

  • RefNo: H028
  • Name(Nickname): James Hamerle
  • Activity Assigned: White Star MTT?
  • Location: MR1
  • In (mo/yr): 1962?
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Army Advisor
  • "Rank":
  • Service:USA
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 70
  • Notes: Not on Hotfoot/White Star List
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 2/28/2000

  •  RefNo: H001
  • Name(Nickname) Gene D. Hamner
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 56SOW
  • Location:
  • In 1968(mo/yr):
  • Out 1969(mo/yr):
  • Call Sign: Raven
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Forward Air Controller; Pilot 1043L
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 1,30
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H002
  • Name(Nickname):Theodore L (Ted) Hanson
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 56SOW
  • Location: Long Tieng (LS20A)
  • In (mo/yr): 1972
  • Out (mo/yr): 1973
  • Call Sign: Raven
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Forward Air Controller; Flight Training Instructor 1351B
  • "Rank": First Lieutenant (O2)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 1,30,34
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H003
  • Name(Nickname) Jerry N. Hare
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 56SOW
  • Location:
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign: Raven
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Forward Air Controller
  • "Rank":
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 1
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 1999

  • RefNo: H041
  • Name(Nickname): Lee Dufford Harley
  • Activity Assigned: 23 TASS
  • Location: South Laos
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr): May 1966
  • Call Sign: Gombey
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: O1 Pilot
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service:USAF
  • Last Rank: Major (O4)
  • Sources: 141,142
  • Notes: MIA/KIA/BNR - Air (O1E) vic 171500N 1061000E south of Ban Karai Pass on 5/18/66 ; Harley's Valley was named for him; Refno 0343-0-02
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 5/28/2001

  • RefNo: H040
  • Name(Nickname): Dan Harris
  • Activity Assigned: 56SOW
  • Location: Savannakhet
  • In (mo/yr): September 1967
  • Out (mo/yr): December 1968
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • "Rank": Staff Sergeant (E5)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 138
  • Notes: TDY tours from NKP, TH
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial April 10, 2001

  • RefNo: H004
  • Name(Nickname): Thomas A. Harris
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 56SOW
  • Location:
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign: Raven
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Forward Air Controller; Flight Training Instructor 1355B
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 1,30
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H005
  • Name(Nickname) Melville D. Hart, Jr.
  • Activity Assigned: Project 404?
  • Location: Vientiane USEMB?
  • In (mo/yr): 1969
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: AIRA Operations Supply & Maintenance; Aircraft Maintenance Staff Officer F4316
  • "Rank": Lieutenant Colonel (O5)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 1,20,30
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H038
  • Name(Nickname) William L. Hartsog
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 1043 RES, Project Heavy Green
  • Location: Phou Pha Thi (LS85)
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS:
  • "Rank": Airman First class (E4)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 65
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 12/31/1999

  • RefNo: H006
  • Name(Nickname) Howard K. Hartley
  • Activity Assigned:
  • Location: Vientiane
  • In (mo/yr): 1969
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS:
  • "Rank":
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (O5)
  • Sources: 20
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H007
  • Name(Nickname) Lewis M. (Lew) Hatch IV
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 56 SOW
  • Location: Pakse (L11)
  • In (mo/yr): 1972
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign: Raven
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Forward Air Controller; Pilot 1065C
  • "Rank": First Lieutenant (O2) Captain (O3)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 1,20,23,30
  • Notes:
  • Contact: lewhatch@airmail.net
  • Last Update: Initial 1999

  • RefNo: H043
  • Name(Nickname) Michael E. (Mike) Heenan
  • Activity Assigned:
  • Location: North Laos
  • In (mo/yr): February 1969
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: F4D Pilot
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 20,30
  • Notes: Shot down on edge of PDJ vic 192200N 1031100E on 2/22/69; Injured Heenan was covered by Raven 44 until recovery by Jolly Greens. Raven 44 received his second Silver Star for this action.
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 4/3/2001

  • RefNo: H026
  • Name(Nickname) John Heintges
  • Activity Assigned: Program Evaluation Office
  • Location: Vientiane
  • In (mo/yr): 1959
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Director, PEO
  • "Rank": Brigadier General (O7)
  • Service: USA
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 70,78
  • Notes: 11/58 Performed comprehensive review of situation. "Retired from Service" and appointed as Director of PEO.
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H024
  • Name(Nickname) Charles R. Henderson
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 1043 RES, Project Heavy Green
  • Location: Phou Pha Thi (LS85)
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS:
  • "Rank": Airman Second Class (E3)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 65
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 12/31/1999

  • RefNo: H008
  • Name(Nickname) Richard W. Herold
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 56 SOW
  • Location:
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr): September 1972
  • Call Sign: Raven
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Forward Air Controller; Pilot 1125D
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 1,20,30,56
  • Notes: MIA/KIA - Air (O1) 9/2/72; The Wall: Panel 01W Row 069
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 4/3/20001

  • RefNo: H046
  • Name(Nickname): James W. Herrick, Jr.
  • Activity Assigned: 56 SOW, NKP
  • Location: North Laos
  • In (mo/yr): October 1969
  • Out (mo/yr): october 1969
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: A1 Pilot
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service:USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 141,142
  • Notes: KIA/MIA - Air (A1J) 10/27/69. Shot down on a recce mission vic 193100N 1035000E approx 1 mi NNW Ban Khang Pha Nien and 19 NM NNE of Xieng Khouang. Refno
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 5/29/2001

  • RefNo: H009
  • Name(Nickname) Charles D. Hightower
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 56 SOW
  • Location: Pakse (L11)
  • In (mo/yr): 1971
  • Out (mo/yr): 1972
  • Call Sign: Raven
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Forward Air Controller; Forward Air Controller 1144E
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 1,23,30
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H027
  • Name(Nickname) Franklin D. (Frank) Hicks
  • Activity Assigned: LTAG/Hotfoot Team
  • Location: Kang Khay
  • In (mo/yr): April 1960
  • Out (mo/yr): October 1960
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Detachment XO; Deputy Commander - Infantry Unit Commander 1542?
  • "Rank": First Lieutenant (O2)
  • Service: USA
  • Last Rank: Lieutenant Colonel? (O5)
  • Sources: 30,70,105
  • Notes: TDY from 77SFG(A) at Ft Bragg
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H029
  • Name(Nickname) Joseph E. (Joe) Hicks
  • Activity Assigned: White Star MTT
  • Location: Bolovens
  • In (mo/yr): December 1961
  • Out (mo/yr): June 1962
  • Location: Nam Tha
  • In (mo/yr): December 1961
  • Out (mo/yr): June 1962
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Commander A Detachment
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service: USA
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 70,105
  • Notes: Supported Operation Pincushion on Bolovens; TDY from 1SFG(A)
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H025
  • Name(Nickname) Richard J. Hicks
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 1043 RES, Project Heavy Green
  • Location: Phou Pha Thi (LS85)
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS:
  • "Rank": Airman Second Class (E3)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 65
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H018
  • Name(Nickname) Donnell W. Hill
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 1043 RES, Project Heavy Green
  • Location: Phou Pha Thi (LS85)
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Radar Technician
  • "Rank": Staff Sergeant (E5)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 5,65
  • Notes: One source states first name as "Darrel"
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 12/31/1999

  • RefNo: H030
  • Name(Nickname) Sidney R. (Sid) Hinds, Jr.
  • Activity Assigned: White Star MTT
  • Location: Thakhek
  • In (mo/yr): April 1961
  • Out (mo/yr): October 1961
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Detachment Commander
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service: USA
  • Last Rank: Colonel (O6)
  • Sources: 30,70,105
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H010
  • Name(Nickname) Charles W. (Buddha) Hines
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 56 SOW
  • Location: Pakse (L11)
  • In (mo/yr): 1972
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Location: Long Tieng (LS20A)
  • In (mo/yr): 1972
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign: Raven 20
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Forward Air Controller; Pilot M1155Z
  • "Rank": Major (O4)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 1,30
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H011
  • Name(Nickname) James H. (Jim) Hix, Jr.
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 56SOW
  • Location: Long Tieng (LS20A)
  • In (mo/yr): 1970
  • Out (mo/yr): 1971
  • Location: Pakse (L11)
  • In (mo/yr): 1971
  • Out (mo/yr): 1971
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Forward Air Controller; Flight Training Instructor 1355C
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 1,20,30
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H017
  • Name(Nickname) Roland T. Hodge
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 1043 RES, Project Heavy Green
  • Location: Phou Pha Thi (LS85)
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS:
  • "Rank": Technical Sergeant (E6)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 5,65
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 12/31/1999

  • RefNo: H035
  • Name(Nickname): Danny L. Holdredge
  • Activity Assigned: Project 404
  • Location: Vientiane
  • In (mo/yr): July 1971
  • Out (mo/yr): January 1972
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Comm Center Specialist 72E40
  • "Rank": Sgt (E5)
  • Service: USA
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 7,115
  • Notes:
  • Contact: dabear49@webtv.net
  • Last Update: Initial 8/25/2002

  • RefNo: H019
  • Name(Nickname): Melvin A. Holland
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 1043 RES, Project Heavy Green
  • Location: Phou Pha Thi (LS85)
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr): March 1968
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Radio Operator
  • "Rank": Staff Sergeant (E5) Technical Sergeant (E6)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank: Technical Sergeant (E6)
  • Sources: 5,37,39,55,65
  • Notes: MIA/KIA/BNR - Ground 3/11/68 LS85; The Wall: Panel 44E Row 021
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 4/3/2001

  • RefNo: H033
  • Name(Nickname) Joel (Joe) Hollis
  • Activity Assigned: US Embassy
  • Location: Vientiane
  • In (mo/yr): 1960
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Army Attache
  • "Rank": Colonel (O6)
  • Service: USA
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 98
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H018
  • Name(Nickname): David Hugh Holmes
  • Activity Assigned:
  • Location: South Laos
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr): March 1966
  • Call Sign: Hound Dog 54
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: O1E Pilot
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service:USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 141,142
  • Notes: MIA/KIA/BNR - Air (O1E) vic 161819N 1064116E on 3/15/66 ; Refno 0275-0-01
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 4/3/2001

  • RefNo: H012
  • Name(Nickname) Allen D. Holt, Jr.
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 56SOW
  • Location:
  • In (mo/yr): 1970
  • Out (mo/yr): 1971
  • Call Sign: Raven
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Forward Air Controller; Forward Air Controller 1444B
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 1,30
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H034
  • Name(Nickname): John H. Honer
  • Activity Assigned: LTAG/Hotfoot
  • Location: Savannakhet
  • In (mo/yr): July 1959
  • Out (mo/yr): January 1960
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: FA-9 Radio Operator
  • "Rank": Sergeant (E5)
  • Service: USA
  • Last Rank: FONT>
  • Sources: 105
  • Notes: TDY from 77SFG(A) Ft Bragg
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 4/3/2000

  • RefNo: H013
  • Name(Nickname) Doran L. Hopkins
  • Activity Assigned: Project 404?
  • Location: Vientiane USEMB
  • In (mo/yr): 1969
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Administrative Officer; Administrative Officer E7024
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 4,30
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H031
  • Name(Nickname) Ramon C. Horinek
  • Activity Assigned:
  • Location: Na Khang (LS36)
  • In (mo/yr): 1965
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Combat Controller; Flight Training Instructor 1355C
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 30,70
  • Notes: Replaced Teague as MR2 combat controller
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H032
  • Name(Nickname) Anthony M. Hotsko
  • Activity Assigned: Project 404
  • Location:
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: RLAF AC47 advisor; Pilot K1045P
  • "Rank": Major (O4)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 30,70
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H014
  • Name(Nickname) Max N. Hottel
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 56SOW
  • Location:
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign: Raven
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Forward Air Controller; Pilot 1155C
  • "Rank": Major (O4)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 1,23,30
  • Notes:
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H016
  • Name(Nickname) Leigh C. Hotujec
  • Activity Assigned: JANAF Office
  • Location: Vientiane USEMB
  • In (mo/yr): 1968
  • Out (mo/yr):June 1974
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Various
  • "Rank": Civilian
  • Service:
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 35
  • Notes: Former Air America dependent married to Jeff Hotujec, entry H15
  • Contact: airambrat@aol.com
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H015
  • Name(Nickname) Richard J. (Jeff) Hotujec
  • Activity Assigned: Project 404
  • Location: FONT>
  • In (mo/yr): March 1970
  • Out (mo/yr): June 1974
  • Call Sign: Silvertooth
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: SF; Army Advisor
  • "Rank": FONT>
  • Service: USA
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 8,35
  • Notes: Initially TDY from 6SFG(A) Ft Bragg
  • Contact: airambrat@aol.com
  • Last Update: 4/3/2000

  • RefNo: H036
  • Name(Nickname): David L. Hrdlicka
  • Activity Assigned: 563 TFS, Takhli
  • Location: North Laos
  • In (mo/yr): May 1965
  • Out (mo/yr): March 1970
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: F105 Pilot
  • "Rank": Captain (O3)
  • Service:USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 128,129
  • Notes: Status Unknown. Shot down and captured 5/18/65 vic 2022240N 1041250E near Sam Neua. Held in North Laos with Shelton. POW reports until about 1976; Refno 0084-0-01.
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 5/29/2001

  • RefNo: H045
  • Name(Nickname): Edward Monroe Hudgens
  • Activity Assigned: 22 SOS
  • Location: South Laos
  • In (mo/yr): March 1970
  • Out (mo/yr): March 1970
  • Call Sign: Sandy
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: A1 Pilot
  • "Rank": Major (O4)
  • Service:USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 141,156
  • Notes: KIA - (Air A1J) 3/21/70. Shot down on a SAR mission for Wolf 06 vic 173100N 1054200E . On second pass, took intense ground fire, rolled inverted and crashed. Refno 1576-0-01. Site excavated by JTF-FA 4/3/95 and remains found. Remains returned 2/28/96 and buried Arlington National Cemetery 3/20/96.
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 29 May 2001, revised 9 Jan 2004

  • RefNo: H022
  • Name(Nickname) Roger D. Huffman
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 1043 RES, Project Heavy Green
  • Location: Phou Pha Thi (LS85)
  • In (mo/yr): March 1968
  • Out (mo/yr): March 1968
  • Location: Pakse (L11)
  • In (mo/yr): March 1968
  • Out (mo/yr):
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Combat Controller
  • "Rank": Airman First Class (E4)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 5,65,70
  • Notes: Replaced Gary at LS85; Was present during the attack on LS85
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 2/28/2000

  • RefNo: H044
  • Name(Nickname) Byron E. Hukee
  • Activity Assigned: 1 SOS, NKP
  • Location: Paksane
  • In (mo/yr): September 1972
  • Out (mo/yr): September 1972
  • Call Sign: Hobo/Sandy
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: A1 Pilot
  • "Rank": First Lieutenant (O2)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (O5)
  • Sources: 152
  • Notes: While returning from a mission in North Laos, landed a rough running A1H (#135526) at Paksane on 9/27/72 . Pilot and aircraft recovered.
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: Initial 5/29/2001

  • RefNo: H023
  • Name(Nickname) Willie D. (Bill) Husband
  • Activity Assigned: Det 1, 1043 RES, Project Heavy Green
  • Location: Phou Pha Thi (LS85)
  • In (mo/yr):
  • Out (mo/yr): 1968
  • Call Sign:
  • Job & AFSC/MOS: Ground Power
  • "Rank": Staff Sergeant (E5)
  • Service: USAF
  • Last Rank:
  • Sources: 4,30
  • Notes: WIA - Ground 3/11/68; Rescued LS85
  • Contact:
  • Last Update: 4/10/2001




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