INNES HENRY EDGAR

CPT Henry "Hank" Edgar Innes was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/01/1985 at the age of 46.7 (Exact date not known.) from Lung cancer
Richmond, VA
Date of Birth 12/20/1938
Served in the U.S. Navy
Served in Vietnam with HA(L)-3 DET 2 in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam SEAWOLF
This information was provided by Dan Arnes, HA(L)-3 roster

More detail on this person: Capt Henry Edgar "Hank" Innes Navy CAPT Henry "Hank" Innes was attached to Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three, HA(L)-3, in Vietnam where he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross; 19 Strike/Flight Air Medals; Navy Commendation Medal (with Combat V); Combat Action Ribbon; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal (w/3 bronze stars); Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation; Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; and unknown others including a 2nd Navy Commendation Medal throughout his career. Note: Hank's Daughter said that his plot at Arlington is overlooking the Helo Landing Pad at the Pentagon, where he can critique helo pilots' landings there... Note: Hank was married to Linda Edenfield, of Lakeland, FL who passed away in 2011.

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

This information was last updated 12/20/2018

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024