TROTT RAYMOND M

CW2 Raymond M Trott was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 10/03/2007 at the age of 71.9 from Heart failure
Sterrett, AL
Flight Classes 68-41 and 68-24
Date of Birth 11/25/1935
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 325 INF 101 ABN in 67-68, 240 AHC in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam KENNEL KEEPER
This information was provided by Felix Bates, Bob Cooper

More detail on this person: TROTT, RAYMOND MYERS, age 71, of Westover, Alabama, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007. He was born in Lovick, AL. His military career spanned over 26 years. Joining the U.S. Army at 17 years of age, Mr. Trott served in Korea, Germany and two tours in Vietnam. He was a helicopter pilot with the 240th Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam. He was a recipient of: National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star, Vietnam Service medal with 1 Silver Star and 1 Bronze Star, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palms, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), Meritorious Service Medal and others. He considered his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to be his greatest accomplishments. Survivors include his spouse, Lily Bragg Trott; his children, Donna (George "Bunky") Rae Wiggin, Master Sergeant Raymond (Rhonda) M. Trott, Jr., Darrell (Tammy) W. Trott, and Elisa (Michael) Nell French; his grandchildren, Mark Douglas Jones, Melissa "Nikki" Nicole Jones, Amanda "Mandi" Rae Trott, Ashlee Jean Trott, Anna Catherine Trott, Raymond M. Trott, III, Bailey Denise Trott, Lily Grace "Gracie" Trott, Caroline Elizabeth Trott, Joshua Benton French, Caleb Michael French, Jacob Myers French and Noah Evan Boyd French; and step-grandchild, Mackenzie Lachelle Wiggin; his great-grandchildren, Marcus Blake Jones, Hope Nicole Jones and Savannah Rae Stapp; his brothers, S.A. "Buddy" (Anna Lou) Trott, Boyce L. Trott, James "Jimmy" (Jane) Payton Trott and Quillie (Elke) E. Trott; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, Oct. 8, 2007 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham. The funeral service will be the same day at 1 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel. Reverend Michael B. French officiating, and Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham, directing.

Ray was in 240th during 1969-1970. He died of heart failure. He was with 325th Inf, 101st ABN 1067-68 prior to going to flight school. I got the info on 101st from his brother Quille who is also a good friend. "Go Greyhound and leave the flying to US" Bob Cooper GH#2 1969-'70

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024