More detail on this person: I got a call
yesterday from a 90 year old lady in Melbourne, FL
concerning her deceased brother - MAJ Herbert W.
"Mark" Trail, an Air Force helicopter pilot, that
President Ike had "set up" the helicopter service
from the White House to Camp David. She said
that Mark passed away about two years ago in San
Angelo, TX and is buried in the VA Cemetery in San
Antonio, TX.
She asked if there is any published history of the
Presidential helicopter service? Good question -
I have read the USMC history of the "white tops"
but I've never heard of an Air Force part of that
service.
She promised to do some research on her side to
determine date of death, etc. She told me that he
did fly in Southeast Asia in the early days of the
RVN war but could not provide details.
Her name is Dexter Johnson (an usual name for a
lady), 700 S. Strawbridge Ave, Apt 306, Melbourne,
FL 32901, 321-724-6977. She happened to hear
about the Orlando Reunion and happened on my
phone number. Maybe someone in her nursing
home is a VHPAer - I don't know how she got info
on us.
From: Mike Law
Burial information: VA Cemetery, San Antonio, TX
This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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