BASTEDO DAVID C

CW4 David C. Bastedo was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/15/2022 at the age of 77.1
Wesley Chapel, FL
Flight Classes 67-3 and 67-1
Date of Birth 01/07/1945
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with C/229 AVN 1 CAV in 67-68
Call signs in Vietnam WAGON WHEEL, NORTH FLAG
This information was provided by Charles Nolan

More detail on this person: I am forwarding the following information regarding Vietnam Helicopter Pilot, CW4 David C. Bastedo, who passed away on February 15, 2022, in Wesley Chapel, Florida, from Pancreatic Cancer. Mr. Bastedo was a UH-1 Instructor Pilot who served in Vietnam with C/229 1st CAV in 67/68 (Callsign: Wagonwheel). His awards include the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Air Medal with 31 OLC. He also served in Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm as a fixed wing pilot. He retired from the Connecticut Army National Guard and the Connecticut State Police. His family plans to inter him in Arlington National Cemetery as space becomes available.

This information was last updated 06/15/2022

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Date posted on this site: 01/11/2025