More detail on this person: BARDEN, ARNOLD W. July 3, 1922 to May 11, 2010 Arnold W. Barden
was born in Markham, VA. He attended The Citadel, graduated in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine
Corps. Arne served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam as an aviator, flying everything from jets to
helicopters. In Vietnam, he was the Squadron Commander of VMO-2 (Barden's Bandits), which
supported ground troops and conducted helicopter Medivac. In 1962, while stationed in Camp
Pendleton, Arne met and married Elaine Frausini. After residing in El Toro, they moved to
Washington, D.C. While stationed in D.C., Arne worked as a Program Manager (R&D) of the CH-53
helicopter for the U.S. Marine Corps. He then went on to Norfolk, VA, to the Armed Forces Staff
College. After 28 years of service, Arne retired from the USMC as a Colonel. He then worked for
General Dynamics as a Systems Engineer. He retired from GenDyn 15 years later. Arne is survived by
his wife, Elaine, his daughter, Lisa, her husband, Paul Lavoie, and a nine-year-old granddaughter,
Bella. Arne's son, Arnold Barden Jr., who followed him into the military, lost his life while
serving in Vietnam in 1971. Arnold will be remembered for his generous spirit and loving heart. A
funeral with military honors will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. The date has not been
set. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to UCSD Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Research Center,
8950 Villa La Jolla Dr., Suite C129, La Jolla, CA 92037.
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on May 19, 2010
BURIED AT: SECTION CBN ROW 3 SITE 595, FT. ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY, P.O. BOX
6237 SAN DIEGO, CA 92166
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