CONAWAY STEPHEN A

CW2 Stephen "Steve" A. Conaway was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/19/2024 at the age of 77.3
Richland, WA
Flight Classes 68-505 and 68-3
Date of Birth 10/25/1946
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with C/228 ASHB 1 CAV in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam CRIMSON TIDE
This information was provided by Greg Conaway

More detail on this person: Steve A. Conaway, 77 of Richland, WA., died at home on Feb.19, 2024. Born Oct. 25, 1946 in Santa Ana, CA. After Army service in 1970, Steve completed a Bachelor's Degree in Geography from Cal State University Chico in 1972. He then began a 39 year career as a Commercial helicopter pilot experiencing many exotic and wonderful places. Steve is survived by his wife, Kathy, and twin brother, Greg. Steve and Greg flew together in the 1st CAV in 1969, Steve in 'hooks" and Greg in 'slicks'. On several occasions they found opportunities to give each other rides on missions.

This information was last updated 02/23/2024

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Date posted on this site: 08/31/2024