CORDRY ARTHUR R

CW2 Arthur R. Cordry was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/20/2003 at the age of 67.8
Clarksville, AR
Flight Class 69-46
Date of Birth 09/14/1935
Served in the U.S. Army
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More detail on this person: Arthur Richard "Art" Cordry Arthur "Art" Richard Cordry, 67, of Clarksville, Arkansas died Sunday, July 20, 2003, at Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville, AR. Art was born in Otterville, Missouri and was a son of the late Harold and Reta Cordry Kuebler. Arthur married Emma Lea (Dixon) on October 24, 1956 in Gasconade, MO when he was 21 years of age. Arthur served in the Air Force as a mechanic, served in the Army as a helicopter pilot; mechanic at Whitson-Morgan Ford dealership, maintenance employee; and then maintenance supervisor at the College of the Ozarks. Art is survived by two daughters, Linda Holland and Frances Pentzer, both of Clarksville; four brothers, Lester Cordry and David Kuebler, both of Arkansas, Gerald Cordry of Clarksville, and John Kuebler of Missouri; and six grandchildren, Jessica Powers, Brittany Vaught, Kaitlyn Hylton, Logan Pentzer, Sherri Pentzer, and Joston Pentzer, all of Clarksville. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel with Reverend Bob Holt officiating. Burial will be in the Stillwell Cemetery. ____________________________________ UPDATE: May 22, 2016 A heart felt letter of Thank You and Gratitude to Arthur R. Cordry On December 21, 1970 at Phouc Vinh, Vietnam two helicopter pilots, CW2 Arthur R. Cordry and CW2 Ric Wilken, despite their personal injuries and with total disregard for their personal safety entered a CH-47B Chinook helicopter that was totally engulfed in flames and pulled me to safety. Had Art and Ric not pulled me from the burning helicopter there is no doubt what-so-ever I would not be writing these words of thanks and gratitude as the helicopter was a total loss. I would like to ensure that the family and heirs of Arthur R. Cordry know that Art went way beyond the call of duty and is a true HERO. Because of Arts action I have lived a full and rewarding life. I have four children and four grandchildren and we all are grateful for his actions. Sincere gratitude and thanks to Arthur R. Cordry from Joe Hocamp and family. THANK YOU ARTHUR R. CORDRY YOU ARE A TRUE HERO

Burial information: Stillwell Cemetery, Clarksville, AR

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024