COWDEN RONALD RAY

LTC Ronald Ray Cowden was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 04/16/1984 at the age of 46.2 from A/C accident
Date of Birth 01/29/1938
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 118 AHC in 66-67, HHC 101 AVN 101 ABN in 69-70
This information was provided by Ronald Joe Cowden (son), George Reese, 145 CAB Assoc.

More detail on this person: Military aircraft training accident.

Ronald Ray Cowden, my father, held the rank of Lt. Colonel at the time of his death on 4/16/84. He was promoted from Captain to Major upon return from the 66/67 Vietnam tour shown, in which he piloted Cobra Attack Helicopters. A previous tour in Vietnam, flying Hueys (UH-1) occurred in 1964.

From: Ronald Joe Cowden

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024