CALNAN GARY STEPHEN

CDR Gary Stephen Calnan was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 10/10/1982 at the age of 37.2 from Leukemia
Houston, TX
Date of Birth 07/11/1945
Served in the U.S. Navy
Served in Vietnam with HA(L)-3 DET 2 in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam SEAWOLF
This information was provided by Dan Arnes

More detail on this person: Gary Stephen Calnan was born July 11, 1945, and died October 10, 1982. He married Betty Catherine Griffin on June 06, 1967 in Houston, Texas. Gary served in Vietnam as helicopter pilot attached to Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three, HA(L)-3, 1969-1970, where he was awarded 1 Individual Action Air Medal; 2 Strike/Flight Air Medals; 2 Navy Commendation Medals w/Combat V; 2 Navy Achievement Medals, one with Combat V; Presidential Unit Citation; Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Stars; Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation; Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and other awards.

Burial information: Staples Cemetery, Staples, TX

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Date posted on this site: 10/23/2024