KOSCHNICK JERRY C

WO1 Jerry C. Koschnick was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 03/11/2023 at the age of 87.2
Salem, OR
Flight Class 66-7
Date of Birth 12/31/1935
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 162 AHC in 66-67
Call sign in Vietnam COPPERHEAD 13
This information was provided by Lyle Borders

More detail on this person: My dad, former Warrant Officer Jerry Koschnick passed on 3/11/23 at 87 years old from Lung Cancer attributed to Agent Orange exposure. He flew three tours in Vietnam, had three Purple Hearts and the Distinguished Flying Cross (x many) to name just a few commendations. He flew Huey gunners and was eligible to be buried in Arlington, but declined. In fact told us to "throw him in a hefty bag and throw him in the ditch" instead.

This information was last updated 05/05/2023

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024