MOSELEY HENRY G

COL Henry G. Moseley was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/22/2021 at the age of 92.1
Chester, VT
Flight Class 58
Date of Birth 10/15/1929
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with UTT in 63, 213 ASHC in 67, 1 AVN BDE in 67-68
This information was provided by Arthur M Hayes

More detail on this person: Henry MOSELEY 1929 - 2021 photo MOSELEY, Henry Goldsborough US Army (Ret.) Henry Goldsborough Moseley October 15, 1929 - November 22, 2021 Col. Henry G. Moseley, 92, of Grafton, Vermont, died on November 22, 2021. He passed comfortably at Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend, VT, surrounded by family. He was the eldest son of the late Col. George Van Horn Moseley Jr. and the late Katharine Payne Moseley. He was born on October 15, 1929, in Plattsburgh, NY, and was an Army brat throughout his childhood, living at West Point, Forts Benning, Bragg, Jackson, Snelling and Lewis; as well as in Tientsin, China. He graduated from Kent School in Kent, CT. While at Kent, he joined the Kent School Boat Club, and in 1947 their rowing crew won the Thames Challenge Cup at Henley. In 1947 he enlisted in the US Army, attended USMA Preparatory School at Stewart Field, NY, and entered the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1948. As a cadet, he was on the Varsity Ski and Sailing teams. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, in 1952 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry. In his early career, Moseley served in various commands and assignments with the 82nd Airborne Division, the 101st Airborne Division, the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, the 503rd Airborne Battle Group, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade (separate). His tours of duty were in Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Okinawa. He obtained his Master Parachute Badge and Senior Army Aviator Badge. In 1964 he attended US Army Command General Staff College and became an instructor in Airborne Operations at the College. He later served with distinction two tours in Vietnam. He was the first company commander of 213th "Black Cats" Assault Support Helicopter Company in Phu Loi, Vietnam. During his career, Col. Moseley was awarded The Legion of Merit, The Distinguished Flying Cross, four Air Medals, The Bronze Star Medal, and The Meritorious Service Medal. From 1968-1971 he worked at the Pentagon, at the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development. He obtained a Master's Degree from American University in 1972, and was Professor of Military Science at St. John's University from 1972-1975. He was a Senior Advisor with Army Reserve Command, NYC. Before retiring in 1980, his last assignment was as Defense Attaché at the US Embassy in Bulgaria. After retirement he dabbled in sheep farming, writing, computer consulting, flying and sailing - mostly the latter. In 1994, using his Slavic-language skills, he placed himself under fire again as a UNICEF volunteer in Sarajevo. Henry is survived by his wife, Eniko (Eni); by four of his five children: his son, Henry Jr. (Cynthia), and his three daughters: Helen Hollyday (Erik), Mary Noel and Robin Susanna. He is survived by nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five cousins, numerous relatives and many friends. He was predeceased by his daughter, Katharine; by his brother, George; and by his sister Katharine. Funeral services are pending. His Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2022, time TBD, at Riverledge Farm in Grafton, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grafton Rescue Squad Inc, PO Box 54, Grafton, VT 05146, or to Grace Cottage Hospital, 185 Grafton Rd., PO Box 216, Townshend, VT 05353. CSNH

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