MITCHELL HARRY E

CW3 Harry E. Mitchell was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 08/10/2014 at the age of 72.1 from Cancer
Savannah, GA
Flight Class 69-7
Date of Birth 07/09/1942
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with ACT 11 ACR in 66-67, C/7/17 CAV in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam RED 12
This information was provided by Neill F. McDonald, Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Harry E. Mitchell July 9, 1942 - August 10, 2014 - SAVANNAH - Passed away with dignity at the age of 72 after cancer rapidly took over his mind and body. He died at home like he wanted with his wife by his side. He was a man that loved his country, family and friends, fishing anytime, anywhere and above all his wife of 31 years, Susan Mitchell and their cats, Buddy and Spooky. From a family of nine Harry leaves behind one remaining sister, Jeannie Cumberledge of Cedar Creek, TX, many, many cousins, nieces, nephews and tons of family and friends throughout the world. He was born in Lost Creek, (By God) WVA to Olive V. and James E. Mitchell and came from a family of nine. He needed his parent's signature to join the army and finished his education in the military.In his 50 years of service in the military he has seen and done more than many. He was put on active duty in 1961-62 and assigned to Ft. Hoodwhere he served as ground scout during the Cuban Missile Crisis and in 1967 did a tour with the 7th Airborne. During his time as attack helicopter pilot he served with the Viper, now the 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Division with 2 terms in Vietnam receiving 2 Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star with Valor and retired from active duty as CW3 in 1981. He remained at HAAF working as Flight Simulator Instructor and later managed Airfield Operations conducting the first power projection operation as part of the newly formed rapid Deployment Force. He retired from Civil Service in September of 2011. Visitation: 10 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, in the Hubert C. Baker Chapel, with Rev. Buddy Clay, officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with Military Honors. Remembrances: please make donations to Hospice Savannah, who helped greatly or the Humane Society of Savannah, his two favorite charities. Savannah Morning News August 13, 2014 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries.

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024