MONEY DAVID HENRY

LTC David Henry Money was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/01/1995 at the age of 67.5 from Cancer/Alzheimers
Salem, OR
Date of Birth 12/15/1927
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with HQUSARV in 66
This information was provided by Denise D. LaCourse (daughter)

More detail on this person: David Money was born in Knoxville, TN, moving to the D.C. area at the age of 8. He graduated from high at the age of 16 and received permission from his parents to join the guard upon his 17th birthday. He served with the occupation forces in Japan.

He received his first Bronze Star award in Korea and his second award (oak leaf cluster) during service with AirCav/AirMobDiv in Vietnam during his 1966 tour from 1/20/66 to 12/19/66. David also was sent to Germany in the early 1950's to provide helicopter pilot training to German officers. He was a Master Aviator (fixed and rotary) logging over 3500 hours of flight. He was awarded the AM including 9 OLC's. David retired in 1969 from OCRD/Wash, DC with the rank of LTC. He was offerred a position with Hughes Aircraft/Culver City where he remained for two years. He then accepted a position with Augusto Aeroneutiche (sp?) for 11 years in Sesto Calende, Varese, Italy. David was diagnosed with Alzheimers and subsequently cancer which led to his death in 1995.

Survivors: Daughter, Denise Money LaCourse, Rio Vista, CA; Daughter, Dava Money, Langford, CO.

As the deceased did not share detailed information with the two daughters concerning his career (a typical trait for servicemen with daughters), I am now researching his experiences and identifying his military awards.

From: Denise D. LaCourse (daughter)

This information was last updated 05/18/2016

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