MCCONNELL GARY DONALD

CMD Gary Donald McConnell was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 05/20/2016 at the age of 79.8
Prescott, AR
Date of Birth 08/19/1936
Served in the U.S. Navy
Served in Vietnam with HC-7 in 68-69
Call sign in Vietnam DEADEVIL
This information was provided by Ron Milam

More detail on this person: Gary Donald Mcconnell, (HC-7 1-17-1968 arrived as LT from HS-2 to departed 12-8-1970 LCDR to HT-8) 1057 days a SeaDevil OBIT - Prescot, AZ Gary McConnell was born Aug. 19, 1936 in Imperial, Nebraska. He died May 20, 2016 in Prescott, Arizona. Gary served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years as a helicopter pilot, retiring as a Commander. He was a decorated veteran, earning a Silver Star and three Bronze Stars. Mr. Mcconnell was pilot on overland (North Vietnam) rescue 8-May-1968 and rescue 13-Mar-1969. He is survived by his loving family, Gail, wife of 56 years; daughters Tracy (Doug), Leslie (Murphy); granddaughter Maggie; and his sister Jackie (Leon).

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024


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