OAKLEY DONALD H

WO1 Donald H. Oakley was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/26/2021 at the age of 75.1 from Myeloma
Cadiz, KY
Flight Classes 69-31 and 69-29
Date of Birth 10/20/1946
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with B/228 AVN 1 CAV in 70-71
Call sign in Vietnam LONGHORN
This information was provided by Walter Reed

More detail on this person: Oakley, Donald Hugh USA; Flight Classes 69-31/69-29; RVN: 70-71 B/228 AVN 1 CAV Don H. Oakley, aged 75, passed away suddenly from Multiple Myeloma complications on November 26, 2021. He was a resident of Cadiz, KY. Don was born on October 20, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan and was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Paul who served as a crew chief in Vietnam. Prior to his tour as a helicopter pilot, he served an infantry tour with the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. Don was also a recipient of the Bronze Star and 14 Air Medals. Don was a retired helicopter pilot for Petroleum Helicopters Inc., a life member of the VHPA, a member of VFW Post 7890 in Cadiz, the First Cavalry Association, D Company 1/12th Association, and a member of the Cadiz Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Robin Shutt Oakley, sons Bryan Oakley of Lexington, KY and Collin Oakley (Casey) of Milpitas, CA, daughter Brietta Oakley Illgen (David) of New Orleans, LA, and brother Owen Timothy Oakley of Clarkston, MI.

This information was last updated 03/30/2022

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024