PELLAND PAUL S

CW2 Paul S. Pelland was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/13/2013 at the age of 65.5 from Throat cancer
Charleston, SC
Flight Classes 67-11 and 67-7
Date of Birth 05/27/1948
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 3 BDE 1 INF in 67-68
Call sign in Vietnam NIGHT HAWK
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Paul S. Pelland, 65, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 13, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. His funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 5 Clifford Street, 11:00 a.m., followed by interment with military honors. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at J. HENRY STUHR INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Paul was born May 27, 1948 in Springfield, Massachusetts, son of Paul A. and Barbara S. Pelland. He lived in Lancaster, PA until moving with his family to Charleston in 1998. He was the owner of Paul S. Pelland, Executive Search and Recruitment. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jane Taylor Pelland; sons Michael P. Pelland of Charleston, SC, and Andrew T. Pelland of Mt. Pleasant, SC; granddaughter, Sophie E. Pelland; step-grandsons Dante Brown and Gavin Quinton; sisters Mary P. Wolford (Dr. Keith), of Virginia Beach, VA, and Barbara Pelland of Riverside, CA; brothers Eugene M. Pelland (Anneliese), of Lancaster, PA, and Peter Pelland (Eva) of West Orange, NJ. Paul served in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Reserves, and the Pennsylvania National Guard, achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. In 1967 he graduated from the U.S. Army Primary Helicopter School in Ft. Walters, TX and the U.S. Army Aviation School in Ft. Rucker, AL. During his tour in Vietnam (1967-68), Paul served as a helicopter pilot for the 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. He piloted a light observation helicopter for the battalion commanders of the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry, the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, and the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry. Paul was awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Soldier's Medal, The Bronze Star, The Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters, The Defense Meritorious Service Medal, The Air Medal with 21 Oak Leaf Clusters, including Combat Valor and numerous additional commendations. At age 20, he became the youngest instructor pilot for the OH-13 helicopter. Upon his return, he was stationed at Ft. Meade, MD and attended the University of Maryland. While in Lancaster, PA, Paul coached youth soccer and football. He was a past member of Jaycees and American Business Club (serving as President). In Charleston, he was a member of Sertoma. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where he had served on the Vestry. A devoted husband and father, Paul embraced the world with boundless energy. An avid sailor, he also enjoyed fishing and cooking. He lived an honorable life, loved by his family and respected by his friends. Memorials may be sent to: St. John's Lutheran Church, 5 Clifford Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. A memorial message may be written to family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Nov. 23, 2013

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