STINSON VERNON L

WO1 Vernon L. Stinson was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/06/2023 at the age of 86.9
Buckeye, AZ
Flight Classes 68-3 and 68-503
Date of Birth 07/12/1936
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 173 ABN BDE in 65-66, D/1/1 CAV in 69-70, H/10 CAV in 72-73
This information was provided by John Caruso

More detail on this person: Vern John Caruso Tue, Jun 6, 2023 at 5:34 PM To: Al Varner , Bob Berry , Bob Rozen , Dave Wallace , Dean Priddy , Debra Lucius , Denny Lyons , Gene Newton , Jack Jordan , John Caruso , John Lucius , Judy Hudson , Mark/Dianne Stuart , Michael Todd , Steve Sheppard , Rick Sheppard , Ron LoFranco , Soup , Rick/Denise Pinar , Roger/Patty Lone , Tom Butz , Tom Butz Cc: Mike Law , Mike Law Troopers: It is with deep regret that I pass along the following information which I received from Corny. Vernon Stinson was transferred yesterday to his home, 12412 S. Airport Rd., Buckeye, AZ 8532. He passed away today at 1330 CT. He will be cremated. There will be a family service and he will eventually be interned in South Dakota, near his hometJown. Vern was in Flight School Classes 68-3 and 68-503. While in Vietnam, he served with: 173rd ABN BDE (65-66), D/1/1 CAV (69-70) and H/10 CAV (72-73). May he rest in peace. Spaghetti

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025