WATSON STEPHEN A

WO1 Stephen "Steve" A. Watson was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/11/2002 at the age of 55.4
Bangkok 10112,
Flight Classes 69-1 and 68-43
Date of Birth 09/19/1946
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 281 AHC in 69-70, 192 AHC in 70-71
Call sign in Vietnam INTRUDER
This information was provided by Gary Stagman

More detail on this person: Steve Watson, a former 281st AHC INTRUDER, and member of the Wolf Pack during 1969-70 passed away on 11 Feb. 2002 in Bangkok Thailand. Before his death Steve flew helicopters in Thailand. His death was reported by Bob Moberg who knew him in Thailand. Steve is remembered by many former intruders especially those of the Wolf Pack and the Bandit Platoon with whom he worked closely. Bob Mitchell recalls that " Steve was a great pilot who covered him on numerous insertions and extractions".

This information was last updated 09/18/2025

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025