unit history information
for 50 MED DET
43 MED GRP

For date 680430


50 MED DET was a US Army unit
43 MED GRP was a US Army unit
Primary service involved, US Army
South Vietnam
Location, Phu Hiep
Description: The 50th Med Det reported a new phase of construction was conducted during the month. The maintenance section poured a new concrete ramp for their office and working area. This allowed a centrally located area for all aircraft maintenance. The Decca navigational system was installed in their aircraft and following pilot orientation given by Decca reps, it became operational. The Det CO, MAJ Ronald C. Jones, received a 1,000 hour combat flying plaque in the monthly awards ceremony.
Comments: MAJ Jones, Ronald C.; Det CO; ; SFC Ratliff, James T.; 1st SGT; ; LTC Thompson, James W.; 43d Med Grp CO; ; CPT Hansen, Peter M.; award; ; CPT Porta, Ronny E.; award; ; CPT Turner, Ottis G.; award; ; CW2 Patchett, Randy L.; promo; ; CW2 Semones, James D.; award, promo; ; CW2 Whitney, Fredrick C.; promo; ; WO1 Dillard, William T.; assigned; ; SP5 Cahill, Charles T.; assigned; ; SP5 Kelly, Thomas J.; award; ; SP5 Painter, David R.; award; ; SP5 Sterns, Gerald L.; award; ; SP4 Agullana, Patriamor E.; award; ; SP4 Goldback, Peter; award; ; SP4 Howell, Hugh L.; award; ; SP4 Stanley, Neal A.; award; ; SP4 Wright, Russell L.; award; ; PFC Thompson, Anthony R.; assigned; ;

The source for this information was 50th MED DET Monthly Newsletter 1 Apr 68


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