unit history information
for 361 AWC
MACV SOG CCC

For date 681219


361 AWC was a US Army unit
MACV SOG CCC was a US Army unit
Primary service involved, US Army
Incident reference: 68121999.KIA This information is available on CD-ROM.
Kontum Province, II Corps, South Vietnam
Location, FOB II
Description: The 361st AWC reported while supporting MACV SOG CCC missions from the FOB II base the unit experienced its first pilot KIA and its second and third aircraft losses. 1LT Renner's outstanding performance and coolnees under enemy fires, while on the ground in the midst of a large enemy force, made his rescue and that of his fatally wounded CP successful. CPT Higgins, piloting the wing ship, took 50 caliber hits resulting in major damage. After making an emergency landing his aircraft was found to be unrepairable.
Comments: 1LT Renner, Paul D. Jr.; AC; ; CW2 IDE BEN HERVEY; KIA; ; CPT Higgins, Gary S.; AC; ;

The source for this information was Unit history provided by Betty Lou Jordan


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