STALLION 67-17338

Stallion 338 served with the 92nd Assault Heicopter Company from July 1968 until January 1969.  During those 6 months, it flew 539 hours with the unit.  Chapter 828, Vietnam Veterans of America acquired the aircraft in 2002 and members have been diligently restoring it to prime condition.  338 was mounted in it's final resting place in Barnwell, SC on May 17, 2003.  A formal dedication ceremony was conducted on Memorial Day 2005.

The following photos were provided by Chapter 828 members, Ed and Sally Knight of Aiken, SC.

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One of our own still serving!  Jimmy Pierce was a Sidekick door gunner and then crew chief from May 1969 to May 1970.  Thank you for your long and faithful service!     Sadly, Jimmy suffered a fatal heart attack less than one month before our 2011 reunion.  He had planned to attend and bring his son to meet his fellow members.

The Dedication Ceremony took place May 28, 2005.  Here are the details:

                           May 28, 2005 Chopper #17338 Dedication Service

                             Presented by The Vietnam Veterans of America

                                             Salkehatchie Chapter 828

                                     Veterans Memorial Park US 278 West

                                                          Barnwell, SC

0845Prelude MusicBarnwell High School Band

0900Introduction

0905Posting of ColorsBarnwell High School ROTC

0910Posting of the POW/ MIA Cover

0915Welcome

0920National Anthem

0925Pledge of Allegiance

0928Invocation

0930History of the Veterans Memorial Park and Chopper 17338

0945Dedication of Chopper 17338

1000Introduction of Speakers

1005John Gustafson –92nd Assault Helicopter Company (Vietnam)

1020Joe Wilson—US Congressman

1035Lonnie Hosey—SC House of Representatives, Vietnam Vet, USMC

1050Closing Remarks

1053Closing Prayer

1055Removal of POW MIA cover

1100Retirement of the Colors