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Crash 1972-05-10

Chinook Crash — Loss of Skull Platoon

34 KIA
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The Chinook crash on May 10, 1972 killed all 34 aboard — 21 D Co. soldiers, 5 crew, 6 soldiers from A/1-12 Cav, and 1 from 1st Signal Brigade. We are building individual records for each. If you served with Skull Platoon or knew any of the men who were lost, please contact us.

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