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Milton George Kelsey |
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Born | 16 Oct 1943, Madelia, Watonwan County, Minnesota |
Gender | Male |
Parents | Mark C & Mary L Kelsey |
Schools Attended | |
Branch of Service | Marine Corps |
Additional Identifiers | Commissioned or Warrant Officer Killed in Action |
Service Timeframe | June 1965 - 14 Nov 1967 |
War/Conflict | Vietnam War 1964-1975 |
Principal Units and Locations | Captain VMO-3, MAG-36, 1ST MAW, III MAF United States Marine Corps |
Military Awards and Decorations | Purple Heart Medal |
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NarrativeBurial: Calvary Cemetery, Madelia, Watonwan County, Minnesota. Milton enlisted in the Marines Reserves 11 June 1965,at a Mankato Recruiting Office. Arriving in Vietnam 21 May 1967 Milton was assigned to VMO-3,MAG,1st Marine Air Wing. He was the pilot of a UH-1E #153757 that for unknown reasons crashed and exploded,9 kilometers west northwest of the Hue Citadel. Milton died as a result multiple injuries to the body along with 2 crew members and 2 passengers on board. Survived by his parents, Mark C & Mary L Kelsey of Rural Route #1, Madelia,MN and a brother; Maynard J Kelsey of 667 Steward Ave, South St Paul,MN. PERSONAL DATA: Home of Record: Madelia, MN Date of birth: 10/16/1943 MILITARY DATA: Service Branch: United States Marine Corps Grade at loss: O3 Rank: Captain Promotion Note: None ID No: 092134 MOS or Specialty: 7563: PILOT HMH/M/L/A (I) Length Service: 04 Unit: VMO-3, MAG-36, 1ST MAW, III MAF CASUALTY DATA: Start Tour: 05/21/1967 Incident Date: 11/14/1967 Casualty Date: 11/14/1967 Age at Loss: 24 Location: Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam Remains: Body recovered Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright Casualty Reason: Helicopter - Pilot Casualty Detail: Air loss or crash over land Status Date: Not Applicable; was not MIA Status Change: Not Applicable; was not MIA Repatriated: Not Applicable; was not MIA Identified: Not Applicable; was not MIA |