Roy Spencer
Vietnam Veteran-Air Force Pilot
C 130 Crew of Heroes
On December 29, 1967, a C130E aircraft departed Nha Trang Airbase shortly after midnight on an operational mission over North Vietnam. The eleven man crew aboard the aircraft included Maj. Charles P. Claxton Capt. Edwin N. Osborne Jr., and Capt. Gerald G. Van Buren (all listed as pilots) and crewmen SSgt. Edward J. Darcy SSgt. Gean P. Clapper SSgt. Wayne A. Eckley LtCol. Donald E. Fisher TSgt. Jack McCrary Capt. Frank C. Parker III Capt. Gordon J. Wenaas and Sgt. James R. Williams. At 4:30 a.m., the pilot made radio contact with Nha Trang and said the mission was progressing as scheduled. No further contact was made. The aircraft's last known position was in extreme northwest North Vietnam, in mountainous Lai Chau Province. The eleven Americans aboard the aircraft were d Missing in Action.
Apr 27, 2012 |
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Tammi Royales
tjroyales@yahoo.com
NONE
Santee CA 92071 USA
I have a bracelet as well....
I look at this bracelet every day as I have it sitting on my desk at work. Working with a local school going to Washington DC, I will be having his name etched from the wall and frame it. He left as I was being born and I know that every year I get older, it is a year that his family has been without him. I am grateful his remains were found on 10/28/2000 and his family was able to put him to rest. God Bless and know you will never be forgotten by me or the others on this site.
Apr 6, 2011 |
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Malcolm Kirby
mlkdrk@earthlink.net
USAF Veteran - 191st photo recon.
Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 785
Rest in Peace, my Brother. You will not be forgotten...
Mar 17, 2009 |
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Bonita Stack
bstack@travel-brokers.com
None
Bracelet
Wow, I am amazed at how many people have the bracelet of Charles P. Claxton - I to have one & have worn it for several years growing up & hoping that his family was at peace. And also always hoping to give my bracelet to his family. Anytime someone mentions Vietnam, my first thoughts go to him & his family. I would like to know more about this man of Courage & his family. God Bless!
Feb 16, 2008 |
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Bill Gallenstein
USAF Veteran
Zephyrhills FL 33541 USA
A very proud cold war USAF veteran remembers you on this day. My God bless you and your family always. I salute you, Thank you.
Jul 25, 2007 |
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manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. “He which hath no stomach, to this fight, let him depart. But we in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
Apr 27, 2007 |
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Amanda Morin
agmcrash@hotmail.com
Caribou, ME., 04736, USA
I have, an MIA braclet, for Maj., Charles Claxton. If the relatives, of this hero, would like the braclet, please let me know! I was so excited, to find this information. I would love, to get any information, about him, or his family. Thank you, Amanda Morin
Wednesday, September 20, 2000 |
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Cathy Jones
jones@cybermatsa.com.mx
I, too, wore a bracelet bearing Maj. Claxton's name all through high school. Recently in discussing the Iraq war with my daughter, I explained the Vietnam War and went searching through my keepsakes. I found it and logging onto this site, hoped I would not find his name. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Wednesday, January 05, 2005 |
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Patricia Owen
magicalmum@aol.com
No Relation
I have Charles Claxton bracelet
Would the family of Charles Claxton please contact me as I have his bracelet since I was a teenager
Monday, January 10, 2005 |
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Michelle Tolone
MichTolone@aol.com
No relation
143 Corona Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90803 USA
Maj. Charles Claxton
I also have a bracelet with Maj. Charles Claxton's name. I am happy that I can at least try in some way to contact the family to return the bracelet. I wore it religiously for about 3 years when I got it.Even getting in trouble at school because I would not take it off for P.E. I finally did take it off but not without ceremoniously putting it in my jewelry box that I have had with me wherever life has taken me since. I would like to know more about him and his family. I hope this message and the bracelet one day finds its way to a family member.
Monday, July 02, 2001 |
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