CWO ROBERT LOUIS HORST

ROBERT LOUIS HORST

Manuel Pino B/2/8th Cav,1st Cav 68-69
manuel.manuel.pino728@gmail.com
Fellow Army Vietnam Brother

498th Med Co (AA)/283rd Med Det/68th Med Group, USARV Med Cmd
Apr 19, 2009

♥ Jackie Taylor
I Will Remember You
http://www.geocities.com/vietnamwa

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor You each time we stand and sing the words, THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE. Thank you for your bravery, courage and dedication to our Country and freedom. Rest In Peace and Honor.
Apr 7, 2009

Jan Robertson Lowry
hillcresths_1968@yahoo.com
Hillcrest HS - Class of 1968
Green Cove Springs FL 32043 USA
I know this was a great loss for the Horst family. I did not know Robert personally, but saw his photo in our 1968 Highlighter year book from Hillcrest High School in Springfield. I think our class should be proud to know what a hero immerged from our midst. My husband also serviced in Viet Nam as a door gunner on a helicopter, but thank God he made it back alive! Everyone should take a few minutes to read about these men who served our country well.
Sep 24, 2008

Vietnam Vet
Citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Robert Louis Horst (486-54-2114), Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Army (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force on 7 April 1972 while serving as the Aircraft Commander of an unarmed medical evacuation helicopter in the 283d Medical Detachment, while attempting to evacuate three American advisors and one Army of the Republic of Vietnam captain after their convoy had been ambushed by an estimated battalion of highly trained North Vietnamese troops north of the city of An Loc, Republic of Vietnam. Chief Warrant Officer Horst heard about the stranded, critically-wounded Americans, who at the time were completely surrounded by the North Vietnamese ground element, as he flew out to evacuate an American medic who had been wounded while his crew unsuccessfully attempted to extract the besieged Americans. After landing at the staging area of Song Be, chief Warrant Officer Horst received a briefing during which he was informed that the enemy was in possession of numerous anti-aircraft weapons, and the continuous air strikes delivered to the enemy element had been to no avail in slaking the withering fire directed on any and all aircraft attempting to fly in the vicinity. Chief Warrant Officer Horst demonstrating indomitable courage, complete disregard for his own safety and profound concern for his fellow soldiers, elected to go to the site and attempt a rescue. Although three attempts had been previously made to extract the wounded personnel, they had all bee repulsed by the deadly hail of enemy fire. At the site the enemy troops began to make bold advances on the American position despite heavy rocket attacks by the helicopter gunships. Chief Warrant Officer Horst sensing that any further delay might cost the lives of the wounded on the ground, began his approach and landed on the highway. When he did not immediately see the wounded Americans, he hovered down the highway amidst withering fire directed at him from all positions around the aircraft. It was during this heroic and humane attempt to locate the survivors, that chief Warrant Officer Horst was struck and killed by enemy fire. Chief Warrant Officer Horst's feats of gallantry were an inspiration to all who observed and reflect great credit on him and the United States Army. Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (October 27, 1972) Born: June 20, 1950 at St. Louis, Missouri Home Town: Springfield, Missouri
Sep 10, 2008

Allan Cease
acease@houston.rr.com
Went to flight school together
4722 Menlo Park Drive Sugar Land TX 77479 USA
Glad to have known you, Robert!
Robert was an upstanding guy and the last person in our flight class that I would have expected not to survive his tour in Vietnam. Knowing Robert, he would probably have voluntered for service in Iraq, if he were still with us. I wish to honor him and all of our soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country.
Feb 18, 2007

RANDALL KEENE
RLKEENE@MSN.COM
MY SISTER-IN-LAWS BROTHER
7932 LAKEFOREST DR. SE
OLYMPIA,WA 98503 USA
ROBERT AND I WENT INTO THE SERVICE ABOUT THE SAME TIME. HE WAS A VERY CARING INDIVIDUAL. I KNOW HIS SISTER AND FAMILY MISS HIM DEARLY
Wednesday, November 17, 1999

Tiffany Horst
qtwitduhbooty@hotmail.com
Family
P O Box 134
Malta Bend, MO 65339 USA
I think I might be kin to Robert. Any family of his comes in here and sees this, get ahold of me. God bless you Robert.Your my hero!
Monday, August 11, 2003

Manuel Pino 2/8 Bco 1st Cav-68-69
MPJR54@MSN.COM
Fellow Army Vet
OH!. I HAVE SLIPPED THE SURLEY BONDS OF EARTH, AND DANCED THE SKIES ON LAUGHTER-SILVERED WINGS. WHERE NEVER LARK OR EAGLE EVER FLEW-AND WHILE WITH SILENT, LIFTING MIND I'VE TROD THE HIGH UNTRESSPASSED SANCTITY OF SPACE, PUT OUT MY HAND AND TOUCHED THE FACE OF GOD.
Friday, March 31, 2006