Ray Arthur Schold ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On September 3, 1967 Specialist Four Schold was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 322420 |
| Service ID | 16852294 |
| Name | Ray Arthur Schold |
| From | Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | October 22, 1944 |
| Casualty Date | September 3, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Helicopter Repairman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Aviation Brigade, 145th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 118th Aviation Company |
| Casualty Type | Non-Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Helicopter - Crew |
| Location | South Vietnam |
| Burial | Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Notable Awards |
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal |
| Remembered | Ray Arthur Schold is buried or memorialized at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.  Ray is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 25e, Line 94. |
Additional Details
He was Crew Chief on the UH-1D helicopter #64-13722 when the cargo door came loose and flew up into the rotor blades during a night operation. All onboard including the 5 crew members and 2 passengers were killed in the incident.
We identified 7 casualties in our archive related to the #64-13722 incident on September 3, 1967.
◼Ray A Schold :: Helicopter Repairman
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Commendations + Awards
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★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Wisconsin who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Wisconsin was home to over 12,787 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,844 World War I
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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