SUMMARY
CPL Helsel died
in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam
on 3/11/1970
during the Vietnam War
as a member of Bravo Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Non-Hostile Artillery, Rocket, or Mortar'.
Helsel
originated from St. Joseph, Missouri
.
DETAILS
On March 11, 1970, at 0800 hours, Company B requested a Dust-off at XT 439579 for nine Bobcats wounded in an explosion. Four of the nine wounded Bobcats died as a result of their injuries.
At first it was thought that the explosion was caused by an incoming enemy rocket. Later investigation determined that a Claymore mine was accidentally detonated in the area where the soldiers were standing.
