SUMMARY
PFC Epps died
in South Vietnam
on 1/17/1967
during the Vietnam War - Battle for Cu Chi
as a member of HQ-HHC
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Non-Hostile Helicopter Crash, non crew'.
Epps
originated from Alton, Illinois
.
DETAILS
On January 17, 1967, four Bobcats were killed when the helicopter they were passengers in crashed. All four helicopter crew members were also killed. The helicopter was on the return trip to Cu Chi Base Camp from a resupply mission to the battalion forward base when it developed mechanical problems.
