MAJ Carl Aamch
Biography
Carl, from Chicago, enlisted in the Army in 1954 and served in Europe and stateside, then served in Korea from 1962 to 1964. Carl was initially trained as an Infantryman and Ranger and served with advisory forces in Vietnam, then with the U.S. Combat forces from 1964 to 1966 as an enlisted man. After returning to the U.S., he completed Officer Candidate School and flight training as a Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" helicopter pilot. Between 1967 and 1972, he served 3 more tours in Southeast Asia and 1 in Korea from 1972 to 1974. Carl was killed in 1975 during a night-time training exercise when his Huey collided with a rocky outcrop during a landing attempt on the Hawaiian main island. He was the only fatality.
Decorations
Pins: 25th Aviation Regiment Unit Crest
Badges-left breast: Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Master Aviator Badge, Air Assault Badge
Right breast: Army Staff Identification Badge, Republic of Vietnam Ranger Badge
Medals-Left Breast, Top Row (L-R): Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross
2nd Row (L-R): Bronze Star, Purple Heart
3rd row (L-R): Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal
4th Row (L-R): Army Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal
5th Row (L-R): Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (with Palm), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (with Star), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Right Breast, Top Row (L-R): Army Presidential Unit Citation, Army Valorous Unit Award
Bottom Row (L-R): Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Cords: Infantry Blue Cord
Patches-LEft Sleeve: Ranger Tab, 25th Infantry Division Patch
Right Sleeve: MACV Patch
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (5)
