Dexter B. Florence, 1965 |
[Deceased: ] October, 1972
The following memoriam is from http://www.virtualwall.org/df/FlorenceDB01a.htm
On 26 October 1972 1LT Dexter Bush Florence, pilot, and SSG Keven Zane Goodno, observer, were on a scout mission in an OH-6A Loach. While hovering at tree-top level, a command-detonated mine blew the OH-6 out of the air. SSG Goodno was killed instantly, while 1LT Florence was seriously injured. He was evacuated to Japan where he died on 29 October of injuries received.
May, 2006