Info Sheet - Mark Vedder Schmidt
Killed in Action 27 December 1967 - Incident report - New York Award
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Robert Sage: Mark is buried at Jefferson Rural Cemetery in Catskill, NY. AM/OLC PH
Email: rsage@austin.rr.com
Pat Eastes - 2001 - comrade in arms - Centaur 21
Buffalo WY 82834 United States
He was a good pilot and a fine Warrant Officer. I served with Mark in D Trp, 3/4 Cav, 25th Inf Div and flew with him on many occasions. He was my mentor for much of my time when I was new in country, and I particularly remember my first night mission where we were involved in a major firefight and Mark was my AC (aircraft commander). I remember his shootdown and death all too well. He is still missed by me and those who served with him.
When I was a new pilot in the unit, Mark taught me what I would need to stay alive when piloting a gunship in the dangerous environment of RVN. I flew with him and learned much Mark, I think of you often and wish that things would have gone much differently on 27 Dec. Thank you for your courage and competency you are not forgotten.
Don Lane - May 25, 2008 - College Friend
Well, my friend - it has been a long time since we were young and foolish Freshman at Paul Smith's. I really wish that I had been able to bring you home. Your loss left a void that has never been filled. Who knows were we would have been now, but I like to think that we could have gone on to better things. God Bless You, your folks and family. I do miss you.
Leo Rice - April 12, 2000 - friend
leoandmae@hotmail.com
Ashland , KY 41101 USA
Proud to served with such hero
It was a terrible day Dec 27 just 2 day's after christmas when you Anderson, Roger and John were shot down less then 45 days you were suppose to come home your name was on the orders to go to Fort Cambell KY with me but I had to come alone. I remember the other officers looking at my orders. God bless you my brother. Rest in peace
Tom White - November 02, 2000 - High school buddy
flahawke@tampabay.rr.net
Bradenton Beach, Fl 34217 USA
I still think of you Mark.
Mark and I were really god buddies, graduating from Catskill High School , Catskill, NY in June of '59. We must have been the two shortest guys in the class, so we hung out together, and became the best of friends. Still missed and always in my memories.
Mark Jerome - September 14, 2001
jungle83@tds.net
My dad served and died with you. I'm sorry for what happened. You are a true hero in my heart. God sent Leo to me thew you guys and I want to thank you. You are loved and missed. God bless and thank you.
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Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09468
Date: 12/27/1967
Incident number: 67122710.KIA
Unit: D/3/4 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
for Close Air Support
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0200 feet and 080 knots.
The station for this helicopter was Hau Nghia in South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (REC RIF)
The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System causing a Blast.
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
Casualties = 04 DOI . .
The helicopter Crashed. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Burned
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA, LNNF, CASRP, FM232, CRAFX, LNOF, 74587 (Operations Report. Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Crash Facts Message. Casualty Report. )
Loss to Inventory
Crew Members:
AC WO1 SCHMIDT MARK VEDDER KIA
P WO1 ANDERSON HOWARD D KIA
G SP4 BARSCH JOHN PAUL KIA
CE SP5 HENSON ROGER LEE KIA
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New York Conspicuous Service Cross
