The following information was provided from the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA).
Our classmate, Scott Alwin was with us for only 8th grade, graduating with us. When he was at Madison Lutheran, he was considering a career in the ministry. He attended Concordia in Milwaukee. Scott enlisted in the Army in July 1966 and served as a helicopter pilot in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, from August 1967 until summer 1970 and from spring 1971 to January 1972. He is listed on the 117th Roster and mentioned in a war story about Helicopter UH-1C 65-09458.
Scott "was awarded the Air Service Medal at a special awards ceremony at the Bien Hoa Air Base. According to the orders dated 22 Aug 1969, a total of 17 U.S. helicopter pilots received the Air Service Medal" (reference http://www.gorilla.net/~118ahc/StoriesPage3.htm).
A few months later, 1Lt Scott R Alwin, 68th AHC, 145th CAB, set the record for the most Air Medals held by an Army Aviator on 13 June 1970, when he was awarded his 102nd through 108th Air Medals (reference http://www.brianwizard.com/145/history/NL11HIST.html).
Scott married Du Thi Duong (Teresa Alwin-Nguyen) in 1969. Two children, Scott and Heather, were born to them.
The Wisconsin Historical Society site depicted the experiences of four Wisconsin soldiers, and included the following photos relating to Scott.
• with his troop transport helicopter (Interesting to compare this picture with the one sent by Katy Oakey Grahn. I guess that is how Scott liked to stand for pictures!)
• Scott with his wife, Du Thi Duong (Teresa).
In a book, War Letters Edited by Andrew Carroll 2nd Lt. Scott Alwin "shares, in a letter to his father, a secret he has been keeping from him for some time."
The following article was on the front page of the Daily Jefferson County Union, Ft. Atkinson, Monday, June 28, 1976. Capt. Scott Alwin Dies in Car Crash in East. A former Fort Atkinson resident, (Newspaper has it incorrect, Scott was in the Army, not Air Force) Air Force Capt. Scott R. Alwin, 32, Savannah, Ga., was fatally injured Saturday night in a traffic accident while traveling on military business to Washington, D.C.
According to word received here, the car driven by Capt. Alwin was hit nearly head-on by another car that had crossed the center line in a driving rainstorm.
Capt. Alwin was a much decorated helicopter pilot in the Vietnam Conflict, in which he had served about 5 1/2 years. He had left the Air Force Academy to go into active duty in Vietnam. Beginning his duty career as a warrant officer, he had just been notified that he would be advanced in rank to major.
From the VHPA:
CPT Scott Robinson Alwin was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/26/1976 at the age of 31.9 from Auto accident
Ft Atkinson, WI
Flight Class 67-11
Date of Birth 08/11/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 68 AHC in 67-70, 117 AHC in 71-72
This information was provided by Howard Smith, Walter L. Fricke, Ed Strazzini, 145 CAB Assoc,
More detail on this person: Auto accident caused by drunk driver in 1976. Logged almost 5000 hours in Vietnam. Mrs. Walter Alwin mother of Capt. Scott R. Alwin, 14575 Naugart Dr., Athens, WI 54411
Our son Scott flew helicopters in Nam for five and a half years. I long to hear something from those men he flew with. Killed by a drunk driver shortly after being appointed to the War College on his way up to Washington D. C. by a fellow committing suicide. Scott had 207 air medals, DFC, purple hearts, Vietnam Republic medals. etc. all with oakleaf clusters. Please--did you know our Scott?
Scott was in the 68th AHC from mid 67 thru mid 70 continuously except for his extension leaves. returned to VN in Jan 71 in the 119th AHC for at least an additional year. He was probably the highest time aviator in the war. I have not heard of anyone who can top his stats.
From: Howard Smith 68th AHC 69-70
Our classmate, Scott Alwin was with us for only 8th grade, graduating with us. When he was at Madison Lutheran, he was considering a career in the ministry. He attended Concordia in Milwaukee. Scott enlisted in the Army in July 1966 and served as a helicopter pilot in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, from August 1967 until summer 1970 and from spring 1971 to January 1972. He is listed on the 117th Roster and mentioned in a war story about Helicopter UH-1C 65-09458.
Scott "was awarded the Air Service Medal at a special awards ceremony at the Bien Hoa Air Base. According to the orders dated 22 Aug 1969, a total of 17 U.S. helicopter pilots received the Air Service Medal" (reference http://www.gorilla.net/~118ahc/StoriesPage3.htm).
A few months later, 1Lt Scott R Alwin, 68th AHC, 145th CAB, set the record for the most Air Medals held by an Army Aviator on 13 June 1970, when he was awarded his 102nd through 108th Air Medals (reference http://www.brianwizard.com/145/history/NL11HIST.html).
Scott married Du Thi Duong (Teresa Alwin-Nguyen) in 1969. Two children, Scott and Heather, were born to them.
The Wisconsin Historical Society site depicted the experiences of four Wisconsin soldiers, and included the following photos relating to Scott.
• with his troop transport helicopter (Interesting to compare this picture with the one sent by Katy Oakey Grahn. I guess that is how Scott liked to stand for pictures!)
• Scott with his wife, Du Thi Duong (Teresa).
In a book, War Letters Edited by Andrew Carroll 2nd Lt. Scott Alwin "shares, in a letter to his father, a secret he has been keeping from him for some time."
The following article was on the front page of the Daily Jefferson County Union, Ft. Atkinson, Monday, June 28, 1976. Capt. Scott Alwin Dies in Car Crash in East. A former Fort Atkinson resident, (Newspaper has it incorrect, Scott was in the Army, not Air Force) Air Force Capt. Scott R. Alwin, 32, Savannah, Ga., was fatally injured Saturday night in a traffic accident while traveling on military business to Washington, D.C.
According to word received here, the car driven by Capt. Alwin was hit nearly head-on by another car that had crossed the center line in a driving rainstorm.
Capt. Alwin was a much decorated helicopter pilot in the Vietnam Conflict, in which he had served about 5 1/2 years. He had left the Air Force Academy to go into active duty in Vietnam. Beginning his duty career as a warrant officer, he had just been notified that he would be advanced in rank to major.
From the VHPA:
CPT Scott Robinson Alwin was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/26/1976 at the age of 31.9 from Auto accident
Ft Atkinson, WI
Flight Class 67-11
Date of Birth 08/11/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 68 AHC in 67-70, 117 AHC in 71-72
This information was provided by Howard Smith, Walter L. Fricke, Ed Strazzini, 145 CAB Assoc,
More detail on this person: Auto accident caused by drunk driver in 1976. Logged almost 5000 hours in Vietnam. Mrs. Walter Alwin mother of Capt. Scott R. Alwin, 14575 Naugart Dr., Athens, WI 54411
Our son Scott flew helicopters in Nam for five and a half years. I long to hear something from those men he flew with. Killed by a drunk driver shortly after being appointed to the War College on his way up to Washington D. C. by a fellow committing suicide. Scott had 207 air medals, DFC, purple hearts, Vietnam Republic medals. etc. all with oakleaf clusters. Please--did you know our Scott?
Scott was in the 68th AHC from mid 67 thru mid 70 continuously except for his extension leaves. returned to VN in Jan 71 in the 119th AHC for at least an additional year. He was probably the highest time aviator in the war. I have not heard of anyone who can top his stats.
From: Howard Smith 68th AHC 69-70
The following information was provided from the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA).
Our classmate, Scott Alwin was with us for only 8th grade, graduating with us. When he was at Madison Lutheran, he was considering a career in the ministry. He attended Concordia in Milwaukee. Scott enlisted in the Army in July 1966 and served as a helicopter pilot in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, from August 1967 until summer 1970 and from spring 1971 to January 1972. He is listed on the 117th Roster and mentioned in a war story about Helicopter UH-1C 65-09458.
Scott "was awarded the Air Service Medal at a special awards ceremony at the Bien Hoa Air Base. According to the orders dated 22 Aug 1969, a total of 17 U.S. helicopter pilots received the Air Service Medal" (reference http://www.gorilla.net/~118ahc/StoriesPage3.htm).
A few months later, 1Lt Scott R Alwin, 68th AHC, 145th CAB, set the record for the most Air Medals held by an Army Aviator on 13 June 1970, when he was awarded his 102nd through 108th Air Medals (reference http://www.brianwizard.com/145/history/NL11HIST.html).
Scott married Du Thi Duong (Teresa Alwin-Nguyen) in 1969. Two children, Scott and Heather, were born to them.
The Wisconsin Historical Society site depicted the experiences of four Wisconsin soldiers, and included the following photos relating to Scott.
• with his troop transport helicopter (Interesting to compare this picture with the one sent by Katy Oakey Grahn. I guess that is how Scott liked to stand for pictures!)
• Scott with his wife, Du Thi Duong (Teresa).
In a book, War Letters Edited by Andrew Carroll 2nd Lt. Scott Alwin "shares, in a letter to his father, a secret he has been keeping from him for some time."
The following article was on the front page of the Daily Jefferson County Union, Ft. Atkinson, Monday, June 28, 1976. Capt. Scott Alwin Dies in Car Crash in East. A former Fort Atkinson resident, (Newspaper has it incorrect, Scott was in the Army, not Air Force) Air Force Capt. Scott R. Alwin, 32, Savannah, Ga., was fatally injured Saturday night in a traffic accident while traveling on military business to Washington, D.C.
According to word received here, the car driven by Capt. Alwin was hit nearly head-on by another car that had crossed the center line in a driving rainstorm.
Capt. Alwin was a much decorated helicopter pilot in the Vietnam Conflict, in which he had served about 5 1/2 years. He had left the Air Force Academy to go into active duty in Vietnam. Beginning his duty career as a warrant officer, he had just been notified that he would be advanced in rank to major.
From the VHPA:
CPT Scott Robinson Alwin was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/26/1976 at the age of 31.9 from Auto accident
Ft Atkinson, WI
Flight Class 67-11
Date of Birth 08/11/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 68 AHC in 67-70, 117 AHC in 71-72
This information was provided by Howard Smith, Walter L. Fricke, Ed Strazzini, 145 CAB Assoc,
More detail on this person: Auto accident caused by drunk driver in 1976. Logged almost 5000 hours in Vietnam. Mrs. Walter Alwin mother of Capt. Scott R. Alwin, 14575 Naugart Dr., Athens, WI 54411
Our son Scott flew helicopters in Nam for five and a half years. I long to hear something from those men he flew with. Killed by a drunk driver shortly after being appointed to the War College on his way up to Washington D. C. by a fellow committing suicide. Scott had 207 air medals, DFC, purple hearts, Vietnam Republic medals. etc. all with oakleaf clusters. Please--did you know our Scott?
Scott was in the 68th AHC from mid 67 thru mid 70 continuously except for his extension leaves. returned to VN in Jan 71 in the 119th AHC for at least an additional year. He was probably the highest time aviator in the war. I have not heard of anyone who can top his stats.
From: Howard Smith 68th AHC 69-70
Our classmate, Scott Alwin was with us for only 8th grade, graduating with us. When he was at Madison Lutheran, he was considering a career in the ministry. He attended Concordia in Milwaukee. Scott enlisted in the Army in July 1966 and served as a helicopter pilot in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, from August 1967 until summer 1970 and from spring 1971 to January 1972. He is listed on the 117th Roster and mentioned in a war story about Helicopter UH-1C 65-09458.
Scott "was awarded the Air Service Medal at a special awards ceremony at the Bien Hoa Air Base. According to the orders dated 22 Aug 1969, a total of 17 U.S. helicopter pilots received the Air Service Medal" (reference http://www.gorilla.net/~118ahc/StoriesPage3.htm).
A few months later, 1Lt Scott R Alwin, 68th AHC, 145th CAB, set the record for the most Air Medals held by an Army Aviator on 13 June 1970, when he was awarded his 102nd through 108th Air Medals (reference http://www.brianwizard.com/145/history/NL11HIST.html).
Scott married Du Thi Duong (Teresa Alwin-Nguyen) in 1969. Two children, Scott and Heather, were born to them.
The Wisconsin Historical Society site depicted the experiences of four Wisconsin soldiers, and included the following photos relating to Scott.
• with his troop transport helicopter (Interesting to compare this picture with the one sent by Katy Oakey Grahn. I guess that is how Scott liked to stand for pictures!)
• Scott with his wife, Du Thi Duong (Teresa).
In a book, War Letters Edited by Andrew Carroll 2nd Lt. Scott Alwin "shares, in a letter to his father, a secret he has been keeping from him for some time."
The following article was on the front page of the Daily Jefferson County Union, Ft. Atkinson, Monday, June 28, 1976. Capt. Scott Alwin Dies in Car Crash in East. A former Fort Atkinson resident, (Newspaper has it incorrect, Scott was in the Army, not Air Force) Air Force Capt. Scott R. Alwin, 32, Savannah, Ga., was fatally injured Saturday night in a traffic accident while traveling on military business to Washington, D.C.
According to word received here, the car driven by Capt. Alwin was hit nearly head-on by another car that had crossed the center line in a driving rainstorm.
Capt. Alwin was a much decorated helicopter pilot in the Vietnam Conflict, in which he had served about 5 1/2 years. He had left the Air Force Academy to go into active duty in Vietnam. Beginning his duty career as a warrant officer, he had just been notified that he would be advanced in rank to major.
From the VHPA:
CPT Scott Robinson Alwin was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/26/1976 at the age of 31.9 from Auto accident
Ft Atkinson, WI
Flight Class 67-11
Date of Birth 08/11/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 68 AHC in 67-70, 117 AHC in 71-72
This information was provided by Howard Smith, Walter L. Fricke, Ed Strazzini, 145 CAB Assoc,
More detail on this person: Auto accident caused by drunk driver in 1976. Logged almost 5000 hours in Vietnam. Mrs. Walter Alwin mother of Capt. Scott R. Alwin, 14575 Naugart Dr., Athens, WI 54411
Our son Scott flew helicopters in Nam for five and a half years. I long to hear something from those men he flew with. Killed by a drunk driver shortly after being appointed to the War College on his way up to Washington D. C. by a fellow committing suicide. Scott had 207 air medals, DFC, purple hearts, Vietnam Republic medals. etc. all with oakleaf clusters. Please--did you know our Scott?
Scott was in the 68th AHC from mid 67 thru mid 70 continuously except for his extension leaves. returned to VN in Jan 71 in the 119th AHC for at least an additional year. He was probably the highest time aviator in the war. I have not heard of anyone who can top his stats.
From: Howard Smith 68th AHC 69-70
