Dennis Schoville spoke about his experiences as a helicopter pilot during the Viet Nam War. It was a presentation filled with details and stories. It was recorded and can be accessed here. https://www.dropbox.com/transfer/AAAAAM2YVFFIYQEqY32KupPkwVO_LDxyTY2UCxoxVUWbHbUP_zDIotg
Dennis Schoville was born in Richland Center, WI in 1945. After receiving his preparatory education at the University of Wi, Madison, he qualified as a U.S. Army aviator and served in the Vietnam War as a helicopter Flight Section Commander, during that time, he was awarded two Silver Stars, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, three Purple Hearts and several Air Medals and Service Awards. Following his medical retirement from active duty at the rank of captain, he completed legal studies at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Northwestern University.
A CHOPPER PILOT’S JOURNEY FROM UW-MADISON TO VIETNAM AND BACK
UW-MADISON—1963-1967. He was at the UW during much unrest and violence. He was a member of ROTC and received his orders the same day he graduated.
MILITARY TRAINING. Ft. Knox, Ky/Ft. Wolters, Tex./Hunter AAF, Savannah, Ga
INTRODUCTION TO THE HUEY—turbine engine/autorotation procedure.
JOURNEY TO VIETNAM—Oakland to Alaska to Japan to Bien Hoa, Vietnam
Reporting In—Assignment to Dutchmasters (Trp B) of the Blackhawk Squadron 7/1st Air Cav. Based in Vinh Long, IV Corps, Vietnam.
AIR CAVALRY UNIT—Lift, Gun, Scout, and Aero Rifle Platoons Types of Helicopters:UH-1H Huey, AH 1G Cobra & OH 6A LOH
FIRST MONTH ORIENTATION—A Nubie Welcome/Losing My Cherry
NUI COTO NIGHT EXTRACTION/MEDEVAC FLYING THE HUEY—16-17 May 1969
MORALE---Mail, Music, O-Club, water holes,The Big Ugly Mission
ENEMY TACTICAL WEAPONS MOST OFTEN USED AGAINST US
COMBAT AERIAL FLIGHT AS FLIGHT SECTION COMMANDER LEADING TO THE AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS & FIRST PURPLE HEART—14 August 1969
COMBAT MEDEVAC AWARDED FIRST SILVER STAR AWARD—26 September 1969
SECOND PURPLE HEART—10-09-69
SECOND SIVLER STAR AWARDED FOR OPERATION COBRA STRIKE—NUI COTO & NUI Dai Mountains 31 OCTOBER-3-3 NOVEMBER 1969
LAST MISSION—11 NOVEMBER 1969—THIRD PURPLE HEART
MY MEDICAL JOURNEY FROM VIETNAM TO JAPAN TO GREAT LAKES NAVAL HOSPITAL
AWARDS CEREMONY WITH FAMILY
1). Left to Right. Walter Burns - Jims dad, Dennys grandfather
2). Major General James Liston - State Adjutant General
3). Man from W.W. II, - From Solders Grove, Wi. Dr. John Hill
