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These links contain information pertaining to John T. McDonnell's case:
 LT Billy Gene Creech, from Chamblee GA, was the pilot of the LOH and was lost while searching for Greenfield and McDonnell.
CAPT Lyle John Thompson was the commander of the C BTRY 2/138 Kentucky National Guard. They were on Hill. 88 and a sister battery of the 1st Brigade. CAPT Woodside, in the capacity of Arial Observer, would often invite other officers to join him. It was a good way to see the lay of the land and the effect of artillery, both tube and aerial (4/77). He is listed on the VVM at 30WLN60.
CAPT Michael Woodside received the Silver Star, awarded for valor in combat. Captain Woodside also received the Army's highest award for personal courage in a non-combat situation: he was awarded the Soldier's Medal for entering a burning village and rescuing three Vietnamese children
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