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Last Rank
Captain
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Last Service Branch
Transportation Corps
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Last Primary MOS
1981-Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander
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Last MOS Group
Transportation Corps (Officer)
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Primary Unit
1969-1970, 101st Aviation Group
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Service Years
1967 - 1970
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Personal Details
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Home State
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Year of Birth
1948 |
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SGT Barbara Casteel
to remember
Mashburn, Tschann Scott, CPT.
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Casualty Info
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Home Town
Alexandria |
Last Address
Alexandria
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Casualty Date
May 05, 1970 |
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Cause
Hostile, Died |
Reason
Air Loss, Crash - Land |
Location
Quang Tri (Vietnam) |
Conflict
Vietnam War |
Location of Interment
Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington, Virginia |
Wall/Plot Coordinates
11W 104 |
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Last Known Activity
In 1967, as an enlisted soldier, he was stationed with Company A, 1st Battalion, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He was married here in November 1967.
He attended Flight class: 68-524/68-44
Captain Tschann Mashburn and WO1 Stephen Finke were aboard their AH-1G (#67-15634) on a close fire support mission when their aircraft intense encountered enemy fire causing the aircraft to explode in the air and again upon impact with the ground.
He left a wife at his passing.
Note:
His father, William A Mashburn, served with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) beginning in 1963. He had assignments that included Vietnam, the Philippines, Zaire and Peru. This would explain Capt. Mashburn living in Vietnam during his high school years. He passed away in 1987.
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Comments/Citation
Forever a brother Posted for: TSCHANN SCOTT MASHBURN: It's amazing that after almost 28 years someone can still be talked about so frequently. I am so proud to tell my kids about my older brother who helped us all be safe. Only 22 when you left this earth - so young. I am always so proud of you. Posted by: youngest sister Email: ann@vail.net Relationship: He is my brother Saturday, March 15, 2008
My Big Brother Posted for: TSCHANN SCOTT MASHBURN: Captain Tschann S. Mashburn was my loving big brother. I remember hanging onto his leg, never wanting him to leave, I remember how it seemed to take 20 years after he died to find any peace.
A veteran went to North Viet Nam in 2000 and bought Tschann's lighter from a street vendor, two messages have been left on the web in the last few months about Tschann. Something must be up, I hope and pray he is at peace and just trying to get in touch. Tschann I love you, Joan. Posted by: Joan Mashburn Email: Relationship: He is my brother Wednesday, June 5, 2002
My dear friend Tschann Posted for: TSCHANN SCOTT MASHBURN: Tschann and I were friends in high school in Saigon, Vietnam in the 60's. He and his family lived around the corner from us and we rode the same bus. I loved Tschann as a friend, and am still in shock when I realize he is gone. After many years, I heard of a Vietnam vet who had bought his lighter in Vietnam, so I started to search for his sister Joan and connected with her here in Virginia. An incredible story! I still remember her as Tschann's little sister in Saigon. You are not forgotten Tschann and your memory lives on in your family and all those who loved you. Posted by: mari Friday, October 25, 2002
Wakefield High School - Class of 1966
Posted for: TSCHANN SCOTT MASHBURN: To our friend, neighbor and classmate, Tschann - For all of us and for our children, you made the ultimate sacrifice serving your country proudly and protecting our freedom. You died as you lived your life, bravely, with integrity and with your heart on your sleeve. May you now rest gently in God's loving arms. Posted by: Victoria Paulson Email: vpaulson@watergateatlandmark.com
Relationship: Friend and Neighbor Tuesday, August 31, 2004 John Gifford DinkyDau16@aol.com Brother Warrior 6109 11th Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55417 USA In the streets of Hanoi. Tschann - While walking down a street in Hanoi this month (August 2000) I stopped to look at some old Zippo lighters in a stall. It was there that I found your lighter. I talked to your childhood friend, Maria, and between the pair of us, we're trying to find a relative of yours to give the lighter to. Rest well, brother warrior. John Gifford Thursday, August 17, 2000
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