White, Barney Joe, SP 4

Final Mission of SP4 Barney J. White
Posted on 7/15/17 - by wkillian@smjuhsd.org
 
On November 4, 1968, D Troop, the Air Cavalry troop of the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, encountered difficulty at 1835 hours when it landed its Aerorifles Platoon to check out a suspected enemy position one mile west of the Route 1 village of Bau Dieu in Hau Nghia Province, RVN. As the helicopters touched down, they came under heavy small arms fire which resulted in four cavalrymen killed. They included aero-riflemen PFC John M. Filippelli and SP4 Barney J. White, helicopter door gunner SP4 Gregory L. Phillips, and combat engineer SP4 Richard A. Setter. Another 12 were wounded. Two UH-1D helicopters were shot down and destroyed, and two others were damaged. Enemy losses in the fierce fight could not be determined. Filippelli was posthumously promoted to corporal. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division Operational Report-Lessons learned for the periods 1 November 1968 to 31 January 1969”]


Remembering An American Hero
Posted on 10/23/13 - by Curt Carter ccarter02@earthlink.net

Dear SP4 Barney Joe White, sirAs an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, SirCurt

We Remember
Posted on 9/23/11 - by Robert Sage rsage@austin.rr.com

Barney is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Decatur, Wise County,TX.


We wont forget
Posted on 5/16/05 - by wesley garrett

I am in high school, I have a History of Vietnam Class and i felt obligated to show appreciation for your service to our great nation.THANK YOU.

Thank You
Posted on 3/19/04 - by Cassi cassifever@hotmail.com

Hi, my name is Cassi Fever and I attend Gridley High School in Gridley Illinois. I am posting this remembrance in honor of not only you but your family. I would like to thank you for putting your life on the line to fight for our freedom and to make this country what it is today. I would also like to honor you family and send my condolences in the dealing of your death. Thank You and God BlessCassi Fever Gridley High School Posting Project

Thank You
Posted on 3/2/04 - by cassi cassifever@hotmail.com
Hi, my name is Cassi Fever and I attend Gridley High School in Gridley Illinois. I would like to thank you for what you have done for the American Country. Because of you and your efforts in war I am able to be the person I am today. I hope you know that even though you have died some time ago I still remember what you have done for this Country.
Thank You and God BlessCassi Fever

Dedication, for what you have done for myself and the world today.
Posted on 11/4/03 - by Randy Garrels pedro2105@yahoo.com

I am a student at Gridley High School, and I just wanted to write to you guys and thank you for all that you have done to save our country. If I could do it, I would like to thank you guys in person. Thanks for being so brave at what you have done for us.

In Remembrance
Posted on 5/17/03 - by Justin Wiegand

I am leaving remembrances for random veterans thanking them for the great contribution they have given our nation. Thank you for what you have left behind for our nation. You are not forgotten, and have left a legacy and example for everyone. You were a true hero, and I personally appreciate the great contribution you have given our nation.