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Richard Earl Pierson |
Color photo of Richard Pierson at time of service | Korean War, 1950-1953; Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Air Force; Air Force
1st Air Commando Group; 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron
California; Texas; Colorado; Illinois; Delaware; Florida; also: Vietnam; Thailand
Lieutenant Colonel
CA
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Flying with the 1st Air Commando Group, Richard E. Pierson engaged in combat in Vietnam long before most US troops arrived in-country. Flying missions out of Bien Hoa from May to October 1963, he was charged with providing air support for both the South Vietnamese and US armies fighting against the Viet Cong. Although officially deemed "combat support," there was no shortage of danger involved in these flights. Piersons memoirs are rich with details regarding the historical context and technical aspects of the combat missions he flew. In addition to his reminiscences, his collection also includes the original diaries he kept during his service, on which his memoirs are based, as well as photographs documenting his time in Vietnam.
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