In Memory of ........... Col. Curtis Abbot Eaton.
*** Also has a headstone at Riverside Cemetery, South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.
*** Colonel Eaton was a member of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Air Base, Thailand. On August 14, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a strike mission against the Thai Nguyen Petroleum/Oil/Lubricant storage site about 30 miles north of Hanoi, North Vietnam. After striking his target, his aircraft was hit by hostile fire, caught of fire and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
CURTIS ABBOT EATON - Air Force - COL - O6
Age: 53
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Jul 21, 1924
From: WAKEFIELD, RI
Marital Status: Married - Jeanne L. Eaton, 85, of South Kingstown, Born 1928 and passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Curtis A. Eaton Sr., missing in action, Vietnam War. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Howard M. and Anna (Morgan) Laity. Father of Andrea Phelps of Newport, Sally Poland of South Kingstown, Linda Brown of Pawcatuck, CT, Curtis Eaton Jr. of Narragansett and Howard Eaton of South Kingstown. Parents: Father, Reuben Bartlett Eaton (1891 - 1949)and Mother, Sarah Curtis Eaton (1892 - 1982). Siblings: Reuben Bartlett Eaton (1922 - 1995), Curtis Abbot Eaton (1924 - 1966)and Robert L. Eaton (1930 - 2003)*
***** (Picture) Photo was taken Aug. 4,1965.
Heidi Phelps
He is my grandfather
His tour began on Aug 14, 1966
Casualty was on Apr 3, 1978
In NORTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, FIXED WING - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was not recovered
Panel 10E - Line 4
Other Personnel in Incident: None
Capt. Curtis Eaton was the pilot of an F-105D hit by AAA. on 14, August 1966, while attacking a POL. storage area in RP-6A, North Vietnam. He was a member, of the 333, TFS., from Takhli, RTAB., Thailand.
On 14 August 1966, then Major Curtis A. Eaton departed Takhli Airbase as the #4 aircraft in a flight of four that was participating in a major afternoon strike pkg against the Thai Nguyen Petroleum /Oil/Lubricant (POL) storage sites located around the town approximately 30 miles due north of Hanoi.
Once in the target area, each flight leader checked in with the Airborne Battlefield Command and Control aircraft who provided each flight with current target information. The first flight was directed onto its target at roughly 1500 hours. 20 minutes later Major Eaton's flight was cleared in to attack its designated POL site.
As the flight pulled off target, Major Eaton climbed for altitude as he established radio contact with the flight leader reporting he had been hit by anti-aircraft artillery fire and was on fire.
Shortly thereafter he radioed again stating he was ejecting from his crippled aircraft.
Other flight members noted that the Thunderchief was last seen descending in a gradual right turn. In the chaos of aerial combat, none of the other pilots saw Curtis Eaton eject his aircraft nor did they spot a parachute in the air. Likewise, none of them observed the aircraft impact the ground.
A visual and electronic search was immediately coordinated by the ABCCC utilizing aircraft already in the area.
However, none of the pilots saw any sign of Major Eaton nor did they hear an emergency beeper emanating from the forest below.
Because the area of loss was under total enemy control, no formal search and rescue (SAR) operation was possible.
At the time the aerial search effort was terminated, Curtis Eaton was declared Missing in Action.
*************************************************
Find A Grave contributor wings214 has made a suggestion to you regarding your Find A Grave memorial for Curtis Eaton.
Col. Eaton was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Curtis Abbot Eaton (AFSN: FV-2073835), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia while serving with the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, on 14 August 1966. On that date, Major Eaton piloted an F-105 Thunderchief fighter-bomber through extremely heavy defenses and destroyed a strategic petroleum storage tank fabrication plant deep within North Vietnam. The determined aggressiveness and dauntless courage exhibited in the face of intense hostile fire were exceptionally conspicuous. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Eaton has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
General Orders: Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-777 (September 27, 1966)
Action Date: August 14, 1966
Service: Air Force
Rank: Major
Company: 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron
***************************************
Bracky sponsored the memorial you manage for Curtis Eaton..
Thank you Bracky for your sponsorship..
~Edna
.
*** Also has a headstone at Riverside Cemetery, South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.
*** Colonel Eaton was a member of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Air Base, Thailand. On August 14, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a strike mission against the Thai Nguyen Petroleum/Oil/Lubricant storage site about 30 miles north of Hanoi, North Vietnam. After striking his target, his aircraft was hit by hostile fire, caught of fire and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
CURTIS ABBOT EATON - Air Force - COL - O6
Age: 53
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Jul 21, 1924
From: WAKEFIELD, RI
Marital Status: Married - Jeanne L. Eaton, 85, of South Kingstown, Born 1928 and passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Curtis A. Eaton Sr., missing in action, Vietnam War. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Howard M. and Anna (Morgan) Laity. Father of Andrea Phelps of Newport, Sally Poland of South Kingstown, Linda Brown of Pawcatuck, CT, Curtis Eaton Jr. of Narragansett and Howard Eaton of South Kingstown. Parents: Father, Reuben Bartlett Eaton (1891 - 1949)and Mother, Sarah Curtis Eaton (1892 - 1982). Siblings: Reuben Bartlett Eaton (1922 - 1995), Curtis Abbot Eaton (1924 - 1966)and Robert L. Eaton (1930 - 2003)*
***** (Picture) Photo was taken Aug. 4,1965.
Heidi Phelps
He is my grandfather
His tour began on Aug 14, 1966
Casualty was on Apr 3, 1978
In NORTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, FIXED WING - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was not recovered
Panel 10E - Line 4
Other Personnel in Incident: None
Capt. Curtis Eaton was the pilot of an F-105D hit by AAA. on 14, August 1966, while attacking a POL. storage area in RP-6A, North Vietnam. He was a member, of the 333, TFS., from Takhli, RTAB., Thailand.
On 14 August 1966, then Major Curtis A. Eaton departed Takhli Airbase as the #4 aircraft in a flight of four that was participating in a major afternoon strike pkg against the Thai Nguyen Petroleum /Oil/Lubricant (POL) storage sites located around the town approximately 30 miles due north of Hanoi.
Once in the target area, each flight leader checked in with the Airborne Battlefield Command and Control aircraft who provided each flight with current target information. The first flight was directed onto its target at roughly 1500 hours. 20 minutes later Major Eaton's flight was cleared in to attack its designated POL site.
As the flight pulled off target, Major Eaton climbed for altitude as he established radio contact with the flight leader reporting he had been hit by anti-aircraft artillery fire and was on fire.
Shortly thereafter he radioed again stating he was ejecting from his crippled aircraft.
Other flight members noted that the Thunderchief was last seen descending in a gradual right turn. In the chaos of aerial combat, none of the other pilots saw Curtis Eaton eject his aircraft nor did they spot a parachute in the air. Likewise, none of them observed the aircraft impact the ground.
A visual and electronic search was immediately coordinated by the ABCCC utilizing aircraft already in the area.
However, none of the pilots saw any sign of Major Eaton nor did they hear an emergency beeper emanating from the forest below.
Because the area of loss was under total enemy control, no formal search and rescue (SAR) operation was possible.
At the time the aerial search effort was terminated, Curtis Eaton was declared Missing in Action.
*************************************************
Find A Grave contributor wings214 has made a suggestion to you regarding your Find A Grave memorial for Curtis Eaton.
Col. Eaton was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Curtis Abbot Eaton (AFSN: FV-2073835), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia while serving with the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, on 14 August 1966. On that date, Major Eaton piloted an F-105 Thunderchief fighter-bomber through extremely heavy defenses and destroyed a strategic petroleum storage tank fabrication plant deep within North Vietnam. The determined aggressiveness and dauntless courage exhibited in the face of intense hostile fire were exceptionally conspicuous. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Eaton has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
General Orders: Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-777 (September 27, 1966)
Action Date: August 14, 1966
Service: Air Force
Rank: Major
Company: 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron
***************************************
Bracky sponsored the memorial you manage for Curtis Eaton..
Thank you Bracky for your sponsorship..
~Edna
.
In Memory of ........... Col. Curtis Abbot Eaton.
*** Also has a headstone at Riverside Cemetery, South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.
*** Colonel Eaton was a member of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Air Base, Thailand. On August 14, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a strike mission against the Thai Nguyen Petroleum/Oil/Lubricant storage site about 30 miles north of Hanoi, North Vietnam. After striking his target, his aircraft was hit by hostile fire, caught of fire and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
CURTIS ABBOT EATON - Air Force - COL - O6
Age: 53
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Jul 21, 1924
From: WAKEFIELD, RI
Marital Status: Married - Jeanne L. Eaton, 85, of South Kingstown, Born 1928 and passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Curtis A. Eaton Sr., missing in action, Vietnam War. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Howard M. and Anna (Morgan) Laity. Father of Andrea Phelps of Newport, Sally Poland of South Kingstown, Linda Brown of Pawcatuck, CT, Curtis Eaton Jr. of Narragansett and Howard Eaton of South Kingstown. Parents: Father, Reuben Bartlett Eaton (1891 - 1949)and Mother, Sarah Curtis Eaton (1892 - 1982). Siblings: Reuben Bartlett Eaton (1922 - 1995), Curtis Abbot Eaton (1924 - 1966)and Robert L. Eaton (1930 - 2003)*
***** (Picture) Photo was taken Aug. 4,1965.
Heidi Phelps
He is my grandfather
His tour began on Aug 14, 1966
Casualty was on Apr 3, 1978
In NORTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, FIXED WING - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was not recovered
Panel 10E - Line 4
Other Personnel in Incident: None
Capt. Curtis Eaton was the pilot of an F-105D hit by AAA. on 14, August 1966, while attacking a POL. storage area in RP-6A, North Vietnam. He was a member, of the 333, TFS., from Takhli, RTAB., Thailand.
On 14 August 1966, then Major Curtis A. Eaton departed Takhli Airbase as the #4 aircraft in a flight of four that was participating in a major afternoon strike pkg against the Thai Nguyen Petroleum /Oil/Lubricant (POL) storage sites located around the town approximately 30 miles due north of Hanoi.
Once in the target area, each flight leader checked in with the Airborne Battlefield Command and Control aircraft who provided each flight with current target information. The first flight was directed onto its target at roughly 1500 hours. 20 minutes later Major Eaton's flight was cleared in to attack its designated POL site.
As the flight pulled off target, Major Eaton climbed for altitude as he established radio contact with the flight leader reporting he had been hit by anti-aircraft artillery fire and was on fire.
Shortly thereafter he radioed again stating he was ejecting from his crippled aircraft.
Other flight members noted that the Thunderchief was last seen descending in a gradual right turn. In the chaos of aerial combat, none of the other pilots saw Curtis Eaton eject his aircraft nor did they spot a parachute in the air. Likewise, none of them observed the aircraft impact the ground.
A visual and electronic search was immediately coordinated by the ABCCC utilizing aircraft already in the area.
However, none of the pilots saw any sign of Major Eaton nor did they hear an emergency beeper emanating from the forest below.
Because the area of loss was under total enemy control, no formal search and rescue (SAR) operation was possible.
At the time the aerial search effort was terminated, Curtis Eaton was declared Missing in Action.
*************************************************
Find A Grave contributor wings214 has made a suggestion to you regarding your Find A Grave memorial for Curtis Eaton.
Col. Eaton was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Curtis Abbot Eaton (AFSN: FV-2073835), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia while serving with the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, on 14 August 1966. On that date, Major Eaton piloted an F-105 Thunderchief fighter-bomber through extremely heavy defenses and destroyed a strategic petroleum storage tank fabrication plant deep within North Vietnam. The determined aggressiveness and dauntless courage exhibited in the face of intense hostile fire were exceptionally conspicuous. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Eaton has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
General Orders: Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-777 (September 27, 1966)
Action Date: August 14, 1966
Service: Air Force
Rank: Major
Company: 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron
***************************************
Bracky sponsored the memorial you manage for Curtis Eaton..
Thank you Bracky for your sponsorship..
~Edna
.
*** Also has a headstone at Riverside Cemetery, South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.
*** Colonel Eaton was a member of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Air Base, Thailand. On August 14, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a strike mission against the Thai Nguyen Petroleum/Oil/Lubricant storage site about 30 miles north of Hanoi, North Vietnam. After striking his target, his aircraft was hit by hostile fire, caught of fire and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
CURTIS ABBOT EATON - Air Force - COL - O6
Age: 53
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Jul 21, 1924
From: WAKEFIELD, RI
Marital Status: Married - Jeanne L. Eaton, 85, of South Kingstown, Born 1928 and passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Curtis A. Eaton Sr., missing in action, Vietnam War. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Howard M. and Anna (Morgan) Laity. Father of Andrea Phelps of Newport, Sally Poland of South Kingstown, Linda Brown of Pawcatuck, CT, Curtis Eaton Jr. of Narragansett and Howard Eaton of South Kingstown. Parents: Father, Reuben Bartlett Eaton (1891 - 1949)and Mother, Sarah Curtis Eaton (1892 - 1982). Siblings: Reuben Bartlett Eaton (1922 - 1995), Curtis Abbot Eaton (1924 - 1966)and Robert L. Eaton (1930 - 2003)*
***** (Picture) Photo was taken Aug. 4,1965.
Heidi Phelps
He is my grandfather
His tour began on Aug 14, 1966
Casualty was on Apr 3, 1978
In NORTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, FIXED WING - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was not recovered
Panel 10E - Line 4
Other Personnel in Incident: None
Capt. Curtis Eaton was the pilot of an F-105D hit by AAA. on 14, August 1966, while attacking a POL. storage area in RP-6A, North Vietnam. He was a member, of the 333, TFS., from Takhli, RTAB., Thailand.
On 14 August 1966, then Major Curtis A. Eaton departed Takhli Airbase as the #4 aircraft in a flight of four that was participating in a major afternoon strike pkg against the Thai Nguyen Petroleum /Oil/Lubricant (POL) storage sites located around the town approximately 30 miles due north of Hanoi.
Once in the target area, each flight leader checked in with the Airborne Battlefield Command and Control aircraft who provided each flight with current target information. The first flight was directed onto its target at roughly 1500 hours. 20 minutes later Major Eaton's flight was cleared in to attack its designated POL site.
As the flight pulled off target, Major Eaton climbed for altitude as he established radio contact with the flight leader reporting he had been hit by anti-aircraft artillery fire and was on fire.
Shortly thereafter he radioed again stating he was ejecting from his crippled aircraft.
Other flight members noted that the Thunderchief was last seen descending in a gradual right turn. In the chaos of aerial combat, none of the other pilots saw Curtis Eaton eject his aircraft nor did they spot a parachute in the air. Likewise, none of them observed the aircraft impact the ground.
A visual and electronic search was immediately coordinated by the ABCCC utilizing aircraft already in the area.
However, none of the pilots saw any sign of Major Eaton nor did they hear an emergency beeper emanating from the forest below.
Because the area of loss was under total enemy control, no formal search and rescue (SAR) operation was possible.
At the time the aerial search effort was terminated, Curtis Eaton was declared Missing in Action.
*************************************************
Find A Grave contributor wings214 has made a suggestion to you regarding your Find A Grave memorial for Curtis Eaton.
Col. Eaton was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Curtis Abbot Eaton (AFSN: FV-2073835), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia while serving with the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, on 14 August 1966. On that date, Major Eaton piloted an F-105 Thunderchief fighter-bomber through extremely heavy defenses and destroyed a strategic petroleum storage tank fabrication plant deep within North Vietnam. The determined aggressiveness and dauntless courage exhibited in the face of intense hostile fire were exceptionally conspicuous. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Eaton has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
General Orders: Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-777 (September 27, 1966)
Action Date: August 14, 1966
Service: Air Force
Rank: Major
Company: 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron
***************************************
Bracky sponsored the memorial you manage for Curtis Eaton..
Thank you Bracky for your sponsorship..
~Edna
.
