Army Engineers - 835th Aviation Battalion

Robert Rightsell

We recently heard from Bob Rightsell who informed us of the unfortuante death of his father Robert D. Rightsell, of the 835th Aviation Battalion, on November 13, 1959, in Alamosa, Colorado.

Bob Rightsell is attempting to trace his ancestry. If you know anything which might help, you can reach Bob by e-mailing him [click here].

Men of 835th Aviation Battalion - You can call us

Posted on behalf of Robert E. Jones:

If you were with the 835th Aviation Battalion of the Army Corps of Engineers [and especially C Company], or if you have information about anyone who was, you may contact us through my daughter at 888-752-7752.

I hope to hear from you!

Some of the Men of the 835th Aviation Battalion

Posted on behalf of Robert E. Jones:

Although my memory is not what it once was [even last week], I can remember the names of at least some of the folks I am looking for. They are:

Staunton Brown (deceased)

Raleigh Burnett (deceased)

Frank Chamberlain

[First Name?] Deshner [first Lt., Company C of 835th Aviation Battalion]

Todd Hendershodt [First Lt., Supply Officer, attached to Headquarters Co.] (deceased)

[First Name?] Kingsley [Doctor assigned to 835th Aviation Battalion]

Keith Little [Adjutant to the 835th - Headquarters Co.]

Robert Rightsell (deceased)

Charles Spero

Cpt. Sunderland [Commander Headquarters]

Harry Taylor [First Lt., Company C of 835th Aviation Battalion]

[First Name?] Ward [First Sergeant, Company C of 835th Aviation Battalion]

If you're out there, please report in. If you know the whereabouts of any of these men, please let us know.
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Thank you.