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I am researching for futher informaton on Sgt Natarte. He is listed as a member of H&S Company/ 3rd Service Bn/ 3rd Marine Division ( later the name was changed to FLSG-A/ FLC) as a KIA on 2-15-1966.listed as non hostitle. helicopter crash on land, body recovered.
I am trying to find out more on this crash, but his name is not listed on this site.
ROBERT ORTOGERO NATARTE
SGT - E5 - Marine Corps - Reserve
Length of service 12 years
Casualty was on Feb 15, 1966
In QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - NONCREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was recovered
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My only thought is maybe he was on a helicopter of another Service, not a Marine one. Any help appreciated. Semper Fi
Posted : 2007-05-25 00:55
Robert O. Natarte
Hi there.
I googled the name Robert O. Natarte. What is the purpose of your interest in him? He was my father.
Posted : 2010-03-02 23:01
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Robert Natarte
I was in the same unit with him, but not at the same time. Iam researching all those who were lost from our unit, and if any others may have been lost with Robert on that chopper. www.mikefishbaugh.homestead.com
Posted : 2010-03-03 08:13
Re: Sgt Robert O Natarte
I also am interested in any details surrounding his death. Records show he was with H&S Co, 3rd Svc Bn, FLSG-Alpha as a 7141 Air Deliveryman.
Cause is listed as Accidental, Helo-related (non-crew), but there is no mention of the incident in the logs.
Posted : 2011-03-25 17:36
Re: Sgt Robert O Natarte
There were no recorded accidents to USMC helicopters on that date.
There is a mention of an un-named pax KIA in an incident involving an Army UH-1D, serial 64-13542 on that date. The crew of the helicopter are recorded as
AC 04 Bobay, CJ
P WI Edwards, LJ
CE E4 Wilkie, GT
G E3 Agner, KE
One pax is named as E5 LF Cox, but the pax KIA isn't named.
The accident case number is 0D837, perhaps the Army Aviation Safety Center could help out on more details.
Hope that helps a little.
Posted : 2011-03-25 19:04
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Re: Sgt Robert O Natarte
Been several yrs since I made the post. There were 10 Service Members KIA that date but only one other, listed as air loss, non crew. Dont have a providence or grid location. not much to go one at this time. May be a case of the copter going down and only 2 were lost, with some survivors??? I may try to research futher as time permits, getting death records and his record book from St Louis, under the Freedom of Information Act.
LADD ROBERT CONDY
SP4 - E4 - Army - Selective Service
1st Cav Division (AMBL)
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Aug 16, 1965
Casualty was on Feb 15, 1966
In , SOUTH VIETNAM
Non-Hostile, died of illness/injury, HELICOPTER - NONCREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was recovered
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Posted : 2011-03-25 20:45
SP4 Ladd Robert CONDY
RE: SP4 Ladd Robert Condy, C Btry, 2nd Bn, 20th Arty, 1st CAV DIV (AM), Vietnam
Longmont, CO
From his DD 1300 - REPORT OF CASUALTY
Casualty Status - non-battle
Died on 15 February 1966 in Vietnam as result of wound to hip. He was dismounting from UH-1D helicopter when one rocket from the helicopter fired and hit him.
Commenced tour in Vietnam 16 August 1965
Posted : 2011-03-26 07:50
SGT Robert O. Natarte, USMC
REPORT OF CASUALTY - DD 1300 [dated 17 feb 66]
Robert Ortogero NATARTE, SGT, USMCR, 51300853/7141 [AIR DELIVERY MAN]
H&SCo/3rd ServiceBn/3rdMARDIV (REIN)/FMF
Died 15 Feb 66 vicinity of Danang Republic of Vietnam result accidental drowning when he landed in water while making a regular training parachute jump from a helicopter. [reference his AIR DELIVERY MOS above]
Born: Hilo, HI 21 Nov 36
Home of Record at time of Casualty: Honolulu, HI, Married
EAD [Extended Active Duty]
Posted : 2011-03-27 10:15
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Re: Sgt Robert O Natarte
Al Thanks for the research. Semper Fi
Posted : 2011-03-27 12:15
RE: Cpl Jimmy Norsworthy
July 21 marked 44 years since Cpl Norsworthy was KIA, along with Lt Lurie, Lt Cloer, and Sgt W Foster . Hostile fire, 1968. Was flying escort and on scene with Cpl Cornett ? to check on survivors. Huey totally engulfed in flames, no chance for the crew. will remember crew, esp Jimmy, every year on that date. RIP, Semper Fi.
D Weathers HML 167
Posted : 2012-07-23 07:50
Re: Sgt Robert O Natarte
Here's his Casualty Report - it explains what happened, and why it's not on the helo incident list.
Posted : 2012-10-15 10:58
