On January 23, 2013 George Toriello sent me (Bob Meli) this information on Anthony J. Gadda. George Toriello said he gathered the information from two web sites “The Wall—USA” and
“The Virtual Wall".
Let us never forget the soldiers sacrifice.
Written by:
Bob Meli
January 23, 2013
Bio:
PFC Anthony Gadda, a helicopter mechanic, was killed in an accidental helicopter crash in Pleiku, Gia Lia Province, South Vietnam. Nine others perished in that crash. The helicopter was believed to be overloaded and couldn't clear a stand of trees upon takeoff. A Purple Heart Medal was not awarded as this was a
non-hostile event.
Born 8/28/46
KIA 11/6/66
US ARMY
254th. Medical Detachment
498th. Medical Company
43rd. Medical Group
Medals:
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Click here to view 498th Dustoff-Air Ambulance Patch
Click here to view Helicopter
Click here to view the Vietnam War Plaque in Hackensack Municipal Building
