Donald Bonney Toth

Donald Bonney Toth was born on May 23, 1921. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Northampton County included within the archival record. We have Pen Argyl listed as the city. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Served during the Vietnam War. Toth had the rank of Captain. His military occupation or specialty was Aircraft Maintenance Officer. Service number assignment was 1081104. Attached to 45th Transport Battalion, 93rd Transportation Company. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Captain Toth experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on January 11, 1963. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, air crash on land. Incident location: Ch-21 Down on Island S of Ben Tre, South Vietnam, Kien Hoa province. On January 11, 1963 he was a passenger on the US Army helicopter CH-21C #56-04220 from the 57th Transportation Company. They crashed during the early evening hours on a small island just south of Ben Tre when their aircraft lost the lateral control mechanism. Medical reports from the scene indicate all seven members aboard the aircraft died instantly. There were three crew and four passengers.Donald Bonney Toth is buried or memorialized at Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. 

Donald is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 01e, Line 17. COMMENDATIONS

★ Air Medal

★ Purple Heart

★ National Defense Service Medal

★ Vietnam Campaign Medal

★ Vietnam Service Medal

★ Army Presidential Unit Citation

★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross

★ Army Good Conduct Medal