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Feuz, Paul (M.), MSgt.
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Contact Info
Home Town Portland
Last Address Spokane, WA
Date of Passing Feb 24, 2015
Location of Interment Spokane Memorial Gardens - Spokane, Washington
Staff Sergeant Paul M. Feuz distinguished himself by extraordinary achievment while participating in aerial flight as an AC-119G Illuminator Operator near Song Mao, Republic of Vietnam, on 19 June 1970. On that night, Sergeant Feuz's aircraft was scrambled from ground alert to aid a United States Ranger unit which was completely surrounded by a hostile force. Through excellent coordination with the ground to provide the critically needed illumination, Sergeant Feuz enabled his aircraft to fire to within 30 meters of the friendly positions. Having broken the attack and inflicted heavy personnel and supply losses on the hostile force, Sergeant Feuz's aircraft remained overhead as long as possible to prevent the hostile force from renewing their attack. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Feuz reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Scott Rogers Jr Paul Feuz Passed away on February 24th, 2015 due to Cancer. It was first discovered in November of 2014. Paul was directly involved with "Operation RanchHand," in Vietnam. This involved the spraying of Agent Orange. I am not a betting person, but if I were, I'd lay my chips on Orange. If you haven't had any checkups for this, there is still time. RIP Paul, safe landing on your next destination. Scotty.
Jerry Thorpe Thanks for the info Scott, Paul was a good guy.
Dave, my heart is sadden that one of our own has passed to the other side but he will always and forever be in my heart, he was a great person and a fantastic friend he will be missed by all Shadow family members. Paul will shine the eternal light upon us forever.
Paul was the IO on my first crew assignment with Charlie Meier as Pilot.
I know if you remember him, you understand our loss. Feb. 24, 2014
dv
Subject: Crew member down Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 15:35:58 -0700
Gentlemen,
Dona, Paul's wife; alerted Dave Voisey that Paul, our IO, turned the searchlight off for the final time this morning at about 1000 hours, CT.
Paul's cancer proceeded from a couple of growths in his mouth to his throat, and, in his last message to me, ultimately into his lungs.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Charlie
Other Comments:
Article taken from The Oregon Journal, Tuesday June 1, 1971
Portlander Wins Distinguished Flying Cross "Air Force SSgt. Paul M. Feuz, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. John Weigant, 705 NE Holland St., has received the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary aerial achievement in Vietnam. He was an illuminator aboard an aircraft which went to the assistance of a U.S. Ranger unit surrounded by an enemy force near Song Mao. The sergeant provided critically needed illumination which enabled fire to be directed from the aircraft within 100 feet of the friendly positions."
Personal Letter Dated, June 10, 1971, From Mark O. Hatfield
United States Senator
Dear Sergeant Feuz:
Word has just reached me that you were recently awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary action during your stay in Vietnam and I want to send my congratulations to you. Your act of heroism in the particular instance cited in connection with your honor was indeed a brave one and I am sure you are extremely proud to be singled out to receive one of our country's highest honors.
I hope you and your family are enjoying your stay at Lockbourne Air Force Base.
Best wishes now and for the future.
Sincerely,
Mark O. Hatfield
United States Senator
1970-1971, 43151A, 17th Special Operations Squadron
