🏆 HONORABLE MENTION Capt. James A Wheeler

[Nick79]

Hi all, did a few adjustments on my new equinox 800 thanks to tips from members and had a good hunt. The 100 pesos coin had me going for a second, this is the same spot I found a 1900 barber dime a few weeks ago...
But I also found this bracelet that says Capt James A. Wheeler, USAF 4-18-65 SVN, which was saddening after looking up this pilot.
He died serving his country in South Vietnam 4-18-65. They didn't find his body until 2001. I would like to give it back to a family member, I just need to find them. He was from Arizona, I found this in California. Here is more of James Wheeler's story, please read:
https://www.pownetwork.org/bios/w/w382.htm

 

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[tomhighland]

Sad but great find. I remember my sister wearing a pow bracelet for a boyfriend who eventually made it home. He was lucky, his scars were all on the outside. He continued to serve his country until retirement.

 

[HCW]

Thank you for doing this and posting this.
It's easy to forget.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Great find, and good luck on the return.

 

[creskol]

Thank you for your efforts, Nick! I wish you great success in finding the family!

Nice batch of goodies, too!

 

[eman1000]

Nick

Nice Find, I did some research and posted on your other thread and posted contact info for a relative on Facebook. The relative recently posted about James who I believe was his uncle (best guess)
HH
Eman

 

[arrow86]

Interesting , is there a way to tell how old the bracelet is ?

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Thank you for sharing!

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Nick79]

Nick

Nice Find, I did some research and posted on your other thread and posted contact info for a relative on Facebook. The relative recently posted about James who I believe was his uncle (best guess)
HH
Eman

Thank you! I'll reach out to him

 

[dansalata]

nick...i return military items to families...my funnest was a pilot usa,who flew seaplanes in france in ww1..i found a box of letters to his sweetheart in fon dulac wisconsin...were also pics of his plane...i have a lady francheska cumero...she has helped me track down these families...her email is [email protected]!!!

 

[Inspector]

Congrats on the hunt & saves, hope all goes well with the return

 

[Nick79]

Update: made contact, mailing POW bracelet to grandson

 

[Nick79]

I mailed it out to the Grandson and son for the pilot. Just in time for Memorial Day!

 

[DigToChina]

I mailed it out to the Grandson and son for the pilot. Just in time for Memorial Day!View attachment 1715912

An honourable mention vote coming your way.

 

[cudamark]

 

[Inspector]

 

[BLK HOLE]

Well done!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Congratulations, and THANK YOU from a grateful Vietnam Veteran.

 

[Nick79]

Congratulations, and THANK YOU from a grateful Vietnam Veteran.

Thank you for your service!