PIETRZAK HENRY

WO1 Henry "Hank" Pietrzak was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/08/1976 at the age of 24.9
Newport, TN
Flight Class 71-5
Date of Birth 12/10/1951
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 134 AHC in 71
Call sign in Vietnam DEMON
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More detail on this person: On November 8th, 1976, five years after returning from Vietnam, Hank's life was tragically cut short just short of his 25th birthday. He is laid to rest in Fox Cemetery, Sevierville, TN. He is buried in a cemetary at the intersection of Fox Cemetery Rd. and Hwy 411 in Sevier County, TN, a few miles southwest of Newport (Cocke County), TN.

For what it's worth: my class was very struck by the fact that Mr. Pietrazk survived a tour in Vietnam and then died less than two months after getting married upon his return. What a tragedy.

From: Bradley W. (Brad) Bull

This information was last updated 10/03/2025

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Date posted on this site: 02/07/2026