SEXTON HARRY E

COL Harry E. Sexton was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/15/2023 at the age of 90.2
Laguna Beach, CA
Flight Class 36-52
Date of Birth 12/20/1932
Served in the U.S. Marine Corps
Served in Vietnam with HML-367 in 70
Call sign in Vietnam SCARFACE 6
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Col. Harry Edman Sexton of Laguna Beach, CA, Col. USMC (Ret.) returned to God on February 15, 2023. Born in Anaheim, CA on December 20, 1932, he married Ann Goodrich in 1958 and served in the United States Marine Corps for 26 years. As an aviator, he flew over 400 combat missions in two tours during the Vietnam campaign. First, commanding the only Marine F-8 Crusader Fighter Squadron to deploy from a Navy Carrier, (USS Oriskany). Second, commanding a squadron of Cobra Helicopters (HMLA-367 "Scarface"). Col. Sexton was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism during Operation Tailwind as he and his fellow "Scarface" Cobra Gunships engaged the enemy to provide cover for the exfiltration of a nearly overwhelmed force of US Army Special Operators out of Laos. His combat medals likewise include: 2 Legion of Merits w/Combat "V", Distinguished Flying Cross, and 44 Air Medals/Strike Flight Awards. He was inducted into the Golden Eagles for his distinguished career as an aviator. Harry is survived by his wife, Ann, son, Harry Jr.; daughter, Stacie; grandchildren: Kyle, Paige, Tori, Jordan, Dylan; and great grandson Elijah. Generosity, humility, integrity and character were exemplified by Harry Sexton. He lived for others, giving freely of his time, skill, and love to all who were fortunate enough to have known him. An avid Harley Davidson enthusiast, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Harry's life will be celebrated at 10:30am on March 10, 2023 at Evans Brown Mortuary in Lake Elsinore, CA. He will then be laid to rest next to his parents at Elsinore Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wounded Warriors are suggested. We love you Dad Semper Fidelis

Burial information: Elsinore Valley Cemetery

This information was last updated 06/07/2023

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025