YANCEY LEON H

WO1 Leon "Buck" H Yancey was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 04/03/2024 at the age of 77.0
Tallahassee, FL
Flight Classes 68-511 and 68-17
Date of Birth 03/27/1947
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 281 AHC in 68-69
Call sign in Vietnam BANDIT
This information was provided by 281st DAT

More detail on this person: "Leon H. Yancey proudly and honorably served the country he loved in the United States Army, United States Army Reserve, and United States Army Aviation Command. During his time in service, our hero was awarded the following awards and medals: Air Medal w/2 V Device (Numeral 1-27) National Defense Service Medal//Army Service Ribbon// Army Commendation Medal(1 Oak Leaf Cluster)// Army Achievement Medal// Vietnam Service Medal (3 Bronze Stars)// Armed Forces Reserve Medal// Valorous Unit Award w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters// Presidential Unit Citation w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster// Good Conduct Medal//Overseas Service Ribbon//Meritorious Service Medal//Meritorious Unit Commendation//Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal//Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation//Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm//Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Humanitarian Medal//Senior Army Aviator Badge//Parachutist Badge. Please come and honor this hero and support his loving family."

This information was last updated 09/18/2025

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025