Donald Springsteadah - Technical Sergeant

Hometown:
Millville
D.O.B.:
October 23, 1932
County:
NJ
Rank:
Technical Sergeant
Branch:
Air Force
Date of Casualty:

March 11, 1968

Casualty Status:
Missing In Action
Country of Incident:
Laos

Donald K. Springsteadah was born on October 23, 1932. His home of record is Millville, NJ.

Donald entered the US Air Force, where he attained the rank of Technical Sergeant (TSGT).

Springsteadah was listed as missing in action on March 11, 1968, when enemy forces overran his team.

Synopsis (from the POW Network) as to the circumstances behind being listed as MIA:
Springsteadah had volunteered for a sensitive assignment called Project Heavy Green. He was on a team running Lima 85, a radar base in Laos. On or about March 11, 1968, Lima 85 was overrun by enemy forces. All those who did not escape were presumed killed.

Springsteadah is listed as missing in action.

Sources: POW Network and NJVVMF.
12/17/2024

Photo Added 4/17/2018 Source: VVMF

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