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CWO3 Manuel (Manny) Vizinho
to remember
Marine Maj David Brandenberg.
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Contact Info
Date of Passing Jan 08, 1987
Location of Interment Sierra Hills Memorial Park - Sacramento, California
Wall/Plot Coordinates Row 40, Garden of Freedom
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
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Other Comments:
Maj. Brandenburg was a excellent CH-53 Pilot. He was killed in CH-53 training accident near the Salton Sea in Calif. January 8, 1987. I personally had several flight hours with the Major when we were both young with the CH-53A/D. You are never forgotten Sir.
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 (HMH-462) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion heavy transport helicopters. The squadron, known as the "Heavy Haulers", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
Active Years
April 15, 1944 - September 10, 1945
November 1, 1957 - present