Vietnam War
| Unit | 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Entered Service From | Columbus Indiana |
| Date of Death | June 11 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Private First Class Chomel was a member of the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. On June 11, 1967, he was a passenger in a Boeing Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter (CH-46A) inserting a seven man team about eleven miles northwest of Dong Ha, South Vietnam, when his aircraft was hit by enemy fire and crashed killing him. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.