Vietnam War
| Unit | 119th Aviation Company |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | White Post Virginia |
| Date of Death | August 24 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Sergeant Holtzman was a member of 119th Aviation Company, 52nd Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade. On August 24, 1967, he was a gunner on a Bell Iroquois Utility Helicopter (UH-1H) on a combat support mission from Polei Klen to Plei Krong, South Vietnam flying low-level along the Dak Bla River, South Vietnam when a downdraft caused the aircraft to crash into the water. He was declared Missing in Action. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.