Scope and Contents

Approximately a quarter of a linear foot of materials documenting the activities of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. The materials include a 1999 VHPA calendar, a 1995 VHPA reunion booklet, and newsletters. The materials are dated 1995-2011.

Biographical / Historical

Dennis M. Dewine was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1945. He volunteered in 1966 and served in the United States Army for 7 and a half years. From February 1968 to 1969 he was assigned A Company 123rd Aviation Battalion, from March to September 1971 179th Assault Support Helicopter Company, and from September 1971 to January 1972 159th Assault Support Helicopter Battalion. During the Vietnam War Dewine served as a helicopter pilot, instrument flight examiner, and instrument flight instructor. He was stationed in I Corps in Chu Lai in 1968 and Phu Bai from 1971 to 1972. In 1962 he held the rank of Warrant Officer 1/Chief Warrant Officer 2, and from 1971 to 1972 Captain.

During his service in Vietnam Dewine was involved in the Battle for Kham Duc, the Battle for Tam Ky in 1968, and Lam Son 719 in 1971. Throughout Dewine's service he received an Air Medal, Bronze Star, and a Distinguished Flying Cross. He was discharged in April 1974 as a Captain. He is a member of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. After his military service he became a stock investment representative and real estate broker.