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Richard K. Rutledge Collection (3494) Finding Aid

Collection Item Number: 34940000000
Collection
Richard K. Rutledge Collection
Association
Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
Title
Finding Aid
Finding Aid Author
Isabelle Smola
Finding Aid Date
2024-06-14
Linear Feet
0.5
Pages
1
Language(s)
English
Dates
Creation: 1969 - 1971
Scope and Contents
Approximately half of a linear foot of materials documenting Richard K. Rutledge's U.S. Army service as a helicopter pilot with the 335th Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam. The materials include military orders; artifacts; procedures; frequency publications; promotion recommendations; award citations; Vietnamese documents; pilots checklists; and a yearbook. The materials are dated 1969-1971.
14
Museum Objects
3494museum7036 - Military Payment Certificate - 10 Cents

3494museum7037 - Military Payment Certificate - 10 Cents

3494museum7038 - U.S. Army Aviation Center patch

3494museum7039 - U.S. Army Aviation Center patch

3494museum7040 - 335th Assault Helicopter Company (Cowboys) patch

3494museum7041 - 335th Assault Helicopter Company (Cowboys) patch

3494museum7042 - 1st Platoon, 335th Assault Helicopter Company (Ramrods) patch

3494museum7043 - Southeast Asia War Games Participant patch

3494museum7044 - Boonie hat

3494museum7045 - Cap

3494museum7046 - Viet Cong flag

3494museum7047 - Garrison cap

3494museum7048 - Gloves

3494museum7049 - Pilot Helmet Case
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  • Box 1: [Barcode: 1] [TTU - Southwest Collections Building, [VHPA Individual Collections D048.7 ]]
  • Box 1
  • Folder 1
  • Military Orders; Award Citations (1970-1971)
  • 165th Aviation Group RVN Frequency Publication (1971)
  • Promotion Recommendations (1971)
  • Vietnamese Documents (1971)
  • Folder 2
  • Pilot's Checklists; Procedures (1969)
  • Folder 3
  • 335th Aviation Company (AHC) Yearbook (1971)
Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=34940000000
Citation
Richard K. Rutledge Collection (3494) Finding Aid, Richard K. Rutledge Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=34940000000, Accessed 25 Jan 2026.
Pub Credit Line
34940000000, Richard K. Rutledge Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University
Added: 14 Jun 2024 [Updated: 25 Jun 2024]

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