Michael was a decorated Vietnam veteran. Michael was a member of the Rattlers and Firebirds in 1969 in Vietnam. Mike was a gunner on a helicopter when it crashed and all were killed except Mike. He was badly injured and almost died. He recovered from his wounds and returned home only to die as a result of Agent Orange so we were told.
I was told by a friend of his that Mike's belongings were shipped to his mother which included his duffle bag before she was notified that he had been wounded. She almost had a heart attack when she received them as she thought he had been killed. Shortly she received a call telling her that her son was badly injured and at Letterman's hospital in San Francisco, California.
Michael David Deahl was a 1967 graduate of Burbank High School, Burbank, California.
He was born on January 11, 1949 and passed away on August 28, 1993. In our yearbook next to Michael's senior picture it says he was active in the following while at BHS: Coll. Prep, and that he plans to join the army. No other details at this time.
14th Avn Bn: SP4 Michael D. Deahl (11th Awd), Southern Cross
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