Charles “Mick” Wheeler
Mick is an Army veteran of Vietnam. Originally from Foxboro, Mass, he enlisted there in Sept, 1967. His 4th day in country 1968 with the 1st Calvary Division, he was sent to Khe Sanh where he spent 3 months in a bunker interrogating prisoners and getting shelled. He extended his tour twice for 6 months each. He served as a Huey helicopter door gunner and later as a crew chief on a light observation helicopter. His awards include the Bronze Star and Air Medal. Mick is a member of DAV. Mick was a truck driver for 32 years before retiring. He and Jill reside in Edmonds and have 6 children, 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Mark Williams
Mark is a Life Member and Marine transferring from Mercer Island Post 5760. Mark is a Seattle native. He’s a retired USMC Major, having served 1966-86. He had two tours in Vietnam flying both fixed-wing and a Cobra gunship. Decorations include Navy Commendation with Combat V and 16 Air Medals. He has degrees from UW and USC. He is active in the A-4 Skyhawk Association. He and wife Jacqueline reside in Edmonds.