BANKSTON DANNY R

CW2 Danny "Dan" R Bankston was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/29/2025 at the age of 75.2
Bonita Springs, FL
Flight Class 69-49
Date of Birth 07/27/1950
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/7/1 CAV in 70-71
This information was provided by Obit by James Bankston

More detail on this person: Danny Bankston, age 75, passed away in Naples, FL on Monday, 29 September 2025. He was born on 27 July 1950 in St. Paul, MN. in his older brother's footsteps, he also joined the Army to be a Warrant Officer helicopter pilot and left for Vietnam one month after his brother returned from his Vietnam tour. After leaving Active duty, both brothers flew together in the Minnesota Army National Guard. Dan worked in the construction industry until his retirement and was always ready to help others with their home construction projects. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed his time in the woods as well as working in the yard and caring for his flower beds. Dan is survived by his daughter April, granddaughter Autum and great grandson Asher. Preceding him in death is his wife Rosemarie and wife Kitty.

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Date posted on this site: 04/18/2026