GOULD ROGER K

CW4 Roger K. Gould was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 04/26/2026 at the age of 88.5
Fountain Hills, AZ
Flight Class 62-1W
Date of Birth 11/03/1937
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with B/228 ASHB 1 CAV in 66-67, 213 ASHC in 67, HHC/17 CAG in 69-70
Call signs in Vietnam BACK BUSTER, BLACK CAT 33, EAGLE
This information was provided by Mike McDonald

More detail on this person: Roger K. Gould of Fountain Hills, AZ, passed away peacefullyin his sleep at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Roger was born November 3, 1937, in South Haven, MI. He retired from the US Army on July 1, 1976. He served two tours in Vietnam, first as a CH47 Chinook pilot with B Company, 228th Aviation Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division and the 213th Assault Support Helicopter Co. (Blackcats) and then during his second tour as a Flight Standards Officer for the 7th Aviation Group (Combat). He participated in early airmobile concept testing while flying CH21 helicopters in Korea. Roger finished his career as the Pilot-in- Command for the Secretary of the Army. He is one of the founders of the VHPA and former President of the association. He is also a member of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, Life member of the Army Aviation Assoication of America, and a member of the Twirly Birds. Roger is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda Sue; son Mark of Mesa, AZ; son Kent (Roxy) of Apache Junction, AZ; stepson Lee Lacey of Daytona Beach, FL; stepdaughter Cindy Donatelli (Dennis) of Phoenix, AZ; and 8 grandchildren .

This information was last updated 07/21/2026

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Date posted on this site: 10/11/2026