Alan Dennis Curtis was born on July 13, 1948 and joined the Armed Forces while in Woonsocket, RI. He served in the Air Force. In 1 year of service he attained the rank of A1C/E3. On December 6, 1969, at the age of 21, he perished in the service of our country in Phu Cat, Binh Dinh province, Republic of Vietnam. You can find him honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 15W, Row 31.
He was one of the kids under me who did not see his mum again. He died from a single shot in the night.
Curtis, I remember you and salute you. You were so young. You were kind. You tried. You did your best. One cannot ask for more.
Peace.
Tom Losh, SGT, 40250
600th Photo Squadron, Detachment 16, Phu Cat AB, RVN — FEB1969-FEB1970