ND Veterans Affairs News: State

Dennis Lee Meduna

Biography:

On June 1, 1971, aircraft #68-16313 from the 128th Assault Helicopter Company was on an operation in Hau Nghia Province (III Corps) when it exploded in mid-air. Suspicion fell on the possibility it was hit by an artillery round. Officially it was recorded as a non-hostile action. Four crew members and three MACV passengers were killed.

Pius Leo Miller

Biography:

Pius Leo Miller enlisted in the United States Army on January 21, 1970, and began his tour on June 18, 1970, with the rank of Specialist Fourth Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry, and he was attached to the Americal Division, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry, D Troop.

A.G. Skip Thomas

Biography:

Passed away August 2, 2014. He was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of Ducks Unlimited, DAV, VFW, VVA and American Legion. Skip organized and started the Vietnam Veterans Chapter in VT and was an officer. Skip liked to Hunt (mostly ducks and geese) and fish, he also enjoyed photography. Skip was appointed as the CVSO of Kidder County on January 15, 2003 after his predecessor, Philip Kurtz, resigned due to health reasons.

Gary Fredrick Myers

Biography:

Born in Ansbach, Stadtkreis Ansbach, Bavaria (Bayern), Germany. Buried at the ND Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND Section C Site 313

Gary Maddock

Biography:

Appointed to ACOVA by Governor Burgum July 2018. Nominated by the AMVETS

Served on ACOVA: 2018-present

ACOVA Committees Served on:

  • Post War Trust Fund 2018-2019, 2019-2020 (Chair)
  • Legislative and Strategic Planning 2021-2023 (Chair)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs 2023-present

Member of Veteran Organizations:

Rod Olin

Biography:

DAV Past Commander 2014-2015