Warrant Officer David Gordon Plasch, A Soldier's Story
Warrant Officer David Gordon Plasch, A Soldier's Story
Warrant Officer David Gordon Plasch was born on August 3, 1967, and grew up in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He attended Portsmouth High School, where he played soccer, and enlisted in the United States Army after graduation. His decision to serve was paired with a commitment to education, and through the Army, he earned his helicopter pilot training.
As an Army aviator, Warrant Officer Plasch deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm during the Gulf War. He served in a demanding aviation role that included recovery and support missions essential to sustaining ground and air operations.
On February 27, 1991, while flying a recovery mission, Warrant Officer Plasch’s helicopter was shot down. The incident occurred approximately two hours before the official ceasefire that brought major combat operations in the Gulf War to an end. He was killed in action during the mission.
Warrant Officer David Gordon Plasch is laid to rest at North Hampton Center Cemetery in North Hampton, New Hampshire. In recognition of his service and sacrifice, Portsmouth High School retired his soccer jersey number 2 in 1999, preserving his memory as both a soldier and a member of the local community he left behind.
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