Capt. Dennis D. Ferguson (1939-1966)

FERGUSON, RIDDLE

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 7/7/2025 at 17:20:45

From Ames Daily Tribune, Ames, Story County, Iowa, March 28, 1966

Capt Ferguson killed in action

Capt. Dennis D. Ferguson, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ferguson, Elm Hall, Iowa State University, was killed in action in Viet Nam, according to notification received by his parents Saturday.

Capt. Ferguson, a Marine helicopter pilot, was reported missing in action March 20 when his helicopter was forced down by bad weather into the ocean off Phue Bai, South Viet Nam.

He had participated in the March 10-2 evacuation of the Ashau Special Forces camp in South Viet Nam.

He was a 1957 graduate of the United Community High School, Boone, and of Iowa State University in February, 1962.

Capt. Ferguson enlisted in the Marine Corps in March, 1962.

He had been stationed in Viet Nam since August of last year.

Capt. Ferguson is survived by his wife, Ariene, Costa Mesa, Calif; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ferguson, Elm Hall; a brother, Gary, Nevada, and a sister, Mrs. Darwin Riddle, 519 Welch Ave.

Funeral services will be held late next week from the Welin Funeral Chapel, Boone, with burial in the Paton Cemetery.

From Ames Daily Tribune, Ames, Story County, Iowa, April 4, 1966

Rites set for Capt. Ferguson

Funeral services for Capt. Dennis Ferguson, 26, killed in action in Viet Nam, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the Welin Memorial Chapel, Boone, with the Rev. Paul Beckman, Evangelical United Brethren Church, Story City, officiating. Burial will be in the Paton Cemetery, Paton.

Capt. Ferguson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ferguson, Elm Hall, Iowa State University, was listed as missing in action March 20 when his helicopter was forced down into the ocean near Phue Bai.

A Marine helicopter pilot, he had been in Viet Nam since august and participated in the March 10-12 evacuation of the Ashau special camp forces camp.

Capt. Ferguson was a 1957 graduate of the United Community High School, Boone, and of Iowa State University in February, 1962.

Capt. Ferguson is survived by his wife, Ariene, Costa Mesa, Calif; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ferguson, Elm Hall; a brother, Gary, Nevada, and a sister, Mrs. Darwin Riddle, 519 Welch Ave.

The body will lie in state at the Welin Funeral Home until time of services.

A memorial fund has been established for educational purposes, and gifts may be left with the Welin Memorial Chapel or with Mrs. Darwin Riddle.