River Dell High School Alumni
Oradell, New Jersey (NJ)
In Memory of
Anthony Battel
Passed away 1970
Anthony Battel attended River Dell High School in Oradell, NJ.
Class of 1965
Date of Passing Jan 28, 1970
Date of Passing Jan 28, 1970
Viet Nam helicopter
David Brooks '63 posted a photo:
Tony was a sophomore when I graduated RD in 1963. He lived on Woodland Avenue, Oradell, next to my best friend, Bill (Charlie) Madden. He joined the USArmy in June of 1968. He became a Warrant Officer (WO) and an assault helicopter pilot. He was killed on January 28, 1970 when his helicopter was brought down by enemy fire.
Saluting you, Tony. The picture is from my Golden Hours yearbook, 1963.
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