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Steven
Ray
Armitstead
MIA (RVN) KIA
June 14, 1944

–

March 17, 1969

Steven Armitstead was missing in action after a mission on March 17, 1969. His remains have not been recovered.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine All Weather Attach Squadron 533 (VMA(AW)-533)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    Award Reported in Leatherneck Magazine

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Steven Ray Armitstead, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of Marine All Weather Attach Squadron FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE (VMA(AW)-533) in Southeast Asia.