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Armenio (450 words) |
 | Schoener's crew flew 3.5 hours on their shift which was described as "routine" even though several of their calls were for emergency evacuations. |
| Armenio and crew arrived to relieve Lt. Schoener's crew. |
| Armenio had taxied to the standby pad, shut the aircraft down and was preparing to transfer the corpsman and other medevac related gear from Lt. Schoener's helicopter to his when a call was received for another emergency evacuation. |
| The Virtual Wall® - Robert Armenio, 1LT, Marine Corps, Cambria Heights NY, 27Jul69 20W053 (510 words) |
| Robert Armenio, and the other Purple Foxes who served in Vietnam, are remembered by the women who waited at home, whether mothers, sisters, wives, daughters, or friends. |
| Unhesitatingly commencing his approach, he skillfully landed in the obstacle-studded zone and steadfastly remained in his vulnerable position until the casualties were embarked. |
| First Lieutenant Armenio's courage, superior aeronautical ability and unwavering devotion to duty inspired all who observed him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. |
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