Vietnam War
| Unit | 281st Aviation Company |
|---|---|
| Rank | Chief Warrant Officer Second Class U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Santa Paula California |
| Date of Death | November 4 1969 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Chief Warrant Officer, Second Class Cavender was a member of 281st Aviation Company, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade. On November 4, 1969, he was the pilot of a Bell Iroquois Utility Helicopter (UH-1H) on a combat support mission in South Vietnam. On returning to Nha Trang from Duc Lap contact was lost when the aircraft was near Duc My Pass. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.