Vietnam War
| Unit | 4th Infantry Division |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Minneiska Minnesota |
| Date of Death | August 24 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Schell was a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry Division. On August 24, 1967, he was a passenger in a Bell Iroquois Utility Helicopter (UH-1H) flying from Polei Kleng to Plei Krong, South Vietnam on a combat support mission. The pilot was flying low and a severe downdraft caused the aircraft to crash into the Se San River about 15 miles southeast of Kontum. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.