Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Seven was a helicopter squadron of the United States Navy established on 1 September 1967 and disestablished on 30 June 1975.
HC-7 UH-2 lifts off from USS Sterett in the Gulf of Tonkin
UH-46 Sea Knights from HC-3 and HC-7 resupplying USS Intrepid, December 1968
HC-7 helicopters on USS Long Beach c.1969
HC-7 HH-3A landing on USS Truxtun off Vietnam c.1970
Clyde Everett Lassen
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Clyde Everett Lassen, a native of Fort Myers, Florida, was a Commander in the United States Navy and a Naval Aviator. He initially served over four years as an enlisted sailor, enlisting in September
Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Seven
…Vietnam (feet dry), many rescues occurred along the coast (feet wet) within range of heavy enemy artillery. One of its members, Lieutenant (junior grade) Clyde Everett Lassen received the Medal of Honor. In July 1971 HC-7 was awarded Presidential Unit Citation for the period 1 September 1967 to 30 April 1969 for Extraordinary…
Clyde Lassen
Lassen (at left) and three other men shortly after receiving their Medals of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson (center).
Naval Aviator Badge