PERRIGUEY CHARLES D

CPT Charles "Chuck" D. Perriguey was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/16/2011 at the age of 66.4
Whittier, CA
Flight Class (USMC)
Date of Birth 02/15/1945
Served in the U.S. Marine Corps
Served in Vietnam with HML-367 in 69, HML-367 in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam SCARFACE 31
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More detail on this person: Charles D. Perriguey Charles D. Perriguey Jr., 66, of Nipomo, was born in Glendale, Calif., and passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. He attended San Gabriel High School and East L.A. College. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965, and was selected for OCSl, where upon completion, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He completed flight training and became a Marine helicopter pilot. Chuck served in Vietnam as a Gun Ship pilot and Forward Air Controller. He received the Silver Star, Purple Heart and 27 Air Medals for his actions. After active duty, he remained in the Reserves and obtained the rank of Lt. Colonel. Chuck joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 1972. He served for over 30 years, 25 of which were as a pilot in the Air Support Division, and retired as a Senior Command Pilot. He received the LAPD Medal of Valor in 1998 for his actions during the North Hollywood Bank shoot out. Chuck was an expert in military and civilian aviation, training and aircraft specification design. He held the position of President for the Airborne Law Enforcement Association for an unprecedented six terms. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and traveling with his family. He belonged to numerous professional organizations, clubs and veteran's organizations. Chuck was married to and is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Betty Glenn; daughters Glenda Yost and Ginny Perriguey; four grandchildren; mother, Marjorie Perriguey; and sister, Jean Gordon. A memorial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church, 275 N. Halcyon Road in Arroyo Grande. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Chuck's name be made to the LAPD Memorial Foundation or the First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande. Marshall-Spoo 489-5552 Grover Beach

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

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