TAGGART THOMAS J

WO1 Thomas J. Taggart was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/13/2012 at the age of 64.8
Jackson, NJ
Flight Class 69-11
Date of Birth 05/10/1947
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 281 AHC in 69-70, CAC in 72-73
Call sign in Vietnam RAT PACK 14
This information was provided by donation from Linda E Henry

More detail on this person: Thomas J. Taggart, III, 64, of Keyport, passed away, Monday, February 13, 2012, at Lyons Hospice, East Orange, NJ. Born in Kearny, he resided in Cliffwood before moving to Keyport. He graduated Park College, Parksville, Missouri with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. He was a helicopter pilot for Roger Penski Racing. He was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He served his country in the Army during Vietnam, as a Chief Warrant Officer W-2. He flew many missions over hostile territory. Thomas received the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star.

Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Thomas J. and Claire M. Walsh Taggart. He is survived by his siblings, Michael J. Taggart of VA; Claire Catherine Smith of FL; and David P. Taggart of Jackson.

Visitation is Monday, February 20, 2012, 2-4 & 6-8PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. Interment will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 11:30AM @ Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024


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