TREDWAY ROBERT N

COL Robert "Bob" N. Tredway was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 03/10/2009 at the age of 73.3 from Cancer
Washington, DC
Flight Class 59-12
Date of Birth 11/19/1935
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with ACT 11 ACR in 66-67, C/1/9 CAV in 69, HHC 1 BDE 1 CAV in 70
Call signs in Vietnam THUNDER HORSE 16, CAVALIER 6
This information was provided by Jim Kurtz

More detail on this person: It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Col. Robert Tredway, U.S. Army (Ret.). Bob died this morning, March 10, 2009, after a lengthy illness. In addition to numerous accomplishments, Bob was a Founding Member of the Combat Helicopter Pilots Association. He was one of the "early crew" who created the foundation for CHPA and served on CHPA's first Board of Directors. His contributions and hard work for CHPA were instrumental in the development and growth of the organization. Personally his sage advice and good counsel kept me pointed in the right direction on numerous occasions. Please keep Anne and his family in your prayers. I will notify you when funeral arraignments have been made.

Steve Reilly, Chairman of the Board, CHPA

TREDWAY ROBERT N. TREDWAY On Tuesday March 10, 2009 Robert N. Tredway of Washington DC. Beloved husband of Anne Martin. Devoted father of Catherine Goodrum (Bill), Valerie Salentine (John) and Deborah Fischer (Ken); and grandfather of six. Brother of Pamela Thornton and Pat Christian and the late Constance LaPlonte. Uncle of Tom Burger (Michelle), Robert Martin (Miranda), Jacqueline Harmon (John) and Lanaya Burnette (Meredith). Bob leaves a host of life long friends and dear relatives. Relatives and friends are invited to call at Joseph Gawler & Sons, Inc. 5130 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. Washington D.C. 20016 on Saturday March 14, 2009 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 4 p.m. Military Services will be held at The Old Post Chapel at FT Myer, Arlington National Cemetery on July 6, 2009 at 12:45 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Georgia Military College Foundation 201 East Greene ST Milledgeville, GA 31061, Wounded Warriors Project at www.woundedwarriors.org , Coalition For Pulmonary Fibrosis Suite F, #227 1659 Branham Lane San Jose, CA 95118, or The American Cancer Society.

Retired Army Colonel And Avid Copter Flier

Sunday, March 29, 2009; Page C08

Robert N. Tredway, 73, a retired Army colonel who served with the President's Emergency Mobilization Planning Board, died March 10 at Georgetown University Hospital of pulmonary fibrosis. He was a resident of the District.

Col. Tredway, who graduated in 1958 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, began his Army career as an artillery officer, but for most of his career, he was a helicopter pilot. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

He loved to fly, his wife said, and in later years, he relied on helicopters to land him on mountaintops and mountaintop glaciers around the world. He made his way down on skis, despite shifting crevasses and fickle weather. An award-winning photographer, he documented those adventures with his camera.

Col. Tredway was awarded the Silver Star in Vietnam in 1969. When his unit came in contact with a large enemy force, he exposed himself to hostile fire by maneuvering his helicopter so that troops could be resupplied with ammunition. He also received two awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross, four awards of the Bronze Star Medal and two awards of the Purple Heart.

He also served as a commander and staff officer in Korea.

Col. Tredway received a master's degree in systems development and management from the Florida Institute of Technology in 1974.

During his service with the President's Emergency Mobilization Planning Board, he was the Defense Department representative to the National Security Council interagency task force and was the staff officer responsible for large-scale military exercises.

After his retirement from the military in 1982, he became a principal for SRA International, a consulting and management firm. He served as a project manager for more than 16 years, supporting Joint Chiefs of Staff exercises. He retired a second time in 1999.

Robert Norton Tredway was born in the District. In retirement, he became a licensed Washington tour guide and enjoyed sharing the District's past with tour groups of all ages. He also enjoyed automobiles and completed the Richard Petty racing school. He was a member of Toastmasters International.

He was a founding member of the Combat Helicopter Pilots Association and, more recently, a co-founder with the West Point class of 1958 of the Wounded Warrior program to help soldiers who have been severely wounded. Group members act as surrogate fathers and provide one-on-one mentoring related to education, jobs and benefits.

His marriage to Estelle Tredway ended in divorce.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, D. Anne Martin of the District; three children from his first marriage, Catherine Goodrum of Warrenton, Valerie Salentine of Bristow and Deborah Fischer of Phoenix; two sisters; and eight grandchildren.

From: Joe Holley

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

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