TEDESCO WILLIAM J

LTC William "Ted" J. Tedesco was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/03/2012 at the age of 86.7
Trinity, FL
Flight Classes 52-K and 52-H
Date of Birth 02/17/1926
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 8 TC CO in 61-62, 53 AVN DET in 66
Call sign in Vietnam CHINOOK SIX
This information was provided by Don Joyce

More detail on this person: William J Tedesco Detachment, 86 OBITUARIES Tampa Bay Times (FL) - Wednesday, November 7, 2012 86, passed on Nov. 3, 2012. He was born in Newton, MA. He served his country in WWII as a B-24 heavy Bomber Flight Engineer; in Korea as Commanding Officer of the 151st TC Cargo Helicopter Field Maintenance Detachment; and twice in Viet Nam, as Commanding Officer of the 8th TC Helicopter Company and was promoted to Lt. Colonel and commanded the 53rd Aviation Detachment (GUNS A GO-GO). He served his country loyally and bravely for over two decades. Bill was a recipient of many honors and medals, one of which is the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was beloved husband of his wife, Barbara, his mate for sixty-three years, and the much loved father and friend of his three children: Debra Tedesco, David Tedesco and Diane Tedesco. And he shared his love with his six grandchildren and his three great-grandchildren. He will be loved and cherished in our hearts forever. Donations may be made in his honor to the Disabled Veterans of America.

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024