ZITNIK ROBERT J

COL Robert "Bob" J. Zitnik was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/06/2007 at the age of 85.7
Parker, CO
Date of Birth 05/21/1921
Served in the U.S. Marine Corps
Served in Vietnam with VMO-6 in 65-66, MAG-36 in 66
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More detail on this person: Colonel Bob Zitnik died in Parker, CO, on Feb 6, 2007. He was 85. Colonel Zitnik was Commanding Officer of VMO-6. He brought it to Ky Ha in 1965 and commanded it until the spring of 1966. He served as MAG-36 S-3 until late that summer. Colonel Zitnik served in the Corps for 33 years before retiring in 1974. He was born in Berwyn, Illinois, and was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Catherine. He is survived by his sister Marian Pezzullo, his son Robert Jr., and three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Submitted by Ed Alexander.

From: Spring 2007 Pop A Smoke

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024