ARBOGAST CLINTON D

WO1 Clinton "Clint" D. Arbogast was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/22/2024 at the age of 82.7
Gainesville, VA
Flight Class 69-47
Date of Birth 11/20/1941
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 101 ABN in 69-70, C/3/17 CAV in 70-72, 461 TRANS CO in 64-65
Call signs in Vietnam BLACK HAWK 19, STOGIE 19
This information was provided by Julie Householder

More detail on this person: It is with great sadness that the family of Clinton David Arbogast announce his passing on July 22, 2024. He is loved and missed by his wife of 49 years, Janet Arbogast, brother Clayton, daughter Julie, sons David, Eric and Brette, He is also missed by his precious grandchildren. Clint served 23 years in the Army, including 3.5 years in Vietnam as a test pilot and he wrote many helicopter safety manuals that are still in use today. He was the recipient of many awards including Purple Hearts and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. After retirement, he worked as a contractor at NASA doing safety and quality assurance on the shuttles, Hubble Telescope and space station and then he worked at NSA. After retiring from civilian life, he loved to do projects and renovations around the house and spend time with his family. A celebration of life will be held August 10 at 11 a.m. at Gainesville United Methodist Church in Gainesville, VA. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to the charity of your choice or to the Gainesville United Methodist Church.

This information was last updated 08/01/2024

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Date posted on this site: 08/31/2024


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