More detail on this person: Thomas W. Hall,
LTC, USAR Ret. was rafted into Army before
Korean War; attended OCS; Corps of Engineers
during Korean War; Army Language School then
based in Caracas, Venzeuela as a pilot and
Spanish interpreter. This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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03/10/2024
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During Vietnam War, flew Huey assault
helicopters,ending tour of duty as Company Exec of
the 71st Assault Helicopter Company (RATTLERS).
Survived a helicopter crash in the South China
Sea. Ended Army career as US advisor to the
Puerto Rican National Guard. After retirement,
remained in Puerto Rico and worked for a private
aviation company during which time he was
personal campaign pilot of former Puerto Rican
governor Hernandez Colon. Returned to US,
attended law school and earned JD. Law practices
in Decatur, Georgia and St. Marys Georgia. Served
term as St. Marys City Judge.
Survivors: Wife, Gretchen, daughters, Jean Hall,
Brenda Fritz and Carol Charping, stepsons Andrew
and Adam Arrowood and their wives Galina and
Heather, 5 grandchildren and 4
step-grandchildren.
Military honors and awards include Purple Heart,
Bronze Star, Air Service Medal with V Device, and
8 Oak Leaf Clusters.
From: Gretchen Hall