INGHAM DONALD F

MAJ Donald F Ingham was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 12/16/2005 at the age of 72.2 from Liver failure
Lakewood, WA
Date of Birth 09/25/1933
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 114 AHC, 1 CAV
This information was provided by Jennifer M. Ingham (daughter), SSN search 090108

More detail on this person: I am Dr.Ingham's daughter. I just wanted to let you know I was surprised to find him on the web. He was an unusually decorated soldier having won the bonze star multiple times as well as the silver star multiple times and the distinguished service cross. There are multiple other medals but I am not exactly up on those things despite being an Army brat. He was in the Navy where he became a fighter pilot, then the Marines where he became a helicopter pilot finally joining the Army where he went to Vietnam and back before Americans were even officially in Vietnam. He was brought back from Vietnam in 67 to be Hubert Humphery's pilot. After the election was lost he was sent to run Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah while being the head of the ROTC program at the University of Utah and getting his Ph.D in Psychology. After practicing Psychology in the Army for a few years, he retired after 30 years in the military. He went into private practice in the State of Washington often working with Veterans. He retired after 20+ years as a compassionate psychotherapist. After all that to his name his greatest avcheivement was being an incredible father who would have literally given his life for me no matter what. It was often commented he was the smartest man people knew. He is missed beyond belief even after a few years. His absence leaves an unfillable void. But the life he led leaves a lot to be admired. Sorry for the long-winded story but I thought he was so much more than a footnote to history.

From: Donald F. Ingham's most loving and devoted daughter, Jennifer M. Ingham

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