LIVENGOOD JOHN J

MAJ John "Jack" J. Livengood was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/27/2018 at the age of 82.8
Sumter, SC
Flight Class 59-1
Date of Birth 02/24/1936
Served in the U.S. Air Force
Served in Vietnam with 40 ARRS DET 1 in 69
Call sign in Vietnam JOLLY GREEN
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More detail on this person: Colonel John Joseph "Jack" Livengood, (USAF Ret.), 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at National Healthcare Center. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Marie McCafferty Livengood and Alfred Livengood of Philadelphia. Upon graduating from high school, he attended Bullis Prep, served in the Naval Reserve, obtained an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. He graduated with a BS in Engineering and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the USAF. After attending pilot training, he flew C-124 Globemaster aircraft at Charleston, AFB, SC. He then attended helicopter training and served in rescue in Vietnam and Alaska. Upon leaving Alaska, he attended Communications Electronics training and became Commander of the 5th Combat Communications Group in Warner Robins, GA. His next assignment was to Shaw AFB as the Logistician for the 507th Tactical Air Control Wing. His final duties were performed as the 9th Air Force Director of Communications where he retired in 1989. His decorations include Distinguished Flying Cross, the Legion of Merit, Air Medal and numerous other medals. He was predeceased by two brothers, Donald Livengood and Alfred Livengood.

Burial information: Evergreen Memorial Park

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