PIPA JOHN L

MAJ John "Jack" L. Pipa was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 12/05/2020 at the age of 87.1 from Pancreatic cancer
Magnolia Springs, AL
Flight Class 18-54
Date of Birth 11/11/1933
Served in the U.S. Marine Corps
Served in Vietnam with VMO-3 in 66-67, HMM-364 in 69-70, VMO-2 in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam HOSTAGE GOLD
This information was provided by Walt Wise

More detail on this person: LtCol John "Jack" Pipa passed away 12/5/2020 after a long and valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer. Jack was a Cobra pilot with VMO-2 flying out of Marble Mountain. After flying many gun cover missions for the Purple Foxes, he requested and received a transfer to our squadron. He was our XO '69-'70. Following retirement from the Marine Corps, Jack served as a federal judge.

This information was last updated 07/21/2022

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024