PERRYMAN JAMES M

LTC James "Jim" M. Perryman was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 12/31/2013 at the age of 80.9
Haymarket, VA
Date of Birth 02/07/1933
Served in the U.S. Marine Corps
Served in Vietnam with VMO-6 in 65-66
This information was provided by Sammie WIlliams

More detail on this person: JAMES MARVIN PERRYMAN, JR. Retired Marine Corps Colonel February 7, 1933 - December 31, 2013 (Age 80)

He was a native of Washington, DC and a graduate of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, class of 1955.

He served three tours in Vietnam as a Marine Helicopter pilot. He was awarded a Bronze Star, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, two Legion of Merit Awards and numerous other Citations and Commendations throughout his career. He served as Commanding Officer of HMX1 for President Nixon from 1972-1974. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1979 and was employed as a Project manager for Advanced Technology, Inc. and Northrup-Grumman Corp.

He is survived by his wife, Frances I. Perryman of 58 years and two sons, Jeffrey W. Perryman and Glenn A. Perryman; two daughters-in-law, one granddaughter, one grandson and two great-granddaughters.

A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 1 p.m. to be held at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA 22172.

In lieu of flowers he requested that donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Fund in his name.

Published in The Washington Post from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2014

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