More detail on this person: LTC (ret) Michael
V. Stratton was a 1968 Infantry Officer Candidate
School graduate, Ranger, Army aviator/test pilot
who served from 1967 until 1988. He graduated
with flight class 69-18. He was a Vietnam veteran
who served with distinction for 2 1/2 years as a
helicopter pilot with the 187 AHC in 69-70 and
C/2/17 CAV 101 ABN in 70-71 and an infantry
company commander.
Upon his retirement from the Army, he worked as
an aeronautical engineer for L-3 Communications.
His most recent project was the F-18 flight
simulator.
On July 9, LTC Stratton died in a tragic accident.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Elizabeth,
and their three children, Michelle, Sarah and
Victor.
From COL (ret) Christopher D. Stratton, Michael's
brother.
This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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