SHIRILLA GEORGE

CPT George Shirilla was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/27/2015 at the age of 70.5
Knoxville, TN
Flight Classes 69-10FW and 70-1QC
Date of Birth 05/21/1945
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with C/4/77 ARA 101 ABN in 70, 388 TC DET in 70-71
Call sign in Vietnam GRIFFIN
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More detail on this person: In Memory of George Shirilla May 21, 1945 - November 27, 2015 George Shirilla, Lt Col, US Army (ret), 70, of Rocky Face, Georgia died Friday, November 27, 2015. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Peter and Elizabeth Shirilla. He was preceded in death by his sister Jeanette. Mr. Shirilla was a U.S. Army veteran, serving for twenty years. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam War and was awarded the Bronze Star, ARCOM with Valor, Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Metal 13. He was a member of American Legion Post 112, Dalton, Georgia, and the Viet Nam Veterans Helicopter Association. Mr. Shirilla was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Marge Shirilla; son, Ken Shirilla; daughter, Nancy Yates; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 11:30 am, Tuesday, December 1, 2014 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ross Woods Adult Day services, 1402 Walton Street, Dalton, Georgia 37020.

Burial information: Chattanooga National Cemetery.

This information was last updated 11/10/2017

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024