STARKER JOSEPH B

BG Joseph "Joe" B Starker was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/19/1975 at the age of 46.5 from Auto accident
San Antonio, TX
Date of Birth 01/28/1929
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with HHC 11 CAB in 66-67, HHC 17 CAG in 70-71
This information was provided by Ben Powell, Sy Berdux

More detail on this person: Neil McGillicuddy said: Joe Starker was responsible for pulling together about 1600 aviator and related personnel to fill the requirements of the 11th Aviation Batallion.

From 12/66 Tomahawk history: Christmas 1966 finally arrived and operations almost ceased. Only two aircraft were committed and LTC Joe Starker, the Commander of the 11th Aviation Battalion flew one. This meant that the maximum number of Warriors were in the TEEPEE to enjoy Christmas and the truce.

STARKER Joseph B. "Joe" (July, 1975) LT COL Commander 11th Av BN AC May-66 May-67

Ben Powell wrote 12/30/2003: "Uncle" Joe Starker was killed in a car wreck in San Antonio in either June or July of 1975. I am sure that Ret MG Ben Harrison can give you the exact date.

I am Joe Starker's youngest daughter Sallie Starker Melton. He was killed July 19, 1975 in an automobile accident. Ironically, after flying two tours in Viet Nam and his first tour in Korea (1957-1958), a drunk driver "shot him down". His name is in fact, Joseph Benedeck Starker (not John B. "Joe" Starker) as was mentioned in the text.

My dad was my hero. Thank you for sharing his memory with others.

From: Sallie Starker Melton

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