TILGNER ARMIT C

CW4 Armit C Tilgner was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 03/02/1982 at the age of 48.8 from A/C accident
Date of Birth 05/16/1933
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with , 128 AHC in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam TOMAHAWK
This information was provided by Helen Tilgner, Jay Riseden

More detail on this person: Helicopter accident, reportedly in a thunderstorm in Malaysia.

Most of my life. He rotated in and out of Viet Nam constantly. My fathers brother, Fedel can tell you more. I do remember that he kept going back to keep his little brother out of Nam. I recall 1963-4 Viet Nam, 1965 Germany 6 mos, 1965 - 1966 Viet Nam, 1967-68 Fort Wolters, 1969-70 part of 71 Viet Nam, 72-73 Ft Rucker Alabama. Retired May 31 1973 ( I remember this because is my birthday).

Went to work for Hornbill Skyways, Kuching, East Malaysia as Capt. did Medivac in jungle. He did this for 10 years? he is buried in Sarawak East Malaysia. March 1982. Took 10 days to find the crash site. He has 5 kids: 2 step daughters and 2 daughters, 1 son and 2 grandsons both are in US Army, one in Iraq, the other in Afghanistan and 3 great grand children on the way due Feb 07 and April 07.

From: Helen Tilgner

Burial information: Sarawak East Malaysia

This information was last updated 05/18/2016

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024