Herman G. Tillman Jr.
Herman G. "Hank" Tillman Jr. | |
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| Born | 1 April 1922 Baltimore, Maryland[1] |
| Died | 19 February 2012 (aged 89) Chester, Maryland |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Air Force |
| Rank |  Colonel |
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Herman G. "Hank" Tillman Jr. (1 April 1922 – 19 February 2012) was an American United States Air Force pilot who served in three wars and was one of Maryland's most decorated veterans. He served as the wingman for Jimmy Doolittle during a raid on Rome. During the Korean War, he ferried planes to South Korea. He flew 105 combat missions in Vietnam.
Tillman led the 66th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at RAF Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, England. At the time of his retirement in 1972, he was chief of staff of the 9th Air Force in Sumter, South Carolina.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Dedicated to Sgt. Frank Dancey (Ball Turret Gunner) and Col. Hank Tillman (B-17 Pilot)". Retrieved 26 February 2012.
- ^ "Herman G. "Hank" Tillman Jr., Air Force colonel: Began 31-year Air Force career flying B-17 Flying Fortresses over Europe and ended with Mach 11 F-4 Phantom jets in Vietnam". Archived from the original on 14 June 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
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- 1922 births
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- United States Air Force personnel of the Vietnam War
- American Korean War pilots
- American Vietnam War pilots
- Deaths from organ failure
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- Recipients of the Air Medal
- Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- Recipients of the Silver Star
- Shot-down aviators
- United States Air Force officers
- United States Army Air Forces pilots of World War II