Herman G. Tillman, Jr.

Herman G. "Hank" Tillman, Jr.
Born 1 April 1922
Baltimore, Maryland[1]
Died 19 February 2012 (aged 89)
Chester, Maryland
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Air Force
Rank Colonel
Awards
  • Distinguished Flying Cross (multiple)
  • Purple Heart
  • Silver Star
  • 16 Air Medals
  • 2 Legions of Merit
  • Presidential Unit Citation

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

  1. ↑ "Dedicated to Sgt. Frank Dancey (Ball Turret Gunner) and Col. Hank Tillman (B-17 Pilot)". Retrieved 26 February 2012.
  2. ↑ "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". Retrieved 26 February 2012.
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