Roger Edward Wichman ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Ohio
On November 9, 1968 Captain Wichman was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of Ohio. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 305113 |
| Service ID | O-73799 |
| Name | Roger Edward Wichman |
| From | Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio |
| Birth Date | July 1, 1937 |
| Casualty Date | November 9, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, 615th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Ninh Thuan province |
| Burial | Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery, Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska |
| Notable Awards |
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Roger Edward Wichman is buried or memorialized at Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery, Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska.  Roger is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 39w, Line 41. |
Additional Details
Roger Edward Wichman was born in Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska. He graduated in 1954 from Pender High School. He received his Bachelor's degree in 1959 from the University of Nebraska and was commissioned an officer after completing the Air Force Reserve Officers Training corp program. He later attended Ohio State University in Columbus and lived in Dayton. He was the son of Carl Wichman and Clara Grahleer and was married to Verna Adkins.On November 9, 1968, Captain Wichman was flying his USAF North American F-100D Super Sabre #56-3446 when it was hit by ground fire near the village of Thon Vu Bon. While returning to base, the engine on his aircraft failed and Wichman ejected. It was reported that he was fatally injured after being struck by the jettisoned ejection seat. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Air Force
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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