NAME: George M. Sibble

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RANK: Major

BRANCH: Trans

STATUS: Retired

SERVICE: 16 years

DOB: 05 April 1940

SERVICE INFORMATION

 HOURS FLOWN: 2504

COMBAT HOURS: 681

FLT/NCO CLASS: 66-11

SCHOOL: AWOC & Direct Commission

MILITARY SCHOOL: AWOC & AMOC

AVN DESIGNATION: Senior Aviator / IP

AIRCRAFT INFORMATION

CH-47A/B/C OH-13E/G/H TH-55A UH-1A/B/C/D/H

COMBAT EXPERIENCE

 Vietnam Service Medal

Republic of Vietnam Medal w/60 device

Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm (Unit)

Meritorious Unit Commendation

UNIT ASSIGNMENTS

 1966-1967 611th Transportation Company (ADS), Vietnam

1967-1969 Army Primary Helicopter Center, TX

1969-1970 243rd Aviation Company (ASH – CH-47), RVN

1970-1975 Army Transportation School, FT Eustis

1975-1977 242nd Aviation Company (ASH – CH-47), AK

POSITIONS HELD

Aircraft Maintenance Officer

OIC, Test Flight Section

Flight Instructor

Army Contracting Officer

DECORATIONS

 Army Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal

Bronze Star [2]

Army Commendation Medal w/ device [2]

Air Medal [12]

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

2504 total flight time with no accidents/incidents

790 flight instructor hours – single and tandem rotor, accident/incident free