Found DAT Plank Owner Seawolf Gunner in VA

[Dan Arnes]

03/25/2016

**02** Found DAT Plank Owner Seawolf David Henry HILTON, AE2, Gunner, Det 2, 6/10/1967 to 6/1/1968. Confirmed through U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 & U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. Navy Awards site shows:
DAVID H. HILTON AS 18-Mar-1968 01-Jun-1967 01-Jan-1968 Air Medal (Strike/Flight)
DAVID H. HILTON NV 05-Sep-1968 01-Jan-1968 01-Feb-1968 Navy Achievement Medal (Combat V)
DAVID H. HILTON NV 05-Jun-1968 01-Nov-1967 01-Nov-1967 Navy Achievement Medal (Combat V)
DAVID H. HILTON AS 21-Oct-1968 01-Jan-1968  01-May-1968 Air Medal (Strike/Flight)
DAVID H. HILTON AF 15-Jun-1968 01-Mar-1968 01-Mar-1968 Air Medal (Individual Action)

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Dan
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Of 2,555 confirmed Seawolf names, 277 Navy Seawolves now remaining to be found, which includes 22 Plank Owners.

Sadly, we have 572 confirmed DAT (Died After Tour), (22.39%).

[Morriss Pendleton, ROH]

David was every bit a Seawolf and set a great example of what we were about.  He went out of his way to help new gunners like myself get their feet off the ground and in the air.

I shall never forget his humor and humble approach to life.  RIP Hilton!