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MAJ Donald Malcolm “Don” Armstrong

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Birth	:	1 Apr 1935 Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	21 Jan 2007 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3689003, -103.4753036
Plot	:	O_135
Inscription	:	MAJ US AIR FORCE VIETNAM
Description	:	Donald (Don) M. Armstrong passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007 at Sioux Valley Hospice. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at the George Boom funeral home. Burial will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. MST at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, S.D. Don was born April 1, 1935 in Vermillion, South Dakota to John and Helen (McGregor) Armstrong. He graduated from Vermillion High School in 1953 and attended the University of South Dakota and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Don graduated from Air Force Flight School in 1958 and was commissioned as an officer.... Read More	Donald (Don) M. Armstrong passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007 at Sioux Valley Hospice. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at the George Boom funeral home. Burial will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. MST at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, S.D. Don was born April 1, 1935 in Vermillion, South Dakota to John and Helen (McGregor) Armstrong. He graduated from Vermillion High School in 1953 and attended the University of South Dakota and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Don graduated from Air Force Flight School in 1958 and was commissioned as an officer. As a Command Pilot, he logged almost 10,000 flight hours in the C-124, C-54, C-141 and C-5 aircraft. His military career also included more than 800 days in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and one year of duty in Saudi Arabia. Don was promoted to the rank of major in 1969 and retired to Vermillion, S.D. in 1977 where he farmed near Burbank, S.D. Don moved to Pierre in 1985 where he briefly worked for the State of South Dakota and later worked as a tax preparer for H&R Block. He was a member of the Fort Pierre United Church of Christ and was active in the local ham radio club. Don enjoyed photography, hunting, and spending time in the Black Hills. Don married Martha Read in 1958. He was preceded in death by his brother, John, and sister, Helynn (Carrier). Survivors include his children Donald "Mark" (Sandy) Armstrong, San Antonio, Texas; Tammy (Tim) Wilka, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Lieutenant Colonel Dennis (Rose) Armstrong, Maxwell AFB, AL; and Dan (Therese) Armstrong, Lemont, Ill.. He is also survived by his brother Francis (June) Armstrong, Vermillion, S.D.; sister-in-law Mary Ruth Armstrong, Vermillion, S.D.; brother-in-law Frank Carrier, San Jose, Calif.; brother Robert (Mary Jo) Armstrong, Louisville, Ky.; and brother Clare (Sam) Armstrong, Spearfish, S.D. Grandchildren include Katie and Adam Wilka; Angela, Kristy and Denise Armstrong; Josh Armstrong; and Jacob Armstrong. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Capital Journal January 24, 2007

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MAJ Donald Malcolm “Don” Armstrong's memorial is located at: Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA.
When did MAJ Donald Malcolm “Don” Armstrong death?
MAJ Donald Malcolm “Don” Armstrong death on 21 Jan 2007 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.3689003
Longitude: -103.4753036

Family Members:

Parent

John Randolph Armstrong

(1898 - 1976)

Helen Marie McGregor Armstrong

(1904 - 1992)

Siblings

Dr Francis Marion Armstrong

(1924 - 2013)

John William Armstrong

(1925 - 2000)

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