WACHTER JOHN J

CW2 John J. Wachter was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/15/2020 at the age of 82.8
Slidell, LA
Flight Class 67-7
Date of Birth 09/20/1937
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 61 AHC in 67-68, 196 ASHC in 69-70
Call signs in Vietnam LUCKY STAR, FLIPPER
This information was provided by John Wachter - son

More detail on this person: John Jacob Wachter, 82, died Wednesday July 15, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Wachter was a native of Granite City, IL. He relocated to New Orleans over 45 years ago and fell in love with the culture and made the area his permanent home. Aveteranof the Koreanand Vietnam Wars, Mr. Wachter served over 11 years in the U.S. Army as a welder and as a helicopter pilot. Heflew over 200 combat hours and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for being wounded in action. A member of VFW Post 8973, the American Legion,Disabled American Veterans, and the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, Mr. Wachter was proud of his service and committed to supporting veterans. Mr. Wachter retired as the Branch Chief of the Coast Guard Bridge Administration District 8 after 28 years of Federal Government service. Survived by his wife of 12 years Blesilda Vidal Wachter and his son John Hernan Wachter. The familywill hold a private memorial and mass at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Slidell. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to VFW Post 8973 in Mr. Wachter's name.

This information was last updated 07/24/2020

Please send additions or corrections to: HQ@vhpa.org VHPA Headquarters

Return to the Helicopter Pilot DAT name list

Return to VHPA web site

Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025