HIRST HERBERT L

COL Herbert "Herb" L. Hirst was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/16/2026 at the age of 87.8
North Plains, OR
Flight Class 66-2
Date of Birth 05/03/1938
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/2/20 ARA 1 CAV in 66-67
Call signs in Vietnam ARMED FALCON 29F, ARMED FALCON 29, SPARKGAP 29
This information was provided by Al Major

More detail on this person: As noted earlier, COL (Ret) Herb Hirst passed away on Monday, Feb 16th, 2026. Herb was a Vietnam Veteran, where he served as a 1st Cav UH-1B/C Gunship (Aerial Rocket Artillery) Pilot. Herb also served in the US Army Reserve 364th Civil Affairs Brigade, attaining the rank of Colonel. He was active in the Columbia River Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, the Reserve Officers Association, Military Officers Association of America, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. Herb also belonged to the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, and the Distinguished Flying Cross Society. A memorial service is now scheduled for March 2, 2026 at 11 AM at the North Plains Christian Church. The address is 31231 NW Commercial Street, North Plains, Oregon 97133. The address for Cindy Hirst is as follows: Cindy Hirst PO Box 220 North Plains, OR 97133 PLEASE NOTE: The Troop Lunch that was to be scheduled for Monday, March 2nd, will be scheduled at a later date. God Bless Herb. Bob

This information was last updated 02/20/2026

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Date posted on this site: 04/18/2026