THIRING FLORIAN A

LTC Florian "Sparks" A. Thiring, LTC was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/24/2018 at the age of 86.7
Manchester, MO
Flight Classes 56-1 and 58-1
Date of Birth 03/11/1932
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 335 TC CO in 65-66, HHT/7/17 CAV in 67-68
Call sign in Vietnam RUTHLESS RIDER 8
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Burial information: JEFFERSON BARRACKS NATIONAL CEMETERY

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025