George F. Buchkowski
George served as a fighter pilot in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, where he was promoted to Captain. He was the recipient of many awards including the Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal as well as many others.
Following his distinguished military service, George was a Captain for Delta for 30 years and as a pilot flew internationally. His hobbies including Rv-ing, woodworking, and helping others.
George F. Buchowski “Headed West” on October 18, 2019.
George Buchkowski, 79, passed away on October 18, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. A Funeral Mass was held on October 30 at Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta.
George served as a fighter pilot in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, where he was promoted to Captain. He was the recipient of many awards including the Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal as well as many others. Following his distinguished military service, George was a Captain for Delta for 30 years and as a pilot flew internationally.
His hobbies including Rv-ing, woodworking, and helping others. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society or Lingap Children’s Foundation.
Interment was at Georgia National Cemetery on November 1, 2019. George is survived by his loving wife, Jeni and brother Andy Buchkowski (Jan).
Units Assigned
- 9/26/1963 Entered service
- 1964 UPT Webb AFB, TX
- 1964 USAF Advanced Survival Training, Stead, NV
- 1965 USAF OPL Training Course, Luke AFB, AZ
- 8/1965-8/1968 48th Tactical Fighter Wing/493 Tactical Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath
- 9/1968-4/1969 31st Tactical Fighter Wing/309th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-100)
- 5/1969-9/1969 Misty Pilot, “Misty 113” Tuy Hoa Ab, Vietnam (F-100)
Awards & Decorations
Air Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship
Air Force Longevity Service Award
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Combat Readiness Medal
Flight Info
F-100
Military & Civilian Education
Military Education:
- 1964 UPT Webb AFB, TX
- 1964 USAF Advanced Survival Training, Stead, NV
- 1965 USAF OPL Training Course, Luke AFB, AZ
- 1968 Sea Survival Training
- 1968 PACAF Jungle Survival Training
Civilian Education:
- BS
