World War II
| Service # | 6998469 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 388th Bomber Squadron, 312th Bomber Group, Light |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Army Air Forces |
| Entered Service From | Maryland |
| Date of Death | June 29 1944 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Walls of the Missing
Manila American Cemetery |
Air Medal
Purple Heart
Purple Heart, Air Medal
Notes
Staff Sgt. Tilden was initially listed as Missing in Action. Following the war, his remains were recovered and repatriated to the U.S. for burial. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. His name is permanently engraved on the Walls of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery.
