Vietnam War
| Unit | 6th Air Commando Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Philadelphia Pennsylvania |
| Date of Death | July 2 1968 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Tipping was a member of the 6th Air Commando Squadron. On July 2, 1968, he was the pilot of a Douglas Attack Skyraider (A-1H) on a mission over Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam, when his aircraft crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.