Henry J. Boettcher, Jr.

Lieutenant Colonel Henry (Hank) Joachim Boettcher, Jr. ( USA Ret), 92, died peacefully in Millsboro, DE on December 4, 2019. 

After graduating from West Point Military Academy in 1952, he served his country for 22 years from 1952 to 1973. During his military career, he served in the Korean War in the Third Infantry Division, commonly known as the 7th Infantry Regiment and was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor; Panama, 1st Battalion Tenth Infantry specializing in jungle warfare tactics. He served in various Posts in the United States to include Ft. Myer, VA, assigned to the Third Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"; Fort Bragg, NC, assigned to the 82nd Airborne. His last foreign tour was to serve in the Vietnam War. Throughout his military career, he was recognized with several military honors. After his retirement, he worked for Maryland Environmental Services, Science Management Corp, and the United States Department of State.