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1st Lt Jose Hector Ortiz was born 08 Sept 1946 in Rolling Hills, Puerto Rico. He was a Tactical Aircraft Pilot flying the OV-10, serving during the Vietnam War in the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron, 504th Tactical Air Support Group, 7TH Air Force.

1st Lt Jose Hector Ortiz died 29 Apr 1970 in the province of Hua Nghia, Vietnam. He was awarded the following medals: Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.Ìý

His memorial can be found on Panel 11W, Line 69 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.Ìý

The following is a remembrance left on the digital memorial, Wall of Faces:

"I remember living next door to you and Elena in pilot training when you had your son. I found out you'd died when I was passing through Manila on my way on my way to Vietnam. I wish I could tell your son what a great guy you were. I'll never forget you." -Phil Nolden