In Memory of Colonel Frank L. Dietrich
The Mexican-American Paratroopers are sad to
inform members and friends of the death of one of our finest, Colonel Frank
L. Dietrich.
The Colonel died in September of 97, after a long battle with cancer. Colonel Dietrich was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
He enlisted in the Army in June of 1941, serving for 34 years. Art Lopez served with him in World War ll and they became good friends, and kept in touch after the war.
Colonel Dietrich was a commander in the Korean War and was a battalion and brigade commander during two tours in Vietnam.
He was the holder of the Distinguished Service Cross, three Silver Stars, the Distinguished Flying Cross, four Bronze Stars with V-divice (for valor), the Purple Heart and 21 other medals.
He was the Honorary Colonel of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division for a number of years.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Agnes Jane, two sons and doughters-inlaw, Ross Carter and Teresa Ann Dietrich of St. Charles, Mo., and Lieutenant Colonel Max James and Vivian Sheree Dietrich of Fort-Polk.
The Mexican-American Paratroopers Association send their deepest sympthay to the family.