Vietnam War
| Unit | 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Los Angeles California |
| Date of Death | March 17 1971 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
First Lieutenant Lilly was a member of Troop A, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. On March 17, 1971, he was the co-pilot of a Bell Cobra Attack Helicopter (AH-1G) visual reconnaissance in the Snoul District of Kracheh Province near Seang, Cambodia. Enemy fire forced the aircraft to the ground. First Lieutenant Lilly was killed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.