Cameron John Mactavish

Cameron John Mactavish

Cameron Mactavish Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 19, 2016.
Cameron passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Cameron was a resident of Taos, New Mexico at the time of his passing. He attended the University of New Mexico on an ROTC scholarship and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Architectural Engineering. He was sent to Vietnam where he served for 18 months flying 126 missions over enemy territory. He was awarded eight Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross as well as the Silver Star for gallantry in service. He was married to Margaret. A Memorial Service will be held at Taos Presbyterian Church on Friday September 23 at 11:00 am.

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