Timothy Cole, Jr. (December 19, 1946 - October 18, 1968) was an aircraft commander and Warrant Officer 1 that served and was killed by hostile fire in the Vietnam War in Quang Tin Province I Corps., South Vietnam during a MEDEVAC mission. During his nine months in combat Tim (call sign Dustoff 19) flew over 800 missions and evacuated over 1600 personnel earning him the Silver Star, 5 Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, the Purple Heart, and multiple Air Medals. His flying abilities, as a highly decorated DUSTOFF pilot, immediately became legendary.