Christopher Taylor Tilghman

Age: 30
Branch: USN
Rank(s): BM2, BM1
Unit: ST4
Station: Little Creek, VA

Fallen on: 20 Dec 1989
Location: Panama
Era: Cold War
Campaign: Operation JUST CAUSE

Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star with “V” Distinguishing Valor (awarded posthumously), Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal (2 awards), Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Expert Rifle and Pistol Medals.

Hometown: Kailua, HI

Details:
BM1 Tilghman died as American forces ousted Panamanian President Manuel Noriega in December 1989.