Lieutenant Colonel Hugh L. Mills Jr. is a retired United States Army officer who served in the Vietnam War. In the United States Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, lieutenant colonel is a field-grade officer rank, just above the rank of major and just below the rank of colonel. It is equivalent to the naval rank of commander in the other uniformed services. He flew over 2000 combat hours in the OH-6 and more than 1300 combat hours in the AH-1 in Vietnam. He was shot down 16 times, 15 times in the OH-6
In 1975 Bill received a Bachelor of Arts in aeronautical studies from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University. After retiring from the Army in 1993 he co-wrote the book Low Level Hell about his experiences as a scout pilot in South Vietnam.
Hugh worked for Cedar Fair for 15 years as director of general services. He also flew helicopters for the Kansas City Police Department. He later became Undersheriff with the Jackson County Missouri Sheriff's office.
His decorations include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Gallantry Cross with Silver Star and Palm, Armed Forces Honor Medal First Class and the Civil Actions Medal First Class.
In 2011 he was inducted into the Army Aviation Hall of Fame. In 2013 he was added to the Arkansas Walk of Fame.
Hugh Mills was one of four children Hot Springs Arkansas and his next-door neighbor was Bill Clinton.
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Lieutenant Colonel Hugh L. Mills Jr. is a retired United States Army officer who served in the Vietnam War. In the United States Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, lieutenant colonel is a field-grade officer rank, just above the rank of major and just below the rank of colonel. It is equivalent to the naval rank of commander in the other uniformed services. He flew over 2000 combat hours in the OH-6 and more than 1300 combat hours in the AH-1 in Vietnam. He was shot down 16 times, 15 times in the OH-6
In 1975 Bill received a Bachelor of Arts in aeronautical studies from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University. After retiring from the Army in 1993 he co-wrote the book Low Level Hell about his experiences as a scout pilot in South Vietnam.
Hugh worked for Cedar Fair for 15 years as director of general services. He also flew helicopters for the Kansas City Police Department. He later became Undersheriff with the Jackson County Missouri Sheriff's office.
His decorations include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Gallantry Cross with Silver Star and Palm, Armed Forces Honor Medal First Class and the Civil Actions Medal First Class.
In 2011 he was inducted into the Army Aviation Hall of Fame. In 2013 he was added to the Arkansas Walk of Fame.
Hugh Mills was one of four children Hot Springs Arkansas and his next-door neighbor was Bill Clinton.
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