Walter R. Tkach
Walter R. Tkach | |
|---|---|
Tkach in 1973 | |
| Physician to the President | |
| In office January 20, 1969 – September 16, 1974 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | George G. Burkley |
| Succeeded by | William M. Lukash |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Robert Tkach February 9, 1917 La Belle, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 31, 1989 (aged 72) San Diego, California |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Rank | Major General |
Walter Robert Tkach (February 9, 1917 – October 31, 1989) was an American physician who served as Physician to the President under Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1974.[1]
He died of heart disease on October 31, 1989, in San Diego, California at age 72.[2]
References
- ^ Oliver, Myrna (November 9, 1989). "Walter Tkach; Physician for 3 Presidents". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ Associated Press (November 9, 1989). "Walter Tkach, 72; Served as the Doctor to Three Presidents". The New York Times. Retrieved October 3, 2020.