Vietnam War
| Unit | 7th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Division |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Tuscon Arizona |
| Date of Death | February 27 1971 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
First Lieutenant Babcock was a member of Troop B, 7th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Division. On February 27, 1971, he was the pilot of a Hughes Loach Observation Helicopter (OH-6A) over Laos when the aircraft was shot down. The pilot and observer escaped the plane but ran into the enemy and were killed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.