Vietnam War
| Unit | Tactical Electronic War Squadron 130 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Junior Grade U.S. Navy |
| Entered Service From | South St. Paul Minnesota |
| Date of Death | January 21 1973 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Lieutenant Junior Grade Christophersen, U.S. Naval Reserve, was a member of Detachment 4, Tactical Electronic War Squadron 130, Carrier Air Wing 2 aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CVA-61). On January 21, 1973, he was the co-pilot/navigator of a Special Electronic Tanker (EKA-3B) preparing for a night launch. The catapult failed and the aircraft fell over the side of the ship. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.