Vietnam War
| Unit | Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 362 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Gunnery Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Entered Service From | Northwest Warren Ohio |
| Date of Death | November 22 1965 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Gunnery Sergeant Douglas was a member of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 362, Marine Attack Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing. On November 22, 1965, he was a crew member of a Sikorsky Seahorse Utility Helicopter (UH-34D) on a combat mission. Bad weather forced his aircraft out to sea between Chu Lai and Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. When contact was lost, he was declared missing. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.