Vietnam War
| Unit | 441st Bomber Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Williamsport Pennsylvania |
| Date of Death | June 18 1965 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Gehrig was a member of 441st Bomber Squadron. On June 18, 1965, he was a crew member of a Boeing Stratofortress Bomber (B-52F) performing a mission over the South China Sea about 250 miles offshore from the Demilitarized Zone when it collided with another B-52F. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.