Vietnam War
| Unit | 16th Special Operations Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Technical Sergeant U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Springfield Missouri |
| Date of Death | April 22 1970 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Technical Sergeant Harris was a member of the 16th Special Operations Squadron, Ubon Airbase, Thailand. On April 22, 1970, he was a member of the crew of a Spectre Attack Aircraft Gunship II (AC-130A) on a commando hunt mission over the Ho Chi Minh Trail in southern Laos. During its fourth strike, the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and was set on fire. His remains were recovered on November 15, 1993 and identified on September 1, 1995. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
