Vietnam War
| Unit | 16th Special Operations Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Command Master Sergeant U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | San Bernardino Missouri |
| Date of Death | April 22 1970 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Command Master Sergeant Ireland was a member of the 16th Special Operations Squadron, Ubon Air Base, 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.
