Vietnam War
| Unit | 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Salina Kansas |
| Date of Death | March 19 1970 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Pugh was a member of the 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Ubon Airfield, Thailand. On March 19, 1970, he was the weapons systems officer of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4D) on a forward air controller mission over Ho Chi Minh Trail, Laos, when his aircraft was hit by enemy fire. He ejected safely and evaded the enemy for a day before being caught. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.