Vietnam War
| Unit | 56th Special Operations Wing |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Scarsdale New York |
| Date of Death | April 24 1970 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Reese was a member of the 56th Special Operations Squadron, Udorn Airfield, Thailand. On April 24, 1970, he was the co-pilot of a North American Navion Utility Aircraft (L-17B) over Ban Ban Valley near the Plain of Jars, Laos, when the aircraft was hit by enemy 37mm anti-aircraft fire, crashed into some trees and exploded. His remains were recovered on April 9, 2007 and identified on July 18, 2008. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
