Vietnam War
| Unit | 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Ft. Lauderdale Florida |
| Date of Death | May 16 1968 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Rickel was a member of the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On May 16, 1968, he was the pilot of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4D) on a mission near Quang Khe, Quang Binh Province, North Vietnam, when the aircraft was shot down. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.