Vietnam War
| Unit | 523rd Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Georgetown Kentucky |
| Date of Death | December 19 1971 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Thomas was a member of the 523rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Airfield, Thailand. On December 19, 1971, he was the pilot of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4D) on a mission over the Plain of Jars about 5 miles north of Ban Na Mai, Laos, when his aircraft was hit by enemy fire and crashed. His remains were recovered on June 3, 1994 and identified on June 12, 1995. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
