Vietnam War
| Unit | 5th Special Forces Group |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | El Paso Texas |
| Date of Death | February 18 1971 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Watson was a member of Command and Control North, 5th Special Forces Group. On February 18, 1971, he was being extracted from the west side of A Shau Valley, South Vietnam in a Bell Iroquois Utility Helicopter (UH-1H) attached to a three staple rig. The aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire, crashed and burned. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.