Vietnam War
| Unit | 14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Malden Missouri |
| Date of Death | December 9 1972 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
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Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Williams was a member of the 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 7th Air Force. On December 9, 1972, he was the pilot of a RF-4C Phantom Reconnaissance Fighter on a mission over North Vietnam when a surface-to-air missile reached the underside of the Phantom causing an explosion. His remains were recovered on September 13, 1990 and identified on December 17, 1990. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
