Vietnam War
| Unit | 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Muncie Indiana |
| Date of Death | September 21 1966 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Ammon was a member of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On September 21, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a combat mission 22 miles northeast of Hanoi, North Vietnam in the Santay area. When he reached the target his aircraft was hit by hostile fire and crashed. His remains were recovered on August 27, 1978 and identified on September 11, 1978. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
