Vietnam War
| Unit | 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | New Canaan Connecticut |
| Date of Death | April 24 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Austin was a member of the 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Airfield, Thailand. On April 24, 1967, he was the bombardier/navigator of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4C) on a strike mission on a five span bridge 4 miles north of the middle of Hanoi, North Vietnam. During the strike his aircraft was hit by flak, disintegrated and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.