Vietnam War
| Unit | Attack Squadron 85 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Commander U.S. Navy |
| Entered Service From | Vermontville Michigan |
| Date of Death | April 21 1966 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Commander Austin was a member of Attack Squadron 85, Carrier Air Wing 11, U.S. Navy aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CVA-63).On April 21, 1966, he was the pilot of a Grumman Attack Aircraft Intruder (A-6A) on a mission to attack a supply area near the mouth of the inland waterway of North Vietnam when contact was lost. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.