Vietnam War
| Unit | 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Moundsville West Virginia |
| Date of Death | March 19 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart
Notes
Colonel Austin was a member of the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On March 19, 1967, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) over Ban Karai Pass, North Vietnam when it was hit by hostile fire and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.