Vietnam War
| Unit | 8th Tactical Fighter Wing |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Hueytown Alabama |
| Date of Death | July 12 1969 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Bannon was a member of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing. On July 12, 1969, he was the weapons system officer of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4D) on a mission over the northernmost point of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, Laos. During the flight his aircraft was shot down. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.