Vietnam War
| Unit | 220th Aviation Company |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Berea Kentucky |
| Date of Death | January 9 1969 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Byrd was a member of 220th Aviation Company, 212nd Aviation Battalion, 11th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Division. On January 9, 1969, he was the pilot of a Cessna Bird Dog Observation Aircraft (O-1G) assisting a reconnaissance team in contact with the enemy in the Khe San area of South Vietnam. Bad weather set in and contact was lost. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.