Vietnam War
| Unit | 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Williams Air Force Base Arizona |
| Date of Death | June 26 1968 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Cornelius was a member of the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Airfield, Thailand. On June 26, 1968, he was the pilot of a Cessna Skymaster Observation Aircraft (O-2A) on a mission over North Vietnam, when it rolled in on the target, crashed into trees and exploded. His remains were recovered on October 19, 2004 and identified on May 29, 2007. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
