Vietnam War
| Unit | 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Wakefield Rhode Island |
| Date of Death | August 14 1966 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Eaton was a member of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Air Base, Thailand. On August 14, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a strike mission against the Thai Nguyen Petroleum/Oil/Lubricant storage site about 30 miles north of Hanoi, North Vietnam. After striking his target, his aircraft was hit by hostile fire, caught on fire and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.