Vietnam War
| Unit | 8th Tactical Bomber Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Weatherford Oklahoma |
| Date of Death | January 13 1969 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Bronze Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
Silver Star
Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star
Notes
Colonel Eaton was a member of the 8th Tactical Bomber Squadron, Phan Rang, Thailand. On January 13, 1969, he was the pilot of a Martin Canberra Bomber (B-57B) on a mission 50 miles southeast of Muong Nong, Savannakhet Province, Laos, when his aircraft was shot down by hostile fire. His remains were recovered on December 16, 2005 and identified on November 20, 2006. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
