Vietnam War
| Unit | 48th Aviation Company |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Driscoll Texas |
| Date of Death | March 19 1971 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Staff Sergeant Garcia was a member of 48th Aviation Company, 11th Aviation Group. On March 19, 1971, he was the crew chief of a Bell Huey Utility Helicopter (UH-1C) covering a downed U.S. helicopter on the Laotian border. His helicopter was hit and he made an emergency landing. He was declared Missing in Action. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.