Vietnam War
| Unit | 8th Tactical Bomber Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Portland Maine |
| Date of Death | January 13 1969 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Getchell was a member of the 8th Tactical Bomber Squadron, Phan Rang, Thailand. On January 13, 1969, he was the co-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.
