Vietnam War
| Unit | 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Jacksonville Florida |
| Date of Death | April 23 1970 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Gomez was a member of the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand. On April 23, 1970, he was the pilot of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4D) on a mission near Ban Karai Pass, Laos, when his aircraft was shot down by hostile fire. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.