Vietnam War
| Unit | 602nd Special Operations Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Panora Iowa |
| Date of Death | October 27 1969 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Herrick was a member of the 602nd Special Operations Squadron, Nakhom Phenom, Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. On October 27, 1969, he was the pilot of a Douglas Attack Skyraider (A-1H) on a reconnaissance mission one mile north-northeast of Ban Khang Pha Nien, Xiangkhouang Province, Laos, when his aircraft was shot down. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.