Vietnam War
| Unit | 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Kansas City Missouri |
| Date of Death | March 29 1969 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Hess was a member of the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Danang Air Base, South Vietnam. On March 29, 1969, he was the weapons systems officer a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4D) on a defoliation mission near Ban Karai Pass, Laos, when his aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and he ejected but could not be found. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.