Vietnam War
| Unit | 13th Bomber Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Sea Cliff New Jersey |
| Date of Death | June 3 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Kearns was a member of the 13th Bomber Squadron, Phan Rang Air Base, South Vietnam. On June 3, 1967, he was the navigator of a Martin Canberra Bomber (B-57B) on an armed reconnaissance 3 miles southwest of Vinh Son, North Vietnam. Radio contact was lost and he was declared missing. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.