Vietnam War
| Unit | 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Columbia Virginia |
| Date of Death | July 27 1965 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Kosko was a member of the 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Air Base, Thailand. On July 27, 1965, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a mission over Phu Tho Province, North Vietnam. His aircraft was hit by hostile fire and he ejected and landed in the Black River. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.