Vietnam War
| Unit | 37th Tactical Fighter Wing |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Ft. Worth Texas |
| Date of Death | August 16 1968 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel McElhanon was a member of the 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 37th Tactical Fighter Wing, Phu Cat, South Vietnam. On August 16, 1968, he was the pilot of a North American Super Sabre Fighter (F-100F) serving as a forward air controller near Dong Hoi, Quang Binh Province, North Vietnam, when radio contact was lost. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.