Vietnam War
| Unit | 602nd Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Oakland California |
| Date of Death | January 28 1966 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major McPherson was a member of the 602nd Special Operations Squadron, Nakhom Phenom, Royal Thai Air Force Base. On January 28, 1966, he was the pilot of a Douglas Skyraider Attack Aircraft (A1-E) on a mission at Hau Nghai, 35 miles west-northwest of Saigon, South Vietnam when his aircraft crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.