Vietnam War
| Unit | 8th Tactical Bomber Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Cedar Rapids Iowa |
| Date of Death | February 22 1969 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Paxton was a member of the 8th Tactical Bomber Squadron. On February 22, 1969, he was the pilot of a Martin Canberra Bomber (B-57B) on a bombing mission over Savannakhet Province, Laos, when his aircraft was shot down. His remains were recovered on November 6, 1996 and identified on August 15, 2000. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
