Vietnam War
| Unit | 7th Special Forces Group |
|---|---|
| Rank | Chief Warrant Officer Second Class U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Boise Idaho |
| Date of Death | December 28 1965 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Chief Warrant Officer, Second Class Phelps was a member of the 299th Attack Helicopter Company, 7th Special Forces Group. On December 28, 1965, he was the pilot of a Bell Iroquois Utility Helicopter (UH-1D) departing An Khe, South Vietnam on a supply mission. Radio contact was lost. His remains were recovered on April 4, 2009 and identified on June 1, 2009. His name is permanently inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
