Vietnam War
| Unit | 602nd Special Operations Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio |
| Date of Death | December 8 1968 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Pirruccello was a member of the 602nd Special Operations Squadron, Nakhom Phenom, Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. On December 8, 1968, he was the pilot of a Douglas Skyraider Attack Aircraft (A1-E) on a mission near Muong Song, Sam Neua Province, Laos. He aircraft was hit by hostile fire and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.