Vietnam War
| Unit | 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Denver Colorado |
| Date of Death | May 14 1966 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Ralston was a member of the 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Air Base, Thailand. On May 14, 1966, he was the bombardier/navigator of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4C) on a night mission 20 miles west of Dong Hoi, North Vietnam, when radio contact was lost with the aircraft. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.