Vietnam War
| Unit | 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Champaign Illinois |
| Date of Death | April 22 1968 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Riggins was a member of the 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On April 22, 1968, he was the bombardier/navigator of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4D) on a mission near Hue, South Vietnam. As his aircraft made a pass at the target it suddenly pulled off and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.