Vietnam War
| Unit | 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Franklinville New York |
| Date of Death | March 11 1968 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Rodriguez was a member of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On March 11, 1968, he was the bombardier/navigator of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4D) was on a mission to attack a target near a railroad running parallel to the Quon Nay River, Quang Binh Province, North Vietnam. About 5 miles southwest of Ron, his aircraft was hit by hostile fire and crashed. His remains were recovered on December 15, 1988 and identified on July 20, 1989. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
