Vietnam War
| Unit | 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Lambertville New Jersey |
| Date of Death | March 7 1972 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Rusch was a member of the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Danang, South Vietnam. On March 7, 1972, he was the co-pilot of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4E) on an operational mission 25 miles east of Ban Toumlan, Saravane Province, Laos. While making a run on a target, the aircraft struck the ground. His remains were recovered on February 14, 2003 and identified on April 19, 2007. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
