Vietnam War
| Unit | 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Owensboro Kentucky |
| Date of Death | April 29 1965 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Shelton was a member of the 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron at Udorn Air Base, Thailand. On April 29, 1965, he was the pilot of a McDonnell Voodoo Reconnaissance Fighter (RF-101C) on a photographic reconnaissance mission over northern Laos. As he passed over Sam Neua, his aircraft was hit by enemy fire and began to burn. He ejected safely to the ground and maintained contact for a while. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.