Vietnam War
| Unit | 430th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Oxford Nebraska |
| Date of Death | November 21 1972 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Stafford was a member of the 430th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On November 21, 1972, he was the pilot of a General Dynamics Aardvark Fighter (F-111A) on a mission between Hue and Danang over the South China Sea, when the aircraft crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.