The Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
Richard Thomas Prindle
Rank
Aviation Safety Mechanic Third Class, U.S. Navy
Date of Death
April 15, 1969
Aviation Structural Mechanic Third Class Prindle was a member of the crew of an EC-121 surveillance aircraft, serving with the U.S. Navy. On April 15, 1969, while on a surveillance mission over the Sea of Japan in support of the Korean truce, his aircraft was shot down. All 31 crewmen were reported missing. He was presumed dead on May 2, 1969.