Vietnam War
| Unit | 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division |
|---|---|
| Rank | Chief Warrant Officer Third Class U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Madison Wisconsin |
| Date of Death | April 13 1969 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Chief Warrant Officer, Third Class Pierson was a member the Troop B, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. On April 13, 1969, he was the co-pilot of a Bell Cobra Attack Helicopter (AH-1G) on a visual reconnaissance over South Vietnam. As the aircraft made a gun run on a target, it burst into flames and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.