Vietnam War
| Unit | 37th Air Rescue and Recovery Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Terrell Texas |
| Date of Death | October 5 1968 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Wester was a member of the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam. On July 5, 1968, he was the co-pilot of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4C) on a mission over North Vietnam, when his aircraft was hit by a hostile missile and exploded. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.