Vietnam War
| Unit | 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Los Angeles California |
| Date of Death | December 30 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Swords was a member of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On December 30, 1967, he was the pilot of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4C) on a mission near Ban Kok Nak, Khammouan Province, Laos, where his aircraft was shot down. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.