Vietnam War
| Unit | 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Dallas Texas |
| Date of Death | April 22 1969 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Van Cleave was a member of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On April 22, 1969, he was the weapons systems officer of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4D) on a mission over Laos, when his aircraft was shot down. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.