Vietnam War
| Unit | 430th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Anadarko Oklahoma |
| Date of Death | December 18 1972 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Ward was a member of the 430th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On December 18, 1972, he was the pilot of a General Dynamics Aardvark Fighter (F-111A) on a mission to bomb the Hanoi, International Radio Communication Transmitter, North Vietnam. After the bombing radio contact was lost with his aircraft. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.