Vietnam War
| Unit | 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Stockton California |
| Date of Death | March 26 1964 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Air Force Cross
Notes
Captain Whitesides was a member of the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron at Khe Sanh Airfield, South Vietnam. On March 26, 1964, he was flying in a Cessna Bird Dog Observation Aircraft (L-19) on a two hour visual reconnaissance over South Vietnam. The aircraft developed engine problems and crashed in a Viet Cong stronghold. CAPT Whitesides' name is permanently inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. His remains have been recovered and identified.
