Vietnam War
| Unit | 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Cedar Falls Iowa |
| Date of Death | November 2 1969 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Whitford was a member of the 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, Tuy Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam. On November 2, 1969, he was the pilot of a North American Super Sabre Fighter (F-100F) on a mission over the Ho Chi Minh Trail, Laos. His aircraft failed to meet with a refueling aircraft and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.