Vietnam War
| Unit | 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | San Diego California |
| Date of Death | January 17 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Wright was a member of the 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron at Udorn Air Base, Thailand. On January 17, 1967, he was flying in a McDonnell Phantom II Reconnaissance Fighter (RF-4C) on an unarmed reconnaissance mission over Than Hoa Province, North Vietnam, 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.