Vietnam War
| Unit | 421st Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Portland Oregon |
| Date of Death | April 20 1972 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Burnham was a member of 421st Tactical Fighter Squadron. On April 20, 1972, he was the co-pilot of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4D) on a combat mission over Quang Tin Province halfway between Ben Giang, South Vietnam and Chavane, Laos. His aircraft was shot down. His remains were recovered on June 7, 1994 and identified on October 1, 1999. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
