Vietnam War
| Unit | Marine Attack Fighter Squadron 115 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Marine Corps |
| Entered Service From | Menomonie Wisconsin |
| Date of Death | November 17 1968 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Derby was a member of the Marine Attack Fighter Squadron 115, Marine Air Group 13, 1st Marine Air Wing. On November 17, 1968, he was flying in a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4B) over South Vietnam, when his aircraft crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.