Vietnam War
| Unit | Fighter Squadron 41 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Commander U.S. Navy |
| Entered Service From | Lewiston Idaho |
| Date of Death | October 17 1965 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Commander Mayer was a member of Fighter Squadron 41, Carrier Air Wing 7 aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA-62). On October 17, 1965, he was the pilot of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4B) on a day strike mission on the Thai Nguyen Bridge northeast of Hanoi, North Vietnam. His aircraft was shot down by anti-aircraft fire about 40 miles east of Thai Nguyen. It is believed that he did not survive the ejection from his aircraft. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.