Vietnam War
| Unit | 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | New York New York |
| Date of Death | April 25 1968 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Mitchell was a member of the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Air Base, Thailand. On April 25, 1968, he was the pilot of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4D) on a mission to find the surface to air missile sites in northern North Vietnam. After knocking out a Soviet aircraft, the aircraft was hit by hostile fire 5 miles northwest of Dong Ha, Quang Binh Province. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.