Vietnam War
| Unit | Fighter Squadron 24 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander U.S. Navy |
| Entered Service From | Fort Scott Kansas |
| Date of Death | January 16 1966 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Lieutenant Commander Neth was a member of Fighter Squadron 24, Carrier Air Wing 21 aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS HANCOCK (CVA-19). On January 16, 1966, he was the pilot of a Vought Crusader Fighter (F-8C) on a flight 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.