John Charles Hauschildt - KIA
“On 5 October 1965 Lt John C. Hauschildt was the pilot of an F-100 #56-3074 on a pre-strike mission. The plane was observed to go in on an ordnance run, made contact with ground, and exploded about 7 miles NW of Tuy Hoa, Vietnam.
The specific cause unknown, but there was enemy ground fire in the area. He was a member of the 481st TFS at time of his death” and had flown over 75 combat missions. (1)
John is buried at the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery and is honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 02e, Line 107.
Sources: Award/Bio info – HonorStates.org; (1) findagrave.com
Units Assigned
- 1966 481st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 27th Tactical Fighter Wing, 6250th Combat Support Group, 13th Air Force, Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam (F-100)
Awards & Decorations
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Flight Info
F-100
Military & Civilian Education
Military Education:
- 1958 USMA Prep School
- 1962 USAFA (Distinguished Graduate)
Civilian Education:
- Hyde Park High School
- University of Illinois (1.5 years)
