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Wayne Eugene Fullam
He was a Vietnam War Era casualty on October 7, 1967. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ Remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ Memorialized with +1 Day of Honor Water. ★ Thanks to San Diego Coin & Bullion for making this possible.
Wayne Eugene Fullam
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Wayne Eugene Fullam is among the 11,862 American Gold Star casualties recorded in our archive with close ties to Tennessee. This is a substantial number of individuals who gave their lives in service to their country.
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SERVICE OVERVIEW
| Name | Wayne Eugene Fullam |
| From | Hamilton County, Tennessee |
| Born | March 9, 1932 |
| Death | October 7, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Branch | US Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Specialty | Pilot Tactical Fighter F 105 |
| Group | 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| MIA Status | Declared Dead while Missing |
| Cause | Died while missing in action, air crash on land, body subsequently recovered |
| Awarded |
★ Purple Heart |
ORIGINS
Wayne Eugene Fullam was born on March 9, 1932. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Hamilton County included within the archival record. We have Chattanooga listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the Air Force. Entered via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He had the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Occupation or specialty was Pilot Tactical Fighter F 105. Service number was 411507198. Served with 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
CASUALTY
Fullam was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on October 7, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Died while missing in action, air crash on land, body subsequently recovered". Incident location: North Vietnam, Binh Dinh province.
DETAILS
Lieutenant Colonel Fullam was a member of the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On October 7, 1967, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a strike mission about 30 miles north-northeast of Haiphong, North Vietnam, when his plane was shot down. His remains were recovered on September 24, 1987 and identified on December 4, 1987.
REMEMBERED
Wayne Eugene Fullam is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.
Wayne is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 27e, Line 64.
COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Air Force Good Conduct Medal
PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.
Reference Links:
vvmf.org/ Wall-of-Faces/ 17409/ WAYNE-E-FULLAM
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Posted on 08.03.17
I served at Clark AFB from 1961 to 1963 with Col. Fullam when he was flying F100's for the 510th TFS. I was the base ammo officer and therefore knew most of the pilots. He was a true standout and a real friend to everyone. His death came 4 yrs. after I left the Air Force but he and his family have remained in my thoughts 'lo these many years. I have just returned from a visit to Clark and he was very much on my mind while there as well as my other pilot friends who lost their lives in that insane war
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