Harry Lee Blackburn Jr.

By zthanson, 22 February, 2023
First Name
Harry
Middle Name
Lee
Last Name
Blackburn
Suffix
Jr.
Birthdate
Hometown
Highland Springs, Virginia
Rank
Captain
Service Branch
Navy
Date Captured
Date Repatriated
Pre Capture Image
Man in a decorated U.S. Navy suit.
PreCapture Description

Harry Lee Blackburn Jr. served as an executive officer of Fighter Squadron 92, based at Miramar Naval Air Station. On May 10, 1972, after effectively hitting two anti-aircraft positions, Commander Blackburn’s plane was hit and he was forced to eject and subsequently was captured by the North Vietnamese.

Post Release Image
Black rectangle with text inside that says 'Died in Captivity, Date Unknown.’
Post Release Description

Harry Blackburn passed away while in captivity.  His remains were returned to the United States in November 1986 and he was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California.

Passed away before release
In Memorium