Bruce Chalmers Ducat

By zthanson, 22 February, 2023
First Name
Bruce
Middle Name
Chalmers
Last Name
Ducat
Birthdate
Hometown
Bethesda, Maryland
Rank
Major
Service Branch
Air Force
Date Captured
Date Repatriated
Pre Capture Image
Close up photograph of a man.
PreCapture Description

Major Ducat, joined the U.S. Air Force from Maryland, and served with the 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Bruce Ducat served as a crewmember of an F-4C on December 2, 1966. While on the combat mission over North Vietnam, Ducat's aircraft was shot down and subsequently he was captured by the North Vietnamese.

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

Bruce Ducat died while in captivity. His remains were returned to the United States on March 18, 1977 and are interred at Arlington National Cemetery.

Passed away before release
In Memorium