Hubert E. Buchanan

By zthanson, 3 November, 2022
First Name
Hubert
Middle Name
E.
Last Name
Buchanan
Birthdate
Hometown
Scottsburg, IN
Rank
Captain
Service Branch
Air Force
Date Captured
Date Repatriated
Pre Capture Image
Man in a decorated U.S. Air Force suit.
PreCapture Description

Hubert Buchanan earned his commission as a Second Lieutenant. in the U.S. Air Force at Lackland AFB, Texas, on May 12, 1964. Lieutenant Buchanan next attended Undergraduate Pilot Training and was awarded his pilot wings at Laredo AFB, Texas, in June 1965, followed by Pilot Systems Operator Training and F-4 Phantom II Combat Crew Training from June to December 1965. His next assignment was as an F-4 Pilot Systems Operator with the 16th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Eglin AFB, Florida, from December 1965 to August 1966, followed by service as an F-4 Pilot Systems Operator with the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Ubon Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, from August 1966 until he was forced to eject over North Vietnam and was taken as a Prisoner of War on September 16, 1966.

Post Release Image
Older gentleman in a collared shirt.
Post Release Description

Captain Buchanan was released during “Operation Homecoming” on March 4, 1973. He was briefly hospitalized to recover from his injuries at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, and then left active duty on August 10, 1973.

Honors, Citations, and Commendations
  • Silver Star (2)
  • Legion of Merit
  • Bronze Star
  • Purple Heart (2)
  • Air Medal (2)
  • Prisoner of War Medal
Passed away before release
Post Release