Myron L. Donald

By zthanson, 17 November, 2022
First Name
Myron
Middle Name
L.
Last Name
Donald
Birthdate
Hometown
Auburn, NY
Rank
Colonel
Service Branch
Air Force
Date Captured
Date Repatriated
Pre Capture Image
Man in a decorated U.S. Air Force suit.
PreCapture Description

Myron Donald entered the U.S. Air Force Academy in June 1961, and was commissioned a 2d Lt in the U.S. Air Force on June 9, 1965. Lieutenant Donald next completed Undergraduate Pilot Training and was awarded his pilot wings at Craig AFB, Alabama, followed by F-4 Phantom II Combat Crew Training. His first assignment was as an F-4 pilot with the 476th Tactical Fighter Squadron at George AFB, California, and then with the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Ubon Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, from September 1967 until he was forced to eject over North Vietnam and was taken as a Prisoner of War on February 23, 1968.

Post Release Image
Older gentleman in a suit.
Post Release Description

Captain Donald was released during “Operation Homecoming” on March 14, 1973. His next assignment was as Information Officer for the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, from August 1975 to June 1978, followed by service as Deputy Chief of the Information Division at Davis-Monthan from June 1978 to April 1979. Lieutenant Colonel Donald served as Editor of Airscoop with Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe at Ramstein AB, West Germany, from April 1979 to July 1983, and then as Chief of the Public Affairs Division with the 416th Bomb Wing at Griffiss AFB, New York, from July 1983 until his retirement from the Air Force on September 1, 1986. 

Honors, Citations, and Commendations
  • Legion of Merit
  • Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Bronze Star (2)
  • Prisoner of War Medal
Passed away before release
Post Release