| PersonID | 642330 |
| Name | Mechenbier, Edward J. |
| Branch | U.S. Air Force |
| Current Status | Retired |
| Graduation | 1964 |
| Squadron | CS 22 |
| Home Town | Dayton |
| Home State | OH |
| High School | Chaminade High School, Dayton, OH |
| High School Activities | Natl Honor Society, Class President (3) |
| Post High School | None |
| Academy Experiences | Comm's List(5),Ski Club,Photo Club,Audio Club, Prof Studies, KAFA-TV,Baseball,Lacrosse |
| Academic Degree Major | BS-Unspec USAF Academy 1964
ACSC(R) 1975
NSM(R) 1986 |
| Active Duty Assignments Before Capture | PltTng,VanceAFB,OK,PltDavisMonthanAFB,AZ,Plt92ndTFSqBentwatersRAFStn,UK,Plt,F-$C,DanangAB,RVN |
| Capture Conflict | Vietnam |
| Combat Information | SEA Tour Commenced 2 December, 1966 |
| Capture Mission | Fourth in a flight of four F-4Cs, aircraft was reported on fire. Both pilots ejected, two good parachutes were seen and two beepers heard for several seconds |
| MIA Information and Dates | Reported MIA on1 4 June, 1967
Changed to Captured on 4 Augst, 1967 |
| Capture Date | 6/14/1967 |
| POW Locations and Dates | Various locations in and around Hanoi,NVN |
| Release Date | 2/18/1973 |
| Rank at Capture | 1st Lt |
| Rank at Release | Capt |
| Military and Civilian Jobs after Release | Plt,4950th TestWg,W-PattAFB,OH,Plt/CmdPost/Ops Off/Cmdr,162ndTFSq,Oh,ANG,W-PattAFB,OH,MobAsst to Cmdr,Joint LogHqAFMC,W-PattAFB,OH,
Mgr,CentReg/Mgr,EastrnReg,GenElecCorp,Fairborn,OH,Consultant/V-Pres,SciAPPCorp,Beavercreek,OH,
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| Burial Site | N/A |
| Aeronautical Speciality Rating | Command Piolot |
| Notable Military & Civilian Decorations & Awards | DSM,SS(2),DFC(2),BS(V),PH(2),MSM,AM(9),AFCM,POWM |
| Comments | Resigned from active Air Force as Capt 30 June,1975
Served w.Ohio Natl Guard
Retired as MGen, from USAF 30 June,2004 |
