Timeline
Birth- Jun 24, 1946
, Kealakekua, HI
1955 - 1975Vietnam War- Ages: 40 - 23 years
Branch
Air Force
Served For
United States of America
Organization
Air Force
Conflict Period
Vietnam War
Organization Code
AF
Gold Star
Enlistment- Jun 6, 1969-Age: 23 years
Discharge- Jan 28, 1986-Age: 40 years
Death- Jan 28, 1986-Age: 40 years
Unknown
He died in the destruction of the Space Shuttle Challenger, on which he was serving as Mission Specialist for mission STS-51-L.
Burial
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii
Other Facts
Full Name
Ellison Onizuka
Full Name
Ellison Shoji Onizuka
Social Security Number
***-**-9990
Gender
Male
