Introduction
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- History
- Recipients
- Citations
History (source: Wikipedia)
The Air Medal was established by Executive Order 9158, signed by
Franklin D. Roosevelt, on 11 May 1942. The Air Medal was awarded
retroactive to 8 September 1939. The medal is awarded to anyone who,
while serving in any capacity in or with the Armed Forces of the
United States, have distinguished themselves by meritorious
achievement while participating in aerial flight.
During World War II the medal's award criteria varied widely
depending on the theater of operations, the aircraft flown, and the
missions accomplished. In Europe some bomber crewmembers received it
for five sorties; elsewhere much higher criteria were used.
The Air Medal may be awarded to recognize single acts of merit or
heroism, or for meritorious service. Award of the Air Medal is
primarily intended to recognize those personnel who are on current
crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to
participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the
performance of their primary duties. However, it may also be awarded
to certain other individuals whose combat duties require regular and
frequent flying in other than a passenger status, or individuals who
perform a particularly noteworthy act while performing the function
of a crew member but who are not on flying status. These individuals
must make a discernible contribution to the operational land combat
mission or to the mission of the aircraft in flight.
Examples of personnel whose combat duties require them to fly
include those in the attack elements of units involved in air-land
assaults against an armed enemy and those directly involved in
airborne command and control of combat operations. Also to include
personnel performing "Dustoff" Medevac operations. Awards will not
be made to individuals who use air transportation solely for the
purpose of moving from point to point in a combat zone.
Subsequent awards of the Air Medal are denoted in the U.S. Army
by award numerals displayed on the medal and ribbon. The Army
originally used oak leaf clusters, however it changed to numerals
during the Vietnam War when the number of Air Medals awarded became
too large to be annotated on a single ribbon. The Army and the Air
Force also awards the Air Medal with the "V" Device for acts of
heroism.
The Secretary of the Air Force approved the "V" device for Air
Medals awarded for heroism effective 21 Oct 2004. This applies to
all Air Force members (Active Duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National
Guard), retirees, and veterans. It is not authorized for wear on the
medal for an earlier date.
The Air Force does not utilize numerals on the Air Medal.
Subsequent awards are annotated with the traditional oak leaf
clusters. Enlisted members are also awarded three points toward
promotion.
Air Medal Recipients - Korean War
- Chastain, 1LT R.E. (11th award) (see Citation)
- Curtis, 1LT Don W. (citations not found - yet!)
- Dickson, 1LT James T. (4th award) (see Citation)
- Gilliam, 1LT Patteson (air medal w/two Oak Leaf clusters)
(citation not found - yet!)
- Hurry, 2LT Cecil (4th award) (see Citation)
- Lawrence, 1LT James P. (10th award) (see Citation)
- Lawrence, 1LT James P. (11th award) (see Citation)
- Lear, CAPT Leslie W. (citation not found - yet!)
- LeMaster, SSGT Edward B. III (citation not found - yet!)
- Lowe, CAPT James A. lJr. (citation not found - yet!)
- Nyvall, 1LT Vernon E. (12th award) (see Citation)
- Ogden, 1LT Robert J. (12th award) (see Citation)
- Purifoy, CAPT George R. lJr. (citation not found - yet!)
- Ranbdels, CAPT James B. (5 air medals - citations not found
- yet)
- Sadler, 1LT Warren H. (13th award) (see Citation)
- Sadler, 1LT Warren H. (14th award) (see Citation)
- Sullivan, CAPT Marcus L. (4th award) (see Citation)
- Whelan, 1LT Dennis J. (4th award) (see Citation section)
Air Medal Citations - Korean War
A
B
Baker, Donald A. (1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 257 - 28 October 1950
The first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight is
awarded to the following named officer. During the period
indicated [this enlisted man] performed ten combat missions in
support of the 25th Infantry Division. By [his] accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information [he] contributed materially
to the success of Division operations.
Sergeant First Class Donald A. Baker, RA39734796, Artillery,
Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 25th Infantry Division
Artillery, 4 September to 29 September 1950 in Korea.
Entered the military service from Georgia.
Beverly, Paul
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 247 - 25 October 1950
First Lieutenant Paul Beverly, 02202204, Artillery, 90th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army. The Air
Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial
flight is awarded to the following named [officer]. During
the period [24 September to 30 September 1950] in Korea, [he]
performed ten combat missions in support of the 25th Infantry
Division. By [his] accurate spotting of targets for United
Nations aircraft and by obtaining valuable reconnaissance
information [he] contributed materially to the success of
Division operations. Entered the military service from
Virginia.
C
Chastain, R.E. (11th Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 204 - 27 September 1950
First Lieutenant R.E. Chastain, 01173184, Artillery, 64th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army. During the
period 3 September to 6 September 1950 Lieutenant Chastain
performed ten combat missions in Korea in support of the 25th
Infantry Division. By his accurate spotting of targets for
United Nations aircraft and by obtaining valuable reconnaissance
information he contributed materially to the success of the
Division operations. Entered the military service from
Kansas.
Cory, Rennie
First Lieutenant Rennie Cory, 01686831, Artillery, 90th Field
Artillery Battalion, United States Army. During the period
29 July to 8 August 1950 Lieutenant Cory performed ten combat
missions in Korea in support of the 25th Infantry Division.
By his accurate spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft
and by obtaining valuable reconnaissance information he
contributed materially to the success of Division operations.
Entered the military service from Virginia.
D
Davis, Claiborne W. (1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air
Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 257 - 28 October 1950
The first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight is
awarded to the following named officer. During the period
indicated [this officer] performed ten combat missions in
support of the 25th Infantry Division. By [his] accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information [he] contributed materially
to the success of Division operations.
Captain Claiborne W. Davis, 037001, Artillery, Headquarters,
25th Infantry Division, United States Army, 29 July to 14
September 1950 in Korea. Entered the military service from
Oklahoma.
Dickson, James T. (3rd Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 247 - 25 October 1950
1LT James T. Dickson, 01178457, Artillery, 89th Medium Tank
Battalion, United States Army. The third Bronze Oak Leaf
Cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while
participating in aerial flight is awarded to the [above named
officer]. During the period indicated [16 September to 24
September 1950] [this officer] performed ten combat missions in
support of the 25th Infantry Division. By [his] accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information [he] contributed materially
to the success of Division operations. Entered the
military service from North Carolina.
Diebold, James A.
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 247 - 25 October 1950
First Lieutenant James A. Diebold, 02037123, Artillery, 8th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army. The Air
Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial
flight is awarded to the following named [officer]. During
the period [12 September to 16 September 1950] in Korea, [he]
performed ten combat missions in support of the 25th Infantry
Division. By [his] accurate spotting of targets for United
Nations aircraft and by obtaining valuable reconnaissance
information [he] contributed materially to the success of
Division operations. Entered the military service from
Kentucky.
Diebold, James A. (1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air
Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 257 - 28 October 1950
The first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight is
awarded to the following named officer. During the period
indicated [this officer] performed ten combat missions in
support of the 25th Infantry Division. By [his] accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information [he] contributed materially
to the success of Division operations.
First Lieutenant James A. Diebold, 02037123, Artillery, 5th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army, 16 September to
19 September 1950 in Korea. Entered the military service
from Kentucky.
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Ellsworth, Lyle (1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 257 - 28 October 1950
The first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight is
awarded to the following named officer. During the period
indicated [this enlisted man] performed ten combat missions in
support of the 25th Infantry Division. By [his] accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information [he] contributed materially
to the success of Division operations.
Corporal Lyle Ellsworth, RA19348640, Infantry, Headquarters
Company, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army, 11 August
to 18 September 1950 in Korea. Entered the military
service from Arizona.
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Goforth, William C. (1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the
Air Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 257 - 28 October 1950
The first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight is
awarded to the following named officer. During the period
indicated [this enlisted man] performed ten combat missions in
support of the 25th Infantry Division. By [his] accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information [he] contributed materially
to the success of Division operations.
Corporal William C. Goforth, RA38784776, Infantry,
Headquarters Company, 25th Infantry Division, United States
Army, 23 August to 13 September 1950 in Korea. Entered the
military service from Oklahoma.
H
Hansen, Arthur
Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division Sergeant Arthur Hansen, RA12280232, Infantry, Headquarters
Company, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army, is cited for meritorious achievement against an armed
enemy during the period 7 June to 10 September 1951. During this period Sergeant Hansen performed the
duties of an aerial observer in an unarmed liaison type aircraft over hostile territory in Korea. He
flew thirty combat missions at altitudes which subjected him to constant ground activity in order to observe
enemy movements and disposition. The outstanding professional skill and courage displayed by Sergeant
Hansen during these flights reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the
military service from the State of New Jersey.
Hurry, Cecil (3rd Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 247 - 25 October 1950
2LT Cecil Hurry, 01688463, Artillery, 159th Field Artillery
Battalion, United States Army. The third Bronze Oak Leaf
Cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while
participating in aerial flight is awarded to the [above named
officer]. During the period indicated [6 September to 11
September 1950] [this officer] performed ten combat missions in
support of the 25th Infantry Division. By [his] accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information [he] contributed materially
to the success of Division operations. Entered the
military service from South Dakota.
I
J
Jenson, Vernon C.
Second Lieutenant Vernon C. Jenson, 02039470, Artillery, 64th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army. For
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.
During the period 19 August to 11 September 1950, Lieutenant
Jenson performed ten combat missions in Korea in support of the
25th Infantry Division. By his accurate spotting of
targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining valuable
reconnaissance information he contributed materially to the
success of Division operations. Entered the military
service from Texas.
K
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Lawrence, James P. (10th Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air
Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 204 - 27 September 1950
First Lieutenant James Lawrence, 01168772, Artillery, 8th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army. During the
period 29 August to 1 September 1950 Lieutenant Lawrence
performed ten combat missions in support of the 25th Infantry
Division in Korea. By his accurate spotting of targets for
United Nations aircraft and by obtaining valuable reconnaissance
information he contributed materially to the success of Division
operations. Entered the military service from
Pennsylvania.
Lawrence James P. (11th Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air
Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 206 - 27 September 1950
First Lieutenant James Lawrence, 01168772, Artillery, 8th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army. During the
period 1 September to 4 September 1950 Lieutenant Lawrence
performed ten combat missions in support of the 25th Infantry
Division in Korea. By his accurate spotting of targets for
United Nations aircraft and by obtaining valuable reconnaissance
information he contributed materially to the success of Division
operations. Entered the military service from
Pennsylvania.
Luttrell, James F. (3rd Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air
Medal)
Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division
General Orders No. 138 - 25 April 1953
First Lieutenant James F. Luttrell, 0995126, Artillery,
United States Army, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 38th
Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in Korea.
For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight
from 24 December 1952 to 17 February 1953. Entered the
military service from Alabama.
M
Marvin, Wilmer O.
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 247 - 25 October 1950
First Lieutenant Wilmer O. Marvin, Artillery, 159th Field
Artillery Battalion, United States Army. The Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight is
awarded to the following named [officer]. During the
period [26 July to 4 August 1950] in Korea, [he] performed ten
combat missions in support of the 25th Infantry Division.
By [his] accurate spotting of targets for United Nations
aircraft and by obtaining valuable reconnaissance information
[he] contributed materially to the success of Division
operations. Entered the military service from
Pennsylvania.
Marvin, Wilmer O. (1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 257 - 28 October 1950
The first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight is
awarded to the following named officer. During the period
indicated [this officer] performed ten combat missions in
support of the 25th Infantry Division. By [his] accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information [he] contributed materially
to the success of Division operations.
First Lieutenant Wilmer O Marvin, 057641, Artillery, 159th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army, 4 August to 8
August 1950 in Korea. Entered the military service from
Pennsylvania.
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Nyvall, Vernon E.
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 206 - 27 September 1950
First Lieutenant Vernon E. Nyvall, 01181707, Artillery, 64th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army. During the
period 1 September to 4 September 1950 in Korea, First
Lieutenant Nyvall performed ten combat missions in support of
the 25th Infantry Division in Korea. By his accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information he contributed materially to
the success of Division operations. Entered the military service
from Minnesota.
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Ogden, Robert J.
First Lieutenant Robert J. Ogden, 01164559, Artillery, 8th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army. During the
period 2 September to 4 September 1950 in Korea, First
Lieutenant Ogden performed ten combat missions in support of the
25th Infantry Division in Korea. By his accurate spotting
of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining valuable
reconnaissance information he contributed materially to the
success of Division operations. Entered the military service
from New York.
P
Parkinson, Raymond E. (1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air
Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 257 - 28 October 1950
The first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight is
awarded to the following named officer. During the period
indicated [this enlisted man] performed ten combat missions in
support of the 25th Infantry Division. By [his] accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information [he] contributed materially
to the success of Division operations.
Sergeant First Class Raymond E. Parkinson, RA20350090,
Infantry, Headquarters Company, 25th Infantry Division, United
States Army, 3 September to 12 September 1950 in Korea.
Entered the military service from Maryland.
Parrish, Dudley T. (1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air
Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 257 - 28 October 1950
The first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight is
awarded to the following named officer. During the period
indicated [this officer] performed ten combat missions in
support of the 25th Infantry Division. By [his] accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information [he] contributed materially
to the success of Division operations.
Major Dudley T. Parrish, 0926221, General Staff Corps,
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army, 9
September to 24 September 1950 in Korea. Entered the
military service from Virginia.
Pierson, Bert (6th Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 204 - 27 September 1950
First Lieutenant Bert Pierson, 02014459, Artillery, 90th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army. During the
period 30 August to 7 September 1950 Lieutenant Pierson
performed ten combat missions in Korea in support of the 25th
Infantry Division. By his accurate spotting of targets for
United Nations aircraft and by obtaining valuable reconnaissance
information he contributed materially to the success of the
Division operations. Entered the military service from
Oklahoma.
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Reese, Neil
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 247 - 25 October 1950
First Lieutenant Neil Reese, 0527101, Artillery, 64th Field
Artillery Battalion, United States Army. The Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight is
awarded to the following named [officer]. During the
period [19 July to 26 July 1950] in Korea, [he] performed ten
combat missions in support of the 25th Infantry Division.
By [his] accurate spotting of targets for United Nations
aircraft and by obtaining valuable reconnaissance information
[he] contributed materially to the success of Division
operations. Entered the military service from California.
Reese, Neil (1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 257 - 28 October 1950
The first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight is
awarded to the following named officer. During the period
indicated [this officer] performed ten combat missions in
support of the 25th Infantry Division. By [his] accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information [he] contributed materially
to the success of Division operations.
First Lieutenant Neil Reese, 0527101, Artillery, 64th Field
Artillery Battalion, United States Army, 26 July to 9 September
1950 in Korea. Entered the military service from
California.
Ryan, Thomas K. (8th Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal)
Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division
General Orders No. 87 - 5 November 1950
Award of the Eighth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal.
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive
Order 9158, 11 May 1952 (Sec III WD Bul 25, 1942), as amended by
Executive Order 9242-A, 11 September 1942 (Sec III WD Bul 49,
1942), the Eighth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight
during the period indicated is awarded to the following named
officer:
Captain Thomas K. Ryan, 0472142, Corps of Engineers, Army of
the United States, 10 October 1950 to 19 October 1950.
Entered the military service from Oregon.
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Sadler, Warren H. (13th Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 204 - 27 September 1950
First Lieutenant Warren H. Sadler, 0953592, Artillery, 159th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army. During the
period 30 August to 1 September 1950 Lieutenant Sadler performed
ten combat missions in Korea in support of the 25th Infantry
Division. By his accurate spotting of targets for United
Nations aircraft and by obtaining valuable reconnaissance
information he contributed materially to the success of Division
operations. Entered the military service from Virginia.
Sadler, Warren H. (14th Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 206 - 27 September 1950
First Lieutenant Warren H. Sadler, 0953592, Artillery, 159th
Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army. During the
period 1 September to 4 September 1950, Lieutenant Sadler
performed ten combat missions in Korea in support of the 25th
Infantry Division. By his accurate spotting of targets for
United Nations aircraft and by obtaining valuable reconnaissance
information he contributed materially to the success of Division
operations. Entered the military service from Virginia.
Stith, Benjamin F. Jr.
Captain Benjamin F. Stith, Jr., 01304631, Infantry,
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 15th
Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army, is cited for
meritorious achievement against an armed enemy during the period
1 September to 6 October 1951. During this period Captain
Stith performed the duties of an aerial observer in an unarmed
liaison type aircraft over hostile territory in Korea. He
participated in twenty combat missions at altitudes which
subjected him to constant ground activity in order to obtain
reconnaissance information regarding the enemy. The
outstanding professional skill and courage displayed by Captain
Stith during these flights reflect great credit upon himself and
the military service. Entered the military service from
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Sullivan, Marcus L. (3rd Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 247 - 25 October 1950
Captain Marcus L. Sullivan, 01999254, Artillery, 159th Field
Artillery Battalion, United States Army. The third Bronze Oak
Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while
participating in aerial flight is awarded to the [above named
officer]. During the period indicated [18 September to 20
September 1950] [this officer] performed ten combat missions in
support of the 25th Infantry Division. By [his] accurate
spotting of targets for United Nations aircraft and by obtaining
valuable reconnaissance information [he] contributed materially
to the success of Division operations. Entered the military
service from Texas.
Smith, Raymond B.
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 247 - 25 October 1950
Corporal Raymond B. Smith, RA18004003, Artillery,
Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 25th Infantry Division
Artillery, United States Army. The Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight is
awarded to the following named [enlisted man]. During the
period [16 August to 27 September 1950] in Korea, [he] performed
ten combat missions in support of the 25th Infantry Division.
By [his] accurate spotting of targets for United Nations
aircraft and by obtaining valuable reconnaissance information
[he] contributed materially to the success of Division
operations. Entered the military service from Nebraska.
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Whelan, Dennis J. (4th award)
Fort Devens, Massachusetts, October 7 - First Lieutenant
Dennis J. Whelan, 29, of 10 Westminster Road, Baldwin, New York,
son of Mrs. Catherine G. Whelan of 214 Maple Avenue, Rockville
Centre, New York, has been awarded his third Oak-Leaf Cluster to
the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in
aerial flight in Korea. Now a member of the Air Section,
191st Field Artillery Battalion, 278th Regimental Combat Team at
Fort Devens, the decoration was awarded for the period September
7 to October 18, 1952, while a member of the Aviation Section,
555th Field Artillery Battalion, in Korea. Whelan piloted
a light, unarmed aircraft over enemy territory repeatedly at
altitudes so low as to be within range of hostile small-arms
fire. First entering the Army in 1943, Whelan served in
Korea from November 1945 to September 1948, two years of which
were as a Civil Service employee of the Army. His current
tour of duty in Korea was from April 1952 to June 1953. He
is a 1942 graduate of St. Agnes Academic High School, Rockville
Centre.
[KWE Note: 1Lt. Whelan received his second Oak Leaf to the
Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in
aerial flight in Korea, 5 July 1952 - 6 September 1952.]
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Yerger, Maury Fontaine
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Air Medal to
Lieutenant Commander Maury Fontaine Yerger (NSN: 0-165477), United States Navy, for meritorious
achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Jet Fighter Aircraft in Fighter Squadron Twenty-Three
(VF-23), based on board the U.S.S. Essex (CV-9), during operations against enemy aggressor forces in
Korea from 1 August 1952 to 17 October 1952. Completing twenty missions during this period, Lieutenant
Commander Yerger participated in daring flights over an active combat area in the face of grave hazards.
By his courage, skilled airmanship and devotion to duty throughout, he contributed materially to the
success achieved by his squadron and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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