KORWALD - Korean War Air Loss Data

Korean War Air Loss Database (KORWALD)

Name

Rank

Military Service

Status

Aircraft Type

Tail Number

Date of Loss

Squadron

Group or Wing

AARON, George NMI

1LT

USAF

RCV

B-29A

44-69682

510412

93rd Bombardment Squadron

19th Bombardment Wing

Circumstances of Loss: Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No. 2 engine and then entire wing caught fire, exploded, crashed into mountain, tail gunner of B-29 6323 observed crash, no parachutes observed

AARONSON, Philip NMI

SSGT

USAF

RMC B-29A

45-21814

Circumstances of Loss: Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted

501110

371st Bmb Sq

307th Bmb Wg

ABBOTT, John

LTJG

USN

RSC

F4U-4B

63033

520122

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA during bomb run, cuaght fire, headed for the water, bailed out 20 mi S of Hungnam, rescued

VF-53

USS Essex (CV-9)

ABBOTT, Richard D.

SSGT

USAF

RMC B-26B

44-34529

520219

8th Bmb Sq (L)

3rd Bmb Wg (L)

Circumstances of Loss: Night intruder msn, hit by AAA, crew bailed out, crashed btwn Sinchon-Sariwon, Anak, NK, 3rd ARS helos and Fifth AF fighters searched area, negative results

ABERCROMBIE, Norman T.

CAPT

USAF

RSC

B-29A

45-21822

520129

Circumstances of Loss: Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully

344th Bmb Sq

98th Bmb Wg

ABNEY, Donald L.

A2C

USAF

RCV

B-29A

44-69818

530707

28th Bmb Sq

Circumstances of Loss: On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang)

19th Bmb Wg

ABPLANALP, Bobby D.

SGT

USAF

RSC

B-29A

44-61932

511024

343rd Bmb Sq

98th Bmb Wg

Circumstances of Loss: 40-70 MiGs attacked formation, damaged, crew bailed out over Wonsan Harbor near Tri-yom-do, US Navy aircraft flew RESCAP over the crew, small craft and destroyers

ABRAHAMS, Charles W.

1LT

USMC

RSC

F4U-4B

62999

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA, forced to land in enemy-held area near Chunchon, aircraft later destroyed

510130

VMF-323

USS Badoeng Strait

ABRAHAMSON, Gerald D.

A2C

USAF

RMC B-29A

42-65357

Circumstances of Loss: Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon)

530129

28th Bombardment Squadron

19th Bombardment Wing

ADAMEC, George E.

1LT

USAF

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed 30 seconds after take-off from K-2

RCV

B-26C

44-35630

510105

162nd Tac Recon Sq (Night

543rd Tac Spt Gp

ADAMS, Donald E.

ENS

USN

KIA

F4U-4

97372

520814

VF-74

Circumstances of Loss: Poss hit by AAA, did not pull out of bombing run, crashed and exploded, Side Nr. IL403, no egress noted

USS Bon Homme

ADAMS, Donald L.

CAPT

USAF

NBD

B-29A

44-61751

521031

93rd Bombardment Squadron

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort

19th Bombardment Wing

ADAMS, Frederick D.

1LT

USMC

NIJ

HRS-1

127802

510928

HMR-161

Circumstances of Loss: Flew into ground during night landing, crashed & burned

ADAMS, James Q.

SSGT

USAF

RSC

B-29A

44-62252

510412

371st Bmb Sq

Circumstances of Loss: Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul)

1st Mar Div 307th Bmb Wg

ADAMS, John H.

1LT

USAF

MIA

B-29A

44-62183

Circumstances of Loss: Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK

520610

28th Bombardment Squadron

19th Bombardment Wing

ADAMS, Robert H.

CAPT

USAF

NBD

B-29A

44-62083

520131

Circumstances of Loss: Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB

372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment

Notes/Explanations: (Unless denoted below, this report reflects information as reported in the service member's military record at the time of loss.) - The "Grade" and "Rank" fields reflect the individual's pay grade and military rank as reflected by the military service; promotions awarded subsequent to the date of loss are appropriately reflected. - The "Date of Death" field indicates the individual's date of death as determined by the individual Service Secretary. In the case of some individuals, this date was established by a Presumptive Finding Of Death (PFOD). - The "Returned Date" field is the date the individual's remains were returned to the United States control. This date will be reflected only after a positive identification has been made. - The "Status" field reflects the current classification of the individual as determined by the military branch of service. (KIA - Killed in Action; MIA - Missing in Action; POW - Prisoner of War; NBD - Non-Battle Death).

Report Prepared: 3/11/2015

Page Number: 1

Name

Rank

Military Service

Status

Aircraft Type

Tail Number

Date of Loss

Squadron

Group or Wing

ADAMS, Robert NMI

1LT

USAF

MIA

B-26B

44-34547

Circumstances of Loss: Night intruder msn, last contact at 2113L, equipped with searchlight to spot targets

ADCOCK, A. C.

1LT

USAF

NIJ

T-7

41-21069

Circumstances of Loss: F4U hit the T-7 while conducting missed approach at K-3, T-7 waiting to take off

ADDICOTT, JR., Leslie

LTJG

USN

RSC

AD-4

Circumstances of Loss: Insufficient air speed leaving bow, crashed ahead of the ship

129011

510929 510719 520802

729th Bmb Sq (L) VA-55

452nd Bmb Wg (L) 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg USS Essex (CVA-9)

ADLER, Ernest M

1LT

USAF

MIA

B-26B

44-34336

511015

13th Bombardment Squadron

3rd Bombardment Wing

Circumstances of Loss: Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire NW of Nanchonjom, 1 engine out, last contact with Dentist Control at 14/2148 hours, bail out order given, SAR effort negative

ADLER, Junior M.

1LT

USAF

MIA

B-29A

44-86371

510507

345th Bmb Sq

98th Bmb Wg

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft

AFFOLDER, Henry L.

CAPT

USAF

RCV

C-46D

44-78257

510225

FEAMCOM

Circumstances of Loss: Returning from combat support msn to K-2, crashed into hill 4 mi SW of Iwakuni AB, Japan

AGAN, Alfred H.

CAPT

USMC

RCV

F4U-4

96756

510120

VMF-212

USS Bataan (CVL-29)

Circumstances of Loss: Damaged by enemy fire or own bomb blast, ditched 11 mi S of Inchon approx 1 mi offshore

AHLERS, John P.

CAPT

USAF

MIA

B-26B

43-22306

520810

Circumstances of Loss: Hit in the right main fuel tank inbound to target, Route Purple 18, no wreckage found, last contact 2327L

13th Bmb Sq (L)

3rd Bmb Wg (L)

AHRENDTS, Luther A.

LTJG

USN

INJ

AD-4L

12399E

511205

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA, lost aileron control, emergency landing at K-18, crashed into four parked F4Us

VF-54

USS Essex (CV-9)

AIKEN, James R.

CPL

USAF

KIA

B-26B

Circumstances of Loss: 1 of 5 B-26s, hit by AAA over Sunchon AB, NK, crashed, exploded

AIREY, H. J.

LT

USN

RSC

F4U-5N

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA, engine failure, forced to ditch

AKAGI, J. L.

LTJG

USN

Circumstances of Loss: Lost power, ditched ahead of the carrier

RSC

AD-4Q

44-34705 124717 120455

501229 530616 530705

729th Bmb Sq (L) VC-3 Det M VF-194

452nd Bmb Wg (L) USS Philippine Sea USS Boxer (CVA-21)

AKERS, Donald W.

CAPT

USAF

NBD

F-80C

49-656

511004

Hq, 8th Ftr/Bmbr Gp

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed into the sea inverted during weapons training flight at ROK range 10 mi W of K-6, SAR surface and air effort negative

8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp

AKIN, Rolan M.

1LT

USAF

POW B-26B

41-39441

510912

8th Bmb Sq (L)

Circumstances of Loss: Night intruder msn, inbound to target near point Z, crashed near Kumchon in the early a.m., SAR effort negative

3rd Bmb Wg (L)

AKINS, Larry B.

SGT

USAF

MIA

B-29A

44-86268

510407

371st Bmb Sq

307th Bmb Wg

Circumstances of Loss: Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter

ALBRIGHT, Richard L.

A1C

USAF

MIA

RB-29A

44-61727

520704

91st SRS (Photo)

Circumstances of Loss: Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and

ALDER, Jules

CPL

USAF

RMC B-26B

Circumstances of Loss: Last known location Purple Four, last contact with Dentist at 2107L

44-34420

520530

90th Bmb Sq (L)

3rd Bmb Wg (L)

Notes/Explanations: (Unless denoted below, this report reflects information as reported in the service member's military record at the time of loss.) - The "Grade" and "Rank" fields reflect the individual's pay grade and military rank as reflected by the military service; promotions awarded subsequent to the date of loss are appropriately reflected. - The "Date of Death" field indicates the individual's date of death as determined by the individual Service Secretary. In the case of some individuals, this date was established by a Presumptive Finding Of Death (PFOD). - The "Returned Date" field is the date the individual's remains were returned to the United States control. This date will be reflected only after a positive identification has been made. - The "Status" field reflects the current classification of the individual as determined by the military branch of service. (KIA - Killed in Action; MIA - Missing in Action; POW - Prisoner of War; NBD - Non-Battle Death).

Report Prepared: 3/11/2015

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Name

Rank

Military Service

Status

Aircraft Type

Tail Number

Date of Loss

Squadron

Group or Wing

ALDRICH, Charles S.

1LT

USAF

RSC

C-119C

49-172

520116

61st Trp Car Sq

314th Trp Car Wg (P)

Circumstances of Loss: On routine resupply mission to K-16, poss prop blade failure, both engines separated from aircraft in flight, crashed into the sea approx 20 mi SE of K-3 (Pohang)

ALDRIDGE, Eugene G.

1LT

USAF

MIA

F-86E

52-2836

530711

335th Ftr-Int Sq

4th Ftr-Int Gp

Circumstances of Loss: Collided with F-86 (51-12972), disintegrated, burned

ALESSI, Vincent

UNK

USAF

INJ

B-26B

Circumstances of Loss: Night Intruder mission, crashed on take-off, aircraft destroyed

44-347901

520104

13th Bmb Sq (L)

3rd Bmb Gp (L)

ALEXANDER, FNU

UNK

USAF

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by gnd fire, crashed behind friendly lines

RSC

F-51D

44-73865

510423

67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq

18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp

ALEXANDER, Floyd N.

SGT

USA

RCV

Circumstances of Loss: Downed by friendly artillery 2 mi NE of Inje, Korea

C-119B

48-350

510603

ALEXANDER, G. W.

LT

USN

RSC

AD-4

123924

530321

Circumstances of Loss: Ditched due to fire and mechanical failure

ALEXANDER, Mike B.

UNK

USAF

UNK

B-26B

43-22390

521204

Circumstances of Loss: Downed by gnd fire, last contact at 2134L

ALEXANDER, Richard L.

CSAPT

USAF

RSC

B-29A

44-61776

520401

Circumstances of Loss: Lost Nr. 1 & 4 engines enroute to secondary target, successful bail-out approx. 3 mi N of Kansong

62nd Trp Car Sq VA-95

343rd Bmb Sq

314th Trp Car Wg (P) USS Philippine Sea 3rd Bmb Wg (L) 98th Bmb Wg

ALFORD, Clayton K.

LTJG

USN

RSC

F4U-4

81672

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA on rail interdiction mission, caught fire, successful bail out, Side Nr. 3166

520613

VF-193

USS Princeton (CVA-37)

ALKIRE, Jimmie H.

1LT

USAF

MIA

F-84E

Circumstances of Loss: 4 F-84s attacked by 4 MiG-15s at 1202L, crash not observed

ALLARD, R. I.

UNK

UNK

INJ

F4U-4

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed into the sea after tailhook assembly failed on landing

ALLARD, Thomas F.

LT

USN

Circumstances of Loss: Lost power after take-off, ditched

RSC

F4U-4

51-688 96965 97187

520909 520707 510824

7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq VF-193 VF-874

49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp USS Princeton (CVA-37) USS Bon Homme

ALLARD, Thomas F.

LT

USN

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA, caught fire, 20 mi SW Hungnam

RSC

F4U-4

81962

510711

VF-874

USS Bon Homme

ALLEN, Glen NMI

1LT

USMC

MIA

Cessna

133806

Circumstances of Loss: Shot down on recon mission in enemy area. 1 chute seen landing, gunfire heard

530118

ALLEN, JR., Charles E.

1LT

USAF

NBD

B-29A

44-62083

520131

Circumstances of Loss: Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB

ALLEN, Jack V.

CAPT

USAF

MIA

B-26C

44-35355

530701

Circumstances of Loss: Night intruder mission, hit by AAA, crew bailed out, last contact at 0032L

ALLEN, Robert M.

1LT

USAF

NIJ

F-80C

49-843

510322

Circumstances of Loss: Fuel flow problem, bad weather, landed on sandbar in Naktong River approx 13 mi SW of K-2

VMO-6

1st MAW

372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment

8th Bmb Sq (L)

3rd Bmb Wg (L)

7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq

49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp

Notes/Explanations: (Unless denoted below, this report reflects information as reported in the service member's military record at the time of loss.) - The "Grade" and "Rank" fields reflect the individual's pay grade and military rank as reflected by the military service; promotions awarded subsequent to the date of loss are appropriately reflected. - The "Date of Death" field indicates the individual's date of death as determined by the individual Service Secretary. In the case of some individuals, this date was established by a Presumptive Finding Of Death (PFOD). - The "Returned Date" field is the date the individual's remains were returned to the United States control. This date will be reflected only after a positive identification has been made. - The "Status" field reflects the current classification of the individual as determined by the military branch of service. (KIA - Killed in Action; MIA - Missing in Action; POW - Prisoner of War; NBD - Non-Battle Death).

Report Prepared: 3/11/2015

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Name

Rank

Military Service

Status

Aircraft Type

Tail Number

Date of Loss

Squadron

Group or Wing

ALLRED, Kenneth J.

ATAN

USN

NIJ

Circumstances of Loss: Failed to maintain altitude, speed on take-off, ditched

AD-4N

124146

501209

VC-190

USS Princeton (CV-37)

ALLRED, Robert E.

SSGT

USAF

MIA

B-26C

44-35783

510421

729th Bombardment Squadron

452nd Bombardment

Circumstances of Loss: Part of six aircraft flight, caught fire, wing fell off, crashed approx 4 mi NE of Wonchang-ni (19 mi NE Sunchon, NK), no egress noted

ALLSTON, James H.

1LT

USAF

MIA

F-86F

52-4323

530616

12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq

18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp

Circumstances of Loss: No. 2 man in four-man flight on armed reconnaissance mission, did not pull out of bomb run and crashed into the ground (Lt Forbes, flying lead on this mission, crash landed

ALMACK, Robert B.

1LT

USAF

RSC

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed on take-off at Yokota Air Base, no crew fatalities

B-29A

44-86247

511118

344th Bmb Sq

98th Bmb Wg

ALMOND, Craven P.

CAPT

USAF

INJ

Circumstances of Loss: On combat mission, crashed on take-off from K-2

F-80C

49-650

510307

16th Ftr-Int Sq

ALPERN, Edward N.

1LT

USAF

MIA

F-80C

49-569

510408

25th Ftr-Int Sq

Circumstances of Loss: Armed recce mission, hit by AAA while supporting unsuccessful rescue effort (Lt Lemke), crashed 5 mi W of Yongyu-ri, SAR effort negative

ALSIP, Edward O.

MAJ

USMC

RSC

F4U-4

81579

520906

VMA-312

Circumstances of Loss: Unsuccessful catapult launch from carrier, ditched

ALSTON, Calvin G.

CAPT

USMC

NIJ

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed 8.5 mi NE of X-83, mechanical failure

HRS-1

127803

520301

HMR-161

51st Ftr-Int Gp 51st Ftr-Int Gp USS Sicily (CVE-118) 1st Mar Div

ALT, Walter

LTJG

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA, ditched

USN

RSC

AD-4

127875

521015

VA-75

USS Bon Homme

ALTHOUSE, Robert M.

SFC

USA

RSC

AT-6F

Circumstances of Loss: Took off at 1010L, hit by enemy fire, exploded/crashed/burned

42-86252

AMANN, Emanuel R.

CAPT

USMC

RMC F4U-4

81150

Circumstances of Loss: Last seen recovering from dive bombing attack against railway, did not rejoin flight

AMBLER, J. B.

LT

USN

RSC

Circumstances of Loss: Ditched shortly after takeoff due to mechanical failure

HO3S-1

122719

520103 511004 520430

6148th Tac Ctl Sq VMF-323 HU-1

6147th Tac Ctl Gp MAG-12 USS Princeton (CVA-37)

AMMON, FNU

CAPT

USAF

NIJ

B-26B

350

Circumstances of Loss: Daylight mission, gnd fire knocked out oil cooler, forced to land at K-14

510721

729th Bmb Sq (L)

452nd Bmb Wg (L)

AMMON, Robert C.

CAPT

USAF

WIA

AT-6F

Circumstances of Loss: Damaged by gnd fire near Mandae-ri, caught fire, crew bailed out

44-81918

AMMONS, E. W.

AT3

USN

INJ

P2V-4

Circumstances of Loss: Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB

124227

AMMONS, James H.

TSGT

USAF

INJ

B-29A

45-21725

Circumstances of Loss: Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea

ANCTIL, Laurence A.

CAPT

USAF

MIA

F-82G

46-399

Circumstances of Loss: Patrolling between Pyongyang and Kangdong, did not return to K-2 from combat msn

510910 510121 510406 510127

6149th Tac Ctl Sq VP-22 370th Bmb Sq 68th Ftr-Int Sq

6147th Tac Ctl Gp

307th Bmb Wg 6160th ABW

Notes/Explanations: (Unless denoted below, this report reflects information as reported in the service member's military record at the time of loss.) - The "Grade" and "Rank" fields reflect the individual's pay grade and military rank as reflected by the military service; promotions awarded subsequent to the date of loss are appropriately reflected. - The "Date of Death" field indicates the individual's date of death as determined by the individual Service Secretary. In the case of some individuals, this date was established by a Presumptive Finding Of Death (PFOD). - The "Returned Date" field is the date the individual's remains were returned to the United States control. This date will be reflected only after a positive identification has been made. - The "Status" field reflects the current classification of the individual as determined by the military branch of service. (KIA - Killed in Action; MIA - Missing in Action; POW - Prisoner of War; NBD - Non-Battle Death).

Report Prepared: 3/11/2015

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Name

Rank

Military Service

Status

Aircraft Type

Tail Number

ANDERLE, JR., James J.

1LT

USAF

MIA

F-51D

45-11538

Circumstances of Loss: Probably downed by gnd fire, precise crash location unknown, SAR effort negative

ANDERSON, B. E.

LCDR

USN

NIJ

HO3S-1

124342

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed while conducting a resupply and evacuation mission near Sudong Myon

ANDERSON, Beriger A.

CPT

USAF

RCV

F-51D

UNK

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by gnd fire, crashed into hill near Sunchon between Tunchon and Kunu-ri

ANDERSON, Clarence D.

SSGT

USAF

Circumstances of Loss: Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea

INJ

B-29A

44-62279

ANDERSON, Dale W.

LT

USN

MIA

PBM-5

Circumstances of Loss: Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea

84787

ANDERSON, Eric W.

1LT

USAF

RCV

C-119B

48-350

Circumstances of Loss: Downed by friendly artillery 2 mi NE of Inje, Korea

ANDERSON, Francis C.

LT

USN

MIA

AD-4N

124748

Circumstances of Loss: Did not return from a night heckler mission, last psn over beach headed for Task Force

ANDERSON, Francis C.

LT

USN

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed into water after catapult launch

RSC

AD-4N

125712

ANDERSON, Henry NMI

1LT

USAF

INJ

Circumstances of Loss: Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed

B-29A

42-65369

ANDERSON, Joe E.

1LT

Circumstances of Loss: Caught fire, crash landed

USAF

NIJ

F-80C

49-672

ANDERSON, Millard O.

MAJ

USAF

NIJ

B-26B

44-34254

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA, landed at K-6, total loss

ANDERSON, Morris A.

LT

USN

RCV

F4U-4

97073

Circumstances of Loss: Practice bomb hit aircraft, knocked off empennage, crashed into sea, SAR effort negative

ANDERSON, Robert E.

1LT

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed into small hill at 0917L

USAF

MIA

F-84D

48-758

ANDERSON, Robert V.

1LT

USMC

INJ

Circumstances of Loss: Collided with truck which pulled into takeoff path at K-38

OY-2

ANDERSON, William A.

AD1

Circumstances of Loss: Engine failure, ditched

USN

NIJ

HO3S-1

ANDREA, Otto A.

MAJ

USMC

RSC

HTL-3

Circumstances of Loss: Lost power, crashed in 3 fathoms of water. Crew swam to shore

ANDRES, Russell A.

CAPT

USMC

NIJ

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed into the barrier on landing, jettisoned

F4U-4B

03919 122725 124566 62948

Date of Loss 500902 510922 501021 501019 521226 510603 530128 521005 510406 520613 510223 520128 520521 510516 500704 510825 521003

Squadron 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq VMO-6 39th Ftr-Int Sq 33rd Bombardment Squadron VP-47 62nd Trp Car Sq VC-35 Det F VC-35 Det F 93rd Bmb Sq 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 13th Bmb Sq (L) VF-113 154th Ftr-Bmbr Sq VMO-6 HU-1 HQ-33 VMA-312

Group or Wing 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 1st MAW 35th Ftr-Int Wg 22nd Bmb Wg

314th Trp Car Wg (P) USS Kearsarge (CVAUSS Kearsarge (CVA19th Bmb Gp 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 3rd Bmb Wg (L) USS Philippine Sea (CV136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg 1st MAW USS Valley Forge (CVMAG-33 USS Sicily (CVE-118)

Notes/Explanations: (Unless denoted below, this report reflects information as reported in the service member's military record at the time of loss.) - The "Grade" and "Rank" fields reflect the individual's pay grade and military rank as reflected by the military service; promotions awarded subsequent to the date of loss are appropriately reflected. - The "Date of Death" field indicates the individual's date of death as determined by the individual Service Secretary. In the case of some individuals, this date was established by a Presumptive Finding Of Death (PFOD). - The "Returned Date" field is the date the individual's remains were returned to the United States control. This date will be reflected only after a positive identification has been made. - The "Status" field reflects the current classification of the individual as determined by the military branch of service. (KIA - Killed in Action; MIA - Missing in Action; POW - Prisoner of War; NBD - Non-Battle Death).

Report Prepared: 3/11/2015

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Name

Rank

Military Service

Status

Aircraft Type

Tail Number

Date of Loss

Squadron

Group or Wing

ANDREWS, Charles M.

1LT

USAF

POW

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA, disintegrated, crashed near Sunan airfield

F-80C

49-583

510503

25th Fighter-Interceptor

51st Fighter-Interceptor

ANDREWS, Elberon G.

SGT

USAF

WIA

B-29A

44-62108

510410

343rd Bmb Sq

98th Bmb Wg

Circumstances of Loss: Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage

ANDREWS, Robert B.

CAPT

USAF

POW B-26B

44-34336

511015

13th Bombardment Squadron

3rd Bombardment Wing

Circumstances of Loss: Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire NW of Nanchonjom, 1 engine out, last contact with Dentist Control at 14/2148 hours, bail out order given, SAR effort negative

ANDRIDGE, JR., Herbert W.

MAJ

USAF

KIA

RF-51D

44-84792

Circumstances of Loss: No. 2 ship on two-ship armed recon mission, crashed into hill after strafing pass

510410

67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq

18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp

ANDROSKO, William E.

1LT

Circumstances of Loss: Ditched in the Transport Area

USMC

RSC

F4U-4B

97446

ANGSTMAN, Forrest B.

1LT

USAF

RCV

B-29A

44-62166

Circumstances of Loss: Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18)

ANTHONY, Roy NMI

CAPT

USAF

NBD

C-46D

44-78114

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3

ANTONUCCI, William L.

SGT

USMC

RCV

TBM-3E

Circumstances of Loss: Engine failure resulted in emergency landing 20 mi N of Sangju

53576

500915 520722 521115 520529

VMF-214

34th Trp Car Sq Hedron

USS Sicily (CVE-118) 307th Bmb Wg 315th Air Division 1st MAW

APODACA, Jose A.

SGT

USAF

RSC

B-29A

44-69866

Circumstances of Loss: Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L

500712

28th Bmb Sq

19th Bmb Wg

ARCHER, Thomas E.

MAJ

USMC

RSC

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA and crash-landed 20 miles SE of Cho-do

F4U-4B

97410

530503

VMA-312

ARCHERD, James O.

MSGT

USAF

RCV

B-29A

44-62279

501019

33rd Bombardment Squadron

Circumstances of Loss: Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea

ARDOIN, Sherley B.

CPL

USAF

RCV

B-29A

44-86400

520331

344th Bmb Sq

Circumstances of Loss: Four minutes after take-off, struck a small hill near village of Daimon, 6 mi NW of Yokota AB, Japan and burned

USS Bataan (CVL-29) 22nd Bmb Wg 98th Bmb Wg

ARGETIS, James NMI

1LT

USAF

MIA

B-29A

44-87734

520123

Circumstances of Loss: Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative.

93rd Bomb Sq

19th Bmb Wg

ARKINS, Joseph NMI

LT

USN

Circumstances of Loss: Power failure on take-off, ditched

RSC

ARMEL, Conrad J.

1LT

USAF

MIA

Circumstances of Loss: Night intruder mission, last radio contact at 260105L

ARMIT, Ernest D.

SGT

RAAF

KIA

Circumstances of Loss: 12 Meteors attacked by 40 MiG-15s, downed by MiG-15

ARMS, John W.

1LT

USAF

MIA

Circumstances of Loss: Heavy gnd fire, reports that one crewman taken prisoner

AD-4NA B-26B Meteor LT-6G

125754 44-34358 A77-949 49-3548

530615 520126 511201 530605

VF-194

USS Boxer (CVA-21)

8th Bmb Sq (L)

3rd Bmb Wg (L)

No. 77 Squadron

RAAF

6148th Tactical Conrol Squadron 6147th Tactical Control

Notes/Explanations: (Unless denoted below, this report reflects information as reported in the service member's military record at the time of loss.) - The "Grade" and "Rank" fields reflect the individual's pay grade and military rank as reflected by the military service; promotions awarded subsequent to the date of loss are appropriately reflected. - The "Date of Death" field indicates the individual's date of death as determined by the individual Service Secretary. In the case of some individuals, this date was established by a Presumptive Finding Of Death (PFOD). - The "Returned Date" field is the date the individual's remains were returned to the United States control. This date will be reflected only after a positive identification has been made. - The "Status" field reflects the current classification of the individual as determined by the military branch of service. (KIA - Killed in Action; MIA - Missing in Action; POW - Prisoner of War; NBD - Non-Battle Death).

Report Prepared: 3/11/2015

Page Number: 6

Name

Rank

Military Service

Status

Aircraft Type

Tail Number

Date of Loss

Squadron

Group or Wing

ARMSTRONG, Gerald C.

CAPT

USMC

RSC

F4U-4

81780

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA, oil leak, engine fire, ditched at mouth of the Yesong River, Han River Estuary

511010

VMF-212

ARMSTRONG, Harold A.

2LT

USAF

RSC

B-29A

44-62252

510412

371st Bmb Sq

Circumstances of Loss: Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul)

ARMSTRONG, Neil A.

ENS

USN

NIJ

F9F-2

Circumstances of Loss: Damaged by AAA, lost elevator control, forced to eject near K-3

125122

510903

VF-51

USS Rendova (CVE307th Bmb Wg USS Essex (CV-9)

ARMSTRONG, R. P.

ENS

USN

INJ

F4U-4B

Circumstances of Loss: Stalled during strafing run at low altitude, mushed into the ground

97442

510131

VF-113

USS Philippine Sea (CV-

ARMSTRONG, Sam G.

CAPT

USAF

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed on take-off, aircraft destroyed

NIJ

F-84E

49-2336

ARMSTRONG, Stephen

LT

SAAF

RSC

F-51D

44-74814

Circumstances of Loss: Engine fire, successful bail out, landed on hillside SW of Wonju (Mustang 315)

ARNOLD, Drexel E.

1LT

USAF

RCV

AT-6F

44-82555

Circumstances of Loss: Returning from mission, crashed, burned in bad weather 15 mi NE of K-6

ARNOLD, FNU

LT

USAF

RSC

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by gnd fire, bailed out, rescued by SAR forces

F-51D

44-74888

520212 510320 510706 510707

111th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 2 SAAF Sq 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 39th Ftr-Int Sq

136th Ftr-Bmbr Gp SAAF 6147th Tac Ctl Gp 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp

ARNOLD, Howard B.

1LT

USAF

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed shortly after take-off from K-16

INJ

F-51D

44-73903

510509

39th Ftr-Int Sq

35th Ftr-Int Wg

ARNOLD, James E.

1LT

USAF

Circumstances of Loss: Damaged by MiG-15, crash landed on Cho-do

RCV

F-86E

50-604

520311

16th Ftr-Int Sq

51st Ftr-Int Gp

ARNOLD, Jr., John K.

COL

USAF

RMC RB-29A

44-62217

530113

91st Air Resupply Squadron

Circumstances of Loss: Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance

ARRINGTON, Alfred W.

A1C

USAF

RCV

C-46D

44-77538

521016

34th Trp Car Sq

Circumstances of Loss: Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort

315th Trp Car Wg (P)

ARRIVEE, David A.

LT

USN

KIA

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA, caught fire and crashed near Wonsan

AD-2

122213

510621

VC-35 Det

USS Boxer (CV-21)

ARTSITAS, Andreas

WO

RHAF

RCV

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed into mountain after takeoff from Taegu AB

C-47

UNK

ASCHENBRENNER, Leroy E.

CAPT

USAF

RCV

B-29A

44-62166

Circumstances of Loss: Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18)

ASHCRAFT, Floyd D.

MSGT

USAF

RCV

B-29A

44-61835

Circumstances of Loss: No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima)

ASHFORD, James J.

LTJG

USN

RCV

F9F-2

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA during rocket run against a truck, crashed near Haengsan

127136

510527 520722 511031 510904

13 Flight

30th Bmb Sq VF-51

Royal Hellenic AF 307th Bmb Wg 19th Bmb Gp USS Essex (CV-9)

Notes/Explanations: (Unless denoted below, this report reflects information as reported in the service member's military record at the time of loss.) - The "Grade" and "Rank" fields reflect the individual's pay grade and military rank as reflected by the military service; promotions awarded subsequent to the date of loss are appropriately reflected. - The "Date of Death" field indicates the individual's date of death as determined by the individual Service Secretary. In the case of some individuals, this date was established by a Presumptive Finding Of Death (PFOD). - The "Returned Date" field is the date the individual's remains were returned to the United States control. This date will be reflected only after a positive identification has been made. - The "Status" field reflects the current classification of the individual as determined by the military branch of service. (KIA - Killed in Action; MIA - Missing in Action; POW - Prisoner of War; NBD - Non-Battle Death).

Report Prepared: 3/11/2015

Page Number: 7

Name

Rank

Military Service

Status

Aircraft Type

Tail Number

Date of Loss

Squadron

Group or Wing

ASHLEY, JR., Gilbert L.

1LT

USAF

MIA

B-29A

42-65357

Circumstances of Loss: Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon)

ASLA, JR., Felix NMI

MAJ

USAF

MIA

F-86E

51-2767

Circumstances of Loss: 2 F-86s attacked by 2 MiGs over Sakchu, aircraft in a spin, wing came off at 0927L

ATKINS, T. D.

ETSN

USN

Circumstances of Loss: Crash landed, went over the side

RSC

AF-2W

126829

530129 520801 521014

28th Bombardment Squadron 336th Ftr-Int Sq VS-931

19th Bombardment Wing 4th Ftr-Int Gp USS Badoeng Strait

ATKINSON, C. D.

UNK

USN

Circumstances of Loss: Crash landed, went over the side

RSC

AF-2W

126829

521014

VS-931

USS Badoeng Strait

ATKINSON, JR., Fred F.

1LT

USAF

MIA

B-26C

44-35817

530714

13th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing

Circumstances of Loss: Night intruder mission lost btwn Sinanju-Pyongyang. Last contact with aircraft at YD1080. No further contact. Documents from PLA indicate that AC was shot down by

ATTINGER, Douglas E.

A2C

USAF

MIA

B-29A

44-61967

520610

30th Bmb Sq

19th Bmb Wg

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z

AUBREY, Carl L.

MAJ

USAF

RMC F-51D

UNK

510312

40th Ftr-Int Sq

35th Ftr-Int Wg

Circumstances of Loss: Downed by gnd fire while strafing target SW of Songchon

AUGER, Alfred H.

CWO

USA

Circumstances of Loss: Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok

RCV

C-119C

51-2551

521114

63rd Trp Car Sq

403rd Trp Car Wg (P)

AURIGEMMA, FNU

CAPT

USAF

NIJ

B-29A

45-21725

Circumstances of Loss: Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea

510406

370th Bmb Sq

307th Bmb Wg

AUSBURN, JR., Henry G.

1LT

USAF

RCV

B-26B

44-34362

510805

Circumstances of Loss: Combat msn, one engine out, crashed into bridge on Suyong River .25 mi W of Pusan (K-9)

728th Bmb Sq (L)

452nd Bmb Wg (L)

AUSTIN, Arthur Myles

CAPT

USAF

MIA

B-26C

44-35974A

510427

731st Bombardment Squadron

3rd Bomardment Wing

Circumstances of Loss: Last contacted Taegue to check-in at 26/1920 hrs enroute to target (K-24).

AVARELLO, Charles NMI

2LT

USAF

MIA

B-26B

44-34339

500629

8th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by shells from exploding train during bombing run, hit power lines, crashed at Sonyu-ri, Imjin-myun, Paju-gun,wreckage sighted 10 NW of Seoul

AVERY, Charles T.

TSGT

USAF

MIA

B-29A

44-86268

510407

371st Bmb Sq

307th Bmb Wg

Circumstances of Loss: Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter

AVERY, Sherwood T.

CAPT

USAF

NIJ

F-80C

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by gnd fire during napalm run, caught fire, landed at Suwon (K-13)

49-831

AYER, Elliott D.

CAPT

Circumstances of Loss: Hit by AAA, crash not observed

USAF

MIA

F-51D

44-74655

AYERS, Merle T.

2LT

USAF

RCV

B-29A

44-69802

Circumstances of Loss: Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni)

AYLWARD, James F.

1LT

USAF

RCV

F-94B

Circumstances of Loss: Crashed 12 mi E of Suwon AB (K-13) near village of Tunjon-ni

51-5384

510413 520725 520913 530623

7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 67th Fighter-Bomer Squadron 90th Bmb Sq 319th Ftr-Int Sq

49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 18th Fighter-Bomber 19th Bmb Wg Fifth Air Force

Notes/Explanations: (Unless denoted below, this report reflects information as reported in the service member's military record at the time of loss.) - The "Grade" and "Rank" fields reflect the individual's pay grade and military rank as reflected by the military service; promotions awarded subsequent to the date of loss are appropriately reflected. - The "Date of Death" field indicates the individual's date of death as determined by the individual Service Secretary. In the case of some individuals, this date was established by a Presumptive Finding Of Death (PFOD). - The "Returned Date" field is the date the individual's remains were returned to the United States control. This date will be reflected only after a positive identification has been made. - The "Status" field reflects the current classification of the individual as determined by the military branch of service. (KIA - Killed in Action; MIA - Missing in Action; POW - Prisoner of War; NBD - Non-Battle Death).

Report Prepared: 3/11/2015

Page Number: 8

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