Jess Richard McElroy

Jess Richard McElroy
Era Korean War
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Petty Officer First Class
Military Decorations Purple Heart
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Plaque Number 42

Aviation Ordnanceman First Class

World War II, Korea

POW North Korea 20 Dec 1952 - 5 Aug 1953

Combat Aircrew Wings

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Purple Heart, Combat Action, Prisoner of War, Good Conduct, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, National Defense Service, Korean Service.

World War Il Torpedo Bomber Gunner. Enlisting again for service in Korea, he was shot-down on his first mission over North Korea.

SERE Instructor

AD-4N Skyraider

Plaque Wall Map

Plaque wall map