Jess Richard McElroy
Era | Korean War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Petty Officer First Class |
Military Decorations | Purple Heart |
Wall | F |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 2 |
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