Korean War
| Service # | AF13020404 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | November 21 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Staff Sergeant Gish was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Staff Sergeant Gish was a crew member of a C-47B Skytrain transport with the 21st Troop Carrier Squadron, "Kyushu Gypsies", 374th Troop Carrier Wing. On November 21, 1950, while flying a drop mission, the aircraft crashed eight miles South of Hyesanjin, North Korea, killing three on board.