Korean War
| Rank | Aviation Electronics Technician First Airman U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 31 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Electronics Technician First Airman Tacie was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Electronics Technician First Airman Tacie was a crew member of a PB4Y-2S Privateer patrol bomber with Patrol Bomber Squadron 9 assigned to Naval Air Station Kodiak, Alaska. On August 21, 1951, his aircraft crashed on takeoff from Little Tanaga Island, Alaska killing 10 crew members.