Korean War
| Service # | AF13417203 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | December 27 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class Coleman was awarded 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
Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class Coleman was a member of the 67th Maintenance Squadron, 67th Maintenance and Supply Group. On December 27, 1952, he was a passenger on a transport C-47 (DC-3) owned and operated by the Royal Helena Air Force. As the aircraft departed Chinhae Air Base (K-10) near Haengom-ni, South Korea, it crashed killing all 14 on board.