Korean War
| Service # | AO-1903105 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | September 2 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
World War II Victory Medal
First Lieutenant La Barge was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant La Barge was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was the pilot of a B-26B Invader bomber with 13th Bomber Squadron, 3rd Bomb Group. On September 2, 1950, while on a rail interdiction mission, the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and exploded. His remains were recovered.