Korean War
| Service # | AO-2066184 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | July 29 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Captain Sanderson was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Captain Sanderson was a crew member of a RB-50 jet bomber with the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, U.S. Air Force. On July 29, 1953, his plane was shot down by two Russian MiG-15's over the Sea of Japan off the coast of Russia.