Korean War
Service # | AO-2221820 |
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Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
Date of Death | June 8 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Second Lieutenant Schoonover was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Second Lieutenant Schoonover was the pilot of a B-26B Invader bomber with the 13th Bomber Squadron, 3rd Bomber Wing. On June 8, 1952, while on a night intruder mission, the aircraft suffered engine failure during takeoff and crashed into the Yellow Sea about two miles from the end of the runway. His remains were recovered.