Korean War
| Service # | 5719754 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aviation Chief Radioman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | March 6 1953 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Yeager was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, 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 Electrician's Mate Airman Yeager was a member of the crew of the carrier USS ORISKANY (CV-34). On March 6, 1953, a F4U-4 Corsair fighter landed with a hung 250 pound general purpose bomb. It dislodged, fell to elevator platform three and exploded, killing the pilot and two servicemen and injuring 13 others.