Elmer Clark Coon Jr.

Korean War
Service #4333408
RankAviation Machinist's Mate Airman U.S. Navy
Date of DeathOctober 11 1952
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 Machinist's Mate Airman Coon 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 Machinist's Mate Airman Coon was a member of the crew of the aircraft carrier USS KEARSARGE (CV-33). On October 11, 1952, the ship's helicopter, while being parked with rotors engaged, tipped over killing four crewmen and injuring six.