Korean War
| Service # | AF19354972 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman First Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | December 20 1952 |
National Defense Service Medal
Airman First Class Gilley was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Airman First Class Gilley was a member of the 15th Troop Carrier Squadron, U.S. Air Force. On December 20, 1952, he was a radio operator on a C-124 Globemaster transport departing Larson Air Force Base, Grant, Washington. The aircraft crashed on takeoff. Ninety personnel on board perished.