Korean War
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Service # | 4207970 |
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Rank | Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class U.S. Navy |
Date of Death | June 6 1954 |
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Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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Korean Service Medal
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National Defense Service Medal
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United Nations Service Medal
Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class Herzberger was awarded, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class Herzberger was a member of Utility Squadron Five from Guam. His aircraft was on a routine flight on June 6, 1954 when its engine caught on fire. The plane exploded and crashed into the Sea of Japan.