Korean War
| Service # | AO-820503 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 12 FTR BOMB SQ 18 FTR BOMB WING |
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | January 31 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Air Medal
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Captain Irwin was awarded the Silver Star, the Air Medal, the Purple Heart, 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
Captain Irwin was the pilot of a F-51D Mustang night fighter with the 12th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter Bomber Wing. On January 31, 1952, while on a combat mission, his aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire, caught fire and crashed into the crest of a ridge. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.