Korean War
| Service # | 15793A |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | September 21 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Lieutenant Colonel Scanlon was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Scanlon was a member of the 6002nd Tactical Support Wing. On September 21, 1950, he was the pilot of a F-51D Mustang fighter from the 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. While on a combat mission, his aircraft crashed about one mile northwest of Mukpang-ni, Korea.