Korean War
| Service # | 7991799 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | August 6 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class Soden was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Electronics Technician, Second Class Soden was assigned to Detachment A, Composite Squadron 35 aboard the carrier USS BOXER (CVA-9). Having completed all missions as radar-radio operator, he was awaiting orders to return to the United States, when he was killed by a fire and explosion aboard the carrier on August 6, 1952.