Korean War Air Loss Database (korwald) 1lt rcv b-29A 44-69682 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No

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Korean War Air Loss Database (KORWALD) 1LT RCV B-29A 44-69682 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No. 2 engine and then entire wing caught fire, exploded, crashed into mountain, tail gunner of B-29 6323 observed crash, no parachutes observed AARON, George NMI USAF SSGT RMC B-29A 45-21814 501110 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted AARONSON, Philip NMI USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4B 63033 520122 VF-53 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA during bomb run, cuaght fire, headed for the water, bailed out 20 mi S of Hungnam, rescued ABBOTT, John USN SSGT RMC B-26B 44-34529 520219 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, hit by AAA, crew bailed out, crashed btwn Sinchon-Sariwon, Anak, NK, 3rd ARS helos and Fifth AF fighters searched area, negative results ABBOTT, Richard D. USAF CAPT RSC B-29A 45-21822 520129 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully ABERCROMBIE, Norman T. USAF A2C RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) ABNEY, Donald L. USAF SGT RSC B-29A 44-61932 511024 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg 40-70 MiGs attacked formation, damaged, crew bailed out over Wonsan Harbor near Tri-yom-do, US Navy aircraft flew RESCAP over the crew, small craft and destroyers ABPLANALP, Bobby D. USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4B 62999 510130 VMF-323 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by AAA, forced to land in enemy-held area near Chunchon, aircraft later destroyed ABRAHAMS, Charles W. USMC A2C RMC B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) ABRAHAMSON, Gerald D. USAF 1LT RCV B-26C 44-35630 510105 162nd Tac Recon Sq (Night 543rd Tac Spt Gp Crashed 30 seconds after take-off from K-2 ADAMEC, George E. USAF ENS KIA F4U-4 97372 520814 VF-74 USS Bon Homme Poss hit by AAA, did not pull out of bombing run, crashed and exploded, Side Nr. IL403, no egress noted ADAMS, Donald E. USN CAPT NBD B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort ADAMS, Donald L. USAF 1LT NIJ HRS-1 127802 510928 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Flew into ground during night landing, crashed & burned ADAMS, Frederick D. USMC SSGT RSC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) ADAMS, James Q. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK ADAMS, John H. USAF CAPT NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB ADAMS, Robert H. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34547 510929 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact at 2113L, equipped with searchlight to spot targets ADAMS, Robert NMI USAF 1LT NIJ T-7 41-21069 510719 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg F4U hit the T-7 while conducting missed approach at K-3, T-7 waiting to take off ADCOCK, A. C. USAF LTJG RSC AD-4 129011 520802 VA-55 USS Essex (CVA-9) Insufficient air speed leaving bow, crashed ahead of the ship ADDICOTT, JR., Leslie USN 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34336 511015 13th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire NW of Nanchonjom, 1 engine out, last contact with Dentist Control at 14/2148 hours, bail out order given, SAR effort negative ADLER, Ernest M USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft ADLER, Junior M. USAF CAPT RCV C-46D 44-78257 510225 FEAMCOM Returning from combat support msn to K-2, crashed into hill 4 mi SW of Iwakuni AB, Japan AFFOLDER, Henry L. USAF CAPT RCV F4U-4 96756 510120 VMF-212 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Damaged by enemy fire or own bomb blast, ditched 11 mi S of Inchon approx 1 mi offshore AGAN, Alfred H. USMC CAPT MIA B-26B 43-22306 520810 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit in the right main fuel tank inbound to target, Route Purple 18, no wreckage found, last contact 2327L AHLERS, John P. USAF LTJG INJ AD-4L 12399E 511205 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA, lost aileron control, emergency landing at K-18, crashed into four parked F4Us AHRENDTS, Luther A. USN CPL KIA B-26B 44-34705 501229 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) 1 of 5 B-26s, hit by AAA over Sunchon AB, NK, crashed, exploded AIKEN, James R. USAF LT RSC F4U-5N 124717 530616 VC-3 Det M USS Philippine Sea Hit by AAA, engine failure, forced to ditch AIREY, H. J. USN LTJG RSC AD-4Q 120455 530705 VF-194 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Lost power, ditched ahead of the carrier AKAGI, J. L. USN CAPT NBD F-80C 49-656 511004 Hq, 8th Ftr/Bmbr Gp 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into the sea inverted during weapons training flight at ROK range 10 mi W of K-6, SAR surface and air effort negative AKERS, Donald W. USAF 1LT POW B-26B 41-39441 510912 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, inbound to target near point Z, crashed near Kumchon in the early a.m., SAR effort negative AKIN, Rolan M. USAF SGT MIA B-29A 44-86268 510407 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter AKINS, Larry B. USAF A1C MIA RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and ALBRIGHT, Richard L. USAF CPL RMC B-26B 44-34420 520530 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last known location Purple Four, last contact with Dentist at 2107L ALDER, Jules USAF 1LT RSC C-119C 49-172 520116 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) On routine resupply mission to K-16, poss prop blade failure, both engines separated from aircraft in flight, crashed into the sea approx 20 mi SE of K-3 (Pohang) ALDRICH, Charles S. USAF 1LT MIA F-86E 52-2836 530711 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Collided with F-86 (51-12972), disintegrated, burned ALDRIDGE, Eugene G. USAF UNK INJ B-26B 44-347901 520104 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Gp (L) Night Intruder mission, crashed on take-off, aircraft destroyed ALESSI, Vincent USAF UNK RSC F-51D 44-73865 510423 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed behind friendly lines ALEXANDER, FNU USAF SGT RCV C-119B 48-350 510603 62nd Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Downed by friendly artillery 2 mi NE of Inje, Korea ALEXANDER, Floyd N. USA LT RSC AD-4 123924 530321 VA-95 USS Philippine Sea Ditched due to fire and mechanical failure ALEXANDER, G. W. USN UNK UNK B-26B 43-22390 521204 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Downed by gnd fire, last contact at 2134L ALEXANDER, Mike B. USAF CSAPT RSC B-29A 44-61776 520401 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Lost Nr. 1 & 4 engines enroute to secondary target, successful bail-out approx. 3 mi N of Kansong ALEXANDER, Richard L. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4 81672 520613 VF-193 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA on rail interdiction mission, caught fire, successful bail out, Side Nr. 3166 ALFORD, Clayton K. USN 1LT MIA F-84E 51-688 520909 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 4 F-84s attacked by 4 MiG-15s at 1202L, crash not observed ALKIRE, Jimmie H. USAF UNK INJ F4U-4 96965 520707 VF-193 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Crashed into the sea after tailhook assembly failed on landing ALLARD, R. I. UNK LT RSC F4U-4 97187 510824 VF-874 USS Bon Homme Lost power after take-off, ditched ALLARD, Thomas F. USN LT RSC F4U-4 81962 510711 VF-874 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, caught fire, 20 mi SW Hungnam ALLARD, Thomas F. USN 1LT MIA Cessna 133806 530118 VMO-6 1st MAW Shot down on recon mission in enemy area. 1 chute seen landing, gunfire heard ALLEN, Glen NMI USMC 1LT NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB ALLEN, JR., Charles E. USAF CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35355 530701 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, hit by AAA, crew bailed out, last contact at 0032L ALLEN, Jack V. USAF 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-843 510322 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Fuel flow problem, bad weather, landed on sandbar in Naktong River approx 13 mi SW of K-2 ALLEN, Robert M. USAF ATAN NIJ AD-4N 124146 501209 VC-190 USS Princeton (CV-37) Failed to maintain altitude, speed on take-off, ditched ALLRED, Kenneth J. USN SSGT MIA B-26C 44-35783 510421 729th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Part of six aircraft flight, caught fire, wing fell off, crashed approx 4 mi NE of Wonchang-ni (19 mi NE Sunchon, NK), no egress noted ALLRED, Robert E. USAF 1LT MIA F-86F 52-4323 530616 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp No. 2 man in four-man flight on armed reconnaissance mission, did not pull out of bomb run and crashed into the ground (Lt Forbes, flying lead on this mission, crash landed ALLSTON, James H. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-86247 511118 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed on take-off at Yokota Air Base, no crew fatalities ALMACK, Robert B. USAF CAPT INJ F-80C 49-650 510307 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp On combat mission, crashed on take-off from K-2 ALMOND, Craven P. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-569 510408 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Armed recce mission, hit by AAA while supporting unsuccessful rescue effort (Lt Lemke), crashed 5 mi W of Yongyu-ri, SAR effort negative ALPERN, Edward N. USAF MAJ RSC F4U-4 81579 520906 VMA-312 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Unsuccessful catapult launch from carrier, ditched ALSIP, Edward O. USMC CAPT NIJ HRS-1 127803 520301 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Crashed 8.5 mi NE of X-83, mechanical failure ALSTON, Calvin G. USMC LTJG RSC AD-4 127875 521015 VA-75 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, ditched ALT, Walter USN SFC RSC AT-6F 42-86252 520103 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Took off at 1010L, hit by enemy fire, exploded/crashed/burned ALTHOUSE, Robert M. USA CAPT RMC F4U-4 81150 511004 VMF-323 MAG-12 Last seen recovering from dive bombing attack against railway, did not rejoin flight AMANN, Emanuel R. USMC LT RSC HO3S-1 122719 520430 HU-1 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Ditched shortly after takeoff due to mechanical failure AMBLER, J. B. USN CAPT NIJ B-26B 350 510721 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Daylight mission, gnd fire knocked out oil cooler, forced to land at K-14 AMMON, FNU USAF CAPT WIA AT-6F 44-81918 510910 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Damaged by gnd fire near Mandae-ri, caught fire, crew bailed out AMMON, Robert C. USAF AT3 INJ P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB AMMONS, E. W. USN TSGT INJ B-29A 45-21725 510406 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea AMMONS, James H. USAF CAPT MIA F-82G 46-399 510127 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Patrolling between Pyongyang and Kangdong, did not return to K-2 from combat msn ANCTIL, Laurence A. USAF 1LT MIA F-51D 45-11538 500902 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Probably downed by gnd fire, precise crash location unknown, SAR effort negative ANDERLE, JR., James J. USAF LCDR NIJ HO3S-1 124342 510922 VMO-6 1st MAW Crashed while conducting a resupply and evacuation mission near Sudong Myon ANDERSON, B. E. USN CPT RCV F-51D UNK 501021 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, crashed into hill near Sunchon between Tunchon and Kunu-ri ANDERSON, Beriger A. USAF SSGT INJ B-29A 44-62279 501019 33rd Bombardment Squadron 22nd Bmb Wg Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea ANDERSON, Clarence D. USAF LT MIA PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea ANDERSON, Dale W. USN 1LT RCV C-119B 48-350 510603 62nd Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Downed by friendly artillery 2 mi NE of Inje, Korea ANDERSON, Eric W. USAF LT MIA AD-4N 124748 530128 VC-35 Det F USS Kearsarge (CVADid not return from a night heckler mission, last psn over beach headed for Task Force ANDERSON, Francis C. USN LT RSC AD-4N 125712 521005 VC-35 Det F USS Kearsarge (CVACrashed into water after catapult launch ANDERSON, Francis C. USN 1LT INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed ANDERSON, Henry NMI USAF 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-672 520613 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Caught fire, crash landed ANDERSON, Joe E. USAF MAJ NIJ B-26B 44-34254 510223 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA, landed at K-6, total loss ANDERSON, Millard O. USAF LT RCV F4U-4 97073 520128 VF-113 USS Philippine Sea (CVPractice bomb hit aircraft, knocked off empennage, crashed into sea, SAR effort negative ANDERSON, Morris A. USN 1LT MIA F-84D 48-758 520521 154th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Crashed into small hill at 0917L ANDERSON, Robert E. USAF 1LT INJ OY-2 03919 510516 VMO-6 1st MAW Collided with truck which pulled into takeoff path at K-38 ANDERSON, Robert V. USMC AD1 NIJ HO3S-1 122725 500704 HU-1 USS Valley Forge (CVEngine failure, ditched ANDERSON, William A. USN MAJ RSC HTL-3 124566 510825 HQ-33 MAG-33 Lost power, crashed in 3 fathoms of water. Crew swam to shore ANDREA, Otto A. USMC CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 62948 521003 VMA-312 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Crashed into the barrier on landing, jettisoned ANDRES, Russell A. USMC 1LT POW F-80C 49-583 510503 25th Fighter-Interceptor 51st Fighter-Interceptor Hit by AAA, disintegrated, crashed near Sunan airfield ANDREWS, Charles M. USAF SGT WIA B-29A 44-62108 510410 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage ANDREWS, Elberon G. USAF CAPT POW B-26B 44-34336 511015 13th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire NW of Nanchonjom, 1 engine out, last contact with Dentist Control at 14/2148 hours, bail out order given, SAR effort negative ANDREWS, Robert B. USAF MAJ KIA RF-51D 44-84792 510410 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp No. 2 ship on two-ship armed recon mission, crashed into hill after strafing pass ANDRIDGE, JR., Herbert W. USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4B 97446 500915 VMF-214 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Ditched in the Transport Area ANDROSKO, William E. USMC 1LT RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) ANGSTMAN, Forrest B. USAF CAPT NBD C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 ANTHONY, Roy NMI USAF SGT RCV TBM-3E 53576 520529 Hedron 1st MAW Engine failure resulted in emergency landing 20 mi N of Sangju ANTONUCCI, William L. USMC SGT RSC B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L APODACA, Jose A. USAF MAJ RSC F4U-4B 97410 530503 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA and crash-landed 20 miles SE of Cho-do ARCHER, Thomas E. USMC MSGT RCV B-29A 44-62279 501019 33rd Bombardment Squadron 22nd Bmb Wg Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea ARCHERD, James O. USAF CPL RCV B-29A 44-86400 520331 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Four minutes after take-off, struck a small hill near village of Daimon, 6 mi NW of Yokota AB, Japan and burned ARDOIN, Sherley B. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. ARGETIS, James NMI USAF LT RSC AD-4NA 125754 530615 VF-194 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Power failure on take-off, ditched ARKINS, Joseph NMI USN 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34358 520126 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last radio contact at 260105L ARMEL, Conrad J. USAF SGT KIA Meteor A77-949 511201 No. 77 Squadron RAAF 12 Meteors attacked by 40 MiG-15s, downed by MiG-15 ARMIT, Ernest D. RAAF 1LT MIA LT-6G 49-3548 530605 6148th Tactical Conrol Squadron 6147th Tactical Control Heavy gnd fire, reports that one crewman taken prisoner ARMS, John W. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 81780 511010 VMF-212 USS Rendova (CVEHit by AAA, oil leak, engine fire, ditched at mouth of the Yesong River, Han River Estuary ARMSTRONG, Gerald C. USMC 2LT RSC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) ARMSTRONG, Harold A. USAF ENS NIJ F9F-2 125122 510903 VF-51 USS Essex (CV-9) Damaged by AAA, lost elevator control, forced to eject near K-3 ARMSTRONG, Neil A. USN ENS INJ F4U-4B 97442 510131 VF-113 USS Philippine Sea (CVStalled during strafing run at low altitude, mushed into the ground ARMSTRONG, R. P. USN CAPT NIJ F-84E 49-2336 520212 111th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed on take-off, aircraft destroyed ARMSTRONG, Sam G. USAF LT RSC F-51D 44-74814 510320 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Engine fire, successful bail out, landed on hillside SW of Wonju (Mustang 315) ARMSTRONG, Stephen SAAF 1LT RCV AT-6F 44-82555 510706 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Returning from mission, crashed, burned in bad weather 15 mi NE of K-6 ARNOLD, Drexel E. USAF LT RSC F-51D 44-74888 510707 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, bailed out, rescued by SAR forces ARNOLD, FNU USAF 1LT INJ F-51D 44-73903 510509 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Crashed shortly after take-off from K-16 ARNOLD, Howard B. USAF 1LT RCV F-86E 50-604 520311 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Damaged by MiG-15, crash landed on Cho-do ARNOLD, James E. USAF COL RMC RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance ARNOLD, Jr., John K. USAF A1C RCV C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort ARRINGTON, Alfred W. USAF LT KIA AD-2 122213 510621 VC-35 Det USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, caught fire and crashed near Wonsan ARRIVEE, David A. USN WO RCV C-47 UNK 510527 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF Crashed into mountain after takeoff from Taegu AB ARTSITAS, Andreas RHAF CAPT RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) ASCHENBRENNER, Leroy E. USAF MSGT RCV B-29A 44-61835 511031 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima) ASHCRAFT, Floyd D. USAF LTJG RCV F9F-2 127136 510904 VF-51 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA during rocket run against a truck, crashed near Haengsan ASHFORD, James J. USN 1LT MIA B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) ASHLEY, JR., Gilbert L. USAF MAJ MIA F-86E 51-2767 520801 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp 2 F-86s attacked by 2 MiGs over Sakchu, aircraft in a spin, wing came off at 0927L ASLA, JR., Felix NMI USAF ETSN RSC AF-2W 126829 521014 VS-931 USS Badoeng Strait Crash landed, went over the side ATKINS, T. D. USN UNK RSC AF-2W 126829 521014 VS-931 USS Badoeng Strait Crash landed, went over the side ATKINSON, C. D. USN 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35817 530714 13th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder mission lost btwn Sinanju-Pyongyang. Last contact with aircraft at YD1080. No further contact. Documents from PLA indicate that AC was shot down by ATKINSON, JR., Fred F. USAF A2C MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z ATTINGER, Douglas E. USAF MAJ RMC F-51D UNK 510312 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Downed by gnd fire while strafing target SW of Songchon AUBREY, Carl L. USAF CWO RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok AUGER, Alfred H. USA CAPT NIJ B-29A 45-21725 510406 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea AURIGEMMA, FNU USAF 1LT RCV B-26B 44-34362 510805 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Combat msn, one engine out, crashed into bridge on Suyong River .25 mi W of Pusan (K-9) AUSBURN, JR., Henry G. USAF CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35974A 510427 731st Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bomardment Wing Last contacted Taegue to check-in at 26/1920 hrs enroute to target (K-24). AUSTIN, Arthur Myles USAF 2LT MIA B-26B 44-34339 500629 8th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Hit by shells from exploding train during bombing run, hit power lines, crashed at Sonyu-ri, Imjin-myun, Paju-gun,wreckage sighted 10 NW of Seoul AVARELLO, Charles NMI USAF TSGT MIA B-29A 44-86268 510407 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter AVERY, Charles T. USAF CAPT NIJ F-80C 49-831 510413 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire during napalm run, caught fire, landed at Suwon (K-13) AVERY, Sherwood T. USAF CAPT MIA F-51D 44-74655 520725 67th Fighter-Bomer Squadron 18th Fighter-Bomber Hit by AAA, crash not observed AYER, Elliott D. USAF 2LT RCV B-29A 44-69802 520913 90th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni) AYERS, Merle T. USAF 1LT RCV F-94B 51-5384 530623 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Crashed 12 mi E of Suwon AB (K-13) near village of Tunjon-ni AYLWARD, James F. USAF 2LT RCV F-51D 44-74281 500715 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Poss hit by grnd fire, crashed into ridge 14 mi NE of Taejon (2.5 mi NE of Pugang-ni) near Yumae BAAS, Henry R. USAF CAPT MIA F-51D- 44-73981A 510709 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron 18th Fighter Bomber Hit by AAA during bomb run at 1725-I, while targeting gun postions around Yongyu Airfield 21 mi SW of Sunchon. Radioed, I'm hit Mayday Mayday. Crash not observed BABASA, JR., Joseph M. USAF 1LT INJ F-84E 50-1123 520721 428th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Mid-air collission with another F-84E, successful bail out BABB, JR., Herman H. USAF CAPT RCV F7F-3N 80551 511130 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Crashed & burned in bad weather while returning from combat mission BABIN, JR., Joseph P. USMC CAPT RSC AD-3 122751 521217 VMA-121 MAG-12 Engine failure, attempted emergency landing in plowed field, skidded into river near K-47 BACAS, George E. USMC CAPT RMC F-86A 49-1176 501222 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp 8 F-86s vs. 13 MiG-15s, downed by MiG 25 mi fm Sauchon at approx. 0900L BACH, JR., Lawrence V. USAF 1LT RCV AT-6D 42-44610 510420 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crash landed in enemy territory near Kaochang-ni, near Inje BACHRACH, Solomon A. USA CPL MIA B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft BACON, Raymond R. USAF CAPT KIA F-51D 44-73338 510302 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by AAA and crashed during low-level recce msn (Mustang 317) BADENHORST, Wessel J.J. SAAF CAPT RSC B-29A 44-61776 520401 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Lost Nr. 1 & 4 engines enroute to secondary target, successful bail-out approx. 3 mi N of Kansong BADER, Morton W. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-5 121919 510626 VMF-212 MAG-33 Crashed on take-off, total loss BADGER, Guy O. USMC 1LT RCV B-26B 44-34266 510103 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed 4 mi W of K-2, possibly due to fuel exhaustion BAETZ, Robert C. USAF LCDR RMC AD-4 123883 501212 VA-35 USS Leyte (CV-32) Hit high tension wires during CAS, forced to land in enemy area, captured (Side No. 501) BAGWELL, Ralph M. USN CAPT RCV F9F-5 126002 530506 VMF-311 MAG-33 Fuel starvation due to bad weather, crashed near K-3 (Pohang) BAILES, Joe D. USMC CAPT RSC F4U-4B 97460 511016 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA while providing CAP for downed pilot, ditched near Cho-do BAILEY, Austin J. USMC CAPT MIA B-26B 43-22447 530113 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder mission, last contact at 0417L, faded from radar scope BAILEY, Stanley W. USAF ENS RSC AD-3 122852 511006 VA-923 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA and made forced water landing near Wonsan, helo rescue BAILEY, William C. USN ENS NIJ AD-4 123829 501216 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure, crash landed at Yonpo Airfield, aircraft destroyed to prevent capture BAILEY, William C. USN 1LT MIA RB-26C 44-35364 520222 6166th WRSq 67th Tac Recon Wg Weather recce mission, last contact at 1225L over Pyongyang BAIN, George NMI USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 45-21721 520207 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed after take-off 3 mi NW of Yokota AB, initial SAR effort negative BAKER, Allen F. USAF 1LT WIA F-84E UNK 511213 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA near Huichon, recovered safetly at K-14 BAKER, Barry H. USAF CPL INJ TBM-3E 53830 511017 Hq Sq MAG-33 On flight from K-1 to K-3, struck cable, crashed, pilot and four passengers bailed out near K-3 BAKER, J. B. USMC ENS RSC F4U-4B 62955 500830 VF-114 USS Philippine Sea (CVDitched due to mechanical failure BAKER, L. N. USN CAPT NIJ F4U-5 121834 510719 VMF-212 MAG-33 Lost control during missed approach at K-3, hit T-7 awaiting takeoff BAKER, Raymond W. USMC SSGT RCV B-29A 44-69803 520228 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine problems, most of crew bailed out in extreme NE corner of the Punchbowl, VMO-6 SAR effort BAKER, Thomas C. USAF MSGT RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) BAKICH, Michael A. USAF CAPT RCV C-47A 43-15932 510929 1973 AACS Sq 1818 AACS Gp Crashed into hill near Maedong in bad weather, 16 mi NE of Taegu BAKSANKAS, George A. USAF WGC KIA F-86E 50-668 520315 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Became separated from other flt members while on weather recce near Chinnampo BALDWIN, John R. RAF ATAN KIA AD-4Q 124051 510826 VC-35 USS Essex (CV-9) Burst into flames and crashed five minutes after takeoff BALGH, Phillip K. USN 1LT NIJ AT-6D 44-80953 501130 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by AAA, crash landed in Cobalt Area BALKE, Arthur C. USAF LTJG RCV F4U-4 97146 510519 VF-63 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA 14 mi NE of Hongchon, bailed out BALL, JR., William R. USN MAJ RSC F4U-4 80834 521213 VMA-312 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by AAA, engine failure, bailed out over Taedong River, landed on mud flat - Chinnampo BALL, Vernon E. USMC 1LT RSC B-29A 44-61776 520401 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Lost Nr. 1 & 4 engines enroute to secondary target, successful bail-out approx. 3 mi N of Kansong BALLASH, Joseph C. USAF NIJ B-26B 44-34379 500628 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, lost an engine, landed at Suwon Air Base, destroyed to prevent capture by the enemy BALLEW, Monte USAF 2LT KIA F4U-4 81885 510416 VMF-212 MAG-33 Crashed during two-plane attack on enemy supply dump, cause unknown, no egress noted BALLMER, Jack N. USMC LTJG RSC AD-4L 123995 520519 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVProbably damaged by AAA, engine failure, ditched BALMFORTH, Stanford C. USN LTJG RSC AD-4 128919 520309 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVDitched after engine failure BALMFORTH, Stanford C. USN 1LT INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed BANCHIERA, Charles NMI USAF 1LT MIA C-119C 49-172 520116 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) On routine resupply mission to K-16, poss prop blade failure, both engines separated from aircraft in flight, crashed into the sea approx 20 mi SE of K-3 (Pohang) BANCKER, Robert K. USAF 1LT RCV HO3S-1 UNK 500929 VMO-6 MAG-33 Headed for Uijongbu -10 mi NE Seoul, crashed BANCROFT, Arthur R. USMC 1LT RSC HO3S-1 122514 500921 VMO-6 MAG-33 Destroyed during rescue attempt near Yangjae-ri, Korea BANCROFT, Arthur R. USMC LTJG MIA PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea BANCROFT, Wayne E. USN CWO2 RCV F7F-3N 80513 511004 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Caught fire, both crew members bailed out, VMF(N)-513 SAR effort to support ground search BANJAVCIC, Florenz M. USMC LT KIA F-51D 45-11419 520420 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Lost while supporting SAR CAP mission in Cho-do area (Mustang 318) BARANSKY, Gustav J. SAAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 97144 520521 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, forced landing in North Korean rice paddy near Sukchon, Side Nr. 3 BARBANES, William J. USMC CAPT NIJ F4U-4 82000 520502 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Crashed into barriers on landing, extensive damage BARBANES, William J. USMC LT RSC F4U-4 UNK 520624 VF-192 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA while on strike mission, engine failure, ditched off Chaho, Side Nr. 215B, picked up by Illustrate helo BARBOUR, H. S. USN CAPT RCV AU-1 129336 530713 VMA-212 MAG-12 Flew into solid cloud cover, became separated from wing man, crashed and burned BARLOW, Carl F. USMC CAPT RSC F-51D 44-74565 510909 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Engine failure, bailed out behind friendly lines, rescued (Mustang 352) BARLOW, Dormie SAAF CAPT RCV B-29A 44-62167 520830 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Missed approach, attempted to go around, crashed 4 mi NE of Taegu, SK near village of Sangdaegok-tong BARNES, Bernard E. USAF 1LT POW F-84E 49-2384 510422 522nd Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Hit by gnd fire, bailed out safely, aircraft crashed near Kumwha, NK BARNES, David P. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water BARNES, JR., George F. USAF MAJ KIA AD-3 122306 530104 VMA-121 MAG-12 Conducted low-level attack run near Tongsinchon, failed to pull out, crashed BARNETT, Deane M. USMC MSGT RSC F7F-3N 80595 510723 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Night mission, hit by AAA, hydraulic failure, ditched 300 yds off the beach at Pohang BARNETT, Gordon P. USMC 1LT MIA F-86A 49-1113 510926 336th Fighter-Interceptor Group 4th Fighter-Intercepter Flight of four F-86s, shot down by MiG over Sinuiju at approx 1010L BARNETT, JR., Carl G. USAF SSGT RSC B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L BARONE, Anthony J. USAF SSGT MIA B-26C 44-35277 510607 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact outbound Pyongyang-Sariwon area at 2355L, 3rd ARS conducted SAR effort - results negative BARR, Joseph L. USAF MAJ RCV B-29A 44-61835 511031 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima) BARRENTINE, George T. USAF A1C MIA B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK BARRINGTON, Edgar F. USAF CAPT MIA F-84E 49-2381 520203 111th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Intense gnd fire, hit ground at very high angle during bombing run BARROW, Edward E. USAF 1LT INJ F-80C 49-669 520513 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Could not jettison one tip tank, low on fuel, crash landed at K-13 BARRY, Jack USAF AL2 RSC AF-2N 124843 520802 VS-931 USS Sicily (CVE-118) No details on incident BARTE (?), Harry A. USN CAPT RMC F-86E 52-2778 521018 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Burst into flames, crashed BARTHOLOMEW, Gabriel P. USAF 1LT RCV F-84G 51-10324 530107 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed on take-off BARTHOLOMEW, Lindsay S. USAF 1LT NIJ B-26B 44-34531 511009 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, serious vibration on take-off, crashed BARTIK, George R. USAF LT NIJ PBM-5S2 UNK 520731 VP-731 Attacked by two Chinese MiG-15s, damaged, landed safely at P-Y-do. Two crewmembers killed and two seriously injured. Out of Iwakuni, PBM nicknamed 2 Quart Boot BARTLETT, JR., Ernest E. USN 2LT RCV F-80C 49-479 500916 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed near Kuji, 35 mi SW of Taegu BARTLEY, Richard D. USAF SGT RCV F4U-4B 62917 511205 VMF-312 MAG-12 Crippled AD-4L collided with and destroyed this parked aircraft at K-18 BARTOLI, Donald K. USMC 1LT RCV F4U-4B 63045 510301 VMF-323 MAG-12 Probably hit by AAA, crashed, disintegrated during strafing run near Chunchon BARTON, JR., Raleigh E. USMC 2LT RCV F-84E 49-2422 501224 522nd Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Returning from combat mission, low on fuel, crashed near Kopo-ri Korea approx 5 mi SW of K-14 BASCOM, Roger W. USAF LCDR NIJ F9F-2 127211 511224 VF-52 USS Valley Forge (CVHit ramp, crashed and burned on deck BASLEE, JR., Herbert L. USN LCDR RCV F9F-2 125110 520317 VF-52 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, crashed into hillside, exploded on impact, no egress noted BASLEE, JR., Herbert L. USN 1LT INJ C-47 43-72663 510305 AWS Det Attempted go around on one engine, Kadena AB BASS, Ezekial P. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4 96895 500926 VF-63 USS Boxer (CV-21) Crashed into the sea during landing operations BASS, Frederick F. USN 1LT INJ C-47A 43-48483 510305 15th AWS Det Crashed while attempting go around on one engine (Okinawa) BASS, JR., Ezekial P. USAF A1C RMC RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and BASS, Kenneth H. USAF CAPT KIA F-84G 51-1070 521029 310th Fighter-Bomber Group 58th Fighter-Bomber Mid-air collision with 2Lt McKinney's aircraft, disintegrated at 1635L See FSC 0620A BATEMAN, James A. USAF ENS KIA F4U-4B 62960 511028 VF-53 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA during bombing attack against a bridge, lost large section of wing, crashed, exploded BATEMAN, Richard A. USN ENS RSC F4U-4B 97530 510902 VF-53 USS Essex (CV-9) Developed oil leak, engine caught fire enroute to target, successul bail out, helo rescue BATEMAN, Richard A. USN LTJG MIA AD-3 122817 501111 VA-35 USS Leyte (CV-32) Engine failure while attacking bridge on Tongno River, crash landed 1 mi NNE of Kwick-tong BATSON, JR., Roland R. USN CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35941 501202 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact - comm check while entering target area near Seoul BATTY, JR., Claude A. USAF 1LT INJ F-84E 51-684 511021 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed and burned on take-off BAUER, Donald L. USAF 1LT RMC F9F-2 123597 520513 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by gnd fire, forced landing on salt flats, pilot captured, aircraft destroyed BAUGH, Milton H. USMC 1LT MIA B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK BAUMER, Robert B. USAF MAJ RMC RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance BAUMER, William E. USAF CAPT NBD B-26B 44-34546 530113 37th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into the sea about 2 miles off end of runway after take-off from Pusan BAUWIN, Eugene E. USAF CAPT MIA AT-6D 44-81365 511114 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by machinegun fire, crashed and burned behind enemy lines, no chutes observed BAXTER, III, Samuel C. USAF 1LT MIA F-51D 44-72531 511221 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp No 2/4 pilot flying F-51D rail cutting mission which crashed during bomb run, lead pilot reported explosion .5 mi SE of target, remaining aircraft circled over burning aircraft BAXTER, Thurston R. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-1852 510510 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed, exploded while on strafing run BAY, Frank D. USAF 2LT WIA B-29A 44-62108 510410 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage BAYER, Oscar NMI USAF A2C MIA B-26B 44-34247 520331 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last contact at 0045L inbound to target BEACHAM, Thomas H. USAF PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok BEACHY, Robert J. USA MAJ RCV B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB BEAL, Lawrence W. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-86357 510824 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near Sunchon, crew bailed out, aircraft exploded 11 miles W of Sunan, NK, (between Sunan and Kowan-ni) BEALE, George W. USAF 1LT MIA F4U-4 121871 501121 VMF-212 MAG-33 Ditched due to engine failure approx 300 yds offshore (Sea of Japan) BEAN, Walter D. USMC LTCOL INJ F-84E 49-2373 511006 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Engine flame out, successful bail out BEANE, JR., Walter O. USAF SSGT RSC B-29A 44-61923 500713 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp While attempting to salvo bomb load at Oki-Gunto, one bomb prematurely exploded, crashed near Dogo Island, Japan, five crewmembers successfully bailed out and were BEAR, Gilbert USAF CAPT POW B-26B 44-34221A 510521 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Group Hit by gnd fire, crashed 30 mi NW of bombline while conducting armed recon along Rte 4 Kumchon-Sibyon BEARDALL, Harold M. USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4 81008 530724 VMA-332 USS Bairoko (CVE-115) Ditched immediately after take-off BEASLEY, Arthur G. USMC COL MIA B-26C 44-35961 530401 90th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Hit by AAA, landed in paddy, last radio contact at 312230L BEATY, Sherman R. USAF ENS RSC AD UNK 510727 VA-55 USS Princeton (CV-37) Loss of oil pressure, ditched at sea near Kosong BEAVERS, Robert A. USN 1LT INJ F-80C 49-824 510221 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Possible fuel exhaustion after return from combat mission, belly landing BECHTEL, Robert H. USAF CPL RCV C-119B 49-123 510603 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Downed by friendly artillery 3 mi NE of Inje, Korea BECK, Jack A. USA 2LT INJ C-119B 48-345 510329 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Right engine fell off, crash landed approx 6 mi S of Hongchon, Korea, a VMO-6 (USMC) HTL-4 helo participated in the successful SAR effort BECKER, Kenneth E. USAF AD3 RCV PBM-5 84622 511125 VP-46 Crash landed due to high winds at Iwakuni BECKETT, William M. USN MAJ KIA F7F-3N 80466 500924 VMF(N)-542 MAG-33 Hit by AAA near Seoul, crashed into the Han River near a power plant BEEBE, John W. USMC AT3 RSC AD-4NL 124731 511104 VC-35 USS Antietam (CV-36) Catapult malfunction, crashed into water, no injuries BEECHER, J. A. USN AT3 NIJ AD-4NL UNK 521213 VC-35 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA, crash landed at K-18 BEECHER, J. A. USN A1C RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok BEER, Leroy J. USAF 2LT RCV F4U-5 121931 510407 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, caught fire, crashed N of Imjin River BEERS, Alan NMI USMC 1LT RSC AT-6F 44-82529 510226 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by gnd fire near Taejon, engine fire, successful bailout BEERS, Charles R. USAF CAPT RMC F-84E 49-2369 520114 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by AAA, ditched in river 12 mi SW of Sinanju during heavy snowstorm BEERS, John D. USAF 2LT RCV F-86F 51-12975 530211 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Crashed during final approach BEERWINKLE, Albert W. USAF CAPT INJ AU-1 129331 520918 VMA-212 MAG-12 Crashed after take-off, carying full load of ordnance BEESON, Arley "E" USMC CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34704 511219 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Group assigned AO as the roads and rail lines between Kujang, BV 4618, and Kanggye, mr BA 9827. Night intruder msn, contacted controller at 2150L inbound to target area, BEESON, Jack M. USAF 1LT KIA F-86E 50-683 520704 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Damaged by MiG, bailed out over Cho-do, SA-16 SAR effort unsuccessful BEETLE, JR., Austin W. USAF CAPT RCV L-20 51-16470 520902 10th Liaison Sq HQ 5th AF Crashed on hillside SW of K-47, along MSR Rte 29 BEHNEY, Clyde J. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, BEISSNER, JR., Fred L. USAF CAPT KIA F-51D 44-74511 510723 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by ground fire, plowed into the ground, no sign of life (Mustang 335) BEKKER, Frederick M. SAAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34358 520126 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last radio contact at 260105L BELL, Donald E. USAF MAJ RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan BELL, Gordon G. BRARM CAPT NIJ F4U-5 121856 510620 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by gnd fire, damaged oil cooler or oil line, engine failure, successful bail out BELL, JR., James P. USMC CPL MIA B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. BELL, James L. USAF 1LT RMC F9F-2B 123464 510721 VMF-311 MAG-33 Flight jumped by MIGs, last seen heading for cloud cover BELL, Richard W. USMC LT RSC F4U-4 97170 510902 VF-874 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA while on a close air support mission, caught fire, successful bail out BELL, Robert J. USN 2LT MIA B-26C 44-35407 521007 34th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Day mission, hit by AAA, engulfed in flames, crashed, exploded BELL, William J. USAF 1LT NIJ HO3S-1 122518 510312 VMO-6 1st MAW Crashed on take-off from 1st MarDiv command post BENDEICH, Charles F. USMC TSGT MIA B-26B 44-34413 510225 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last seen near Sunan, poss hit by AAA while conducting low level attack on target, crashed in the Sunan area BENDINSKY, Leonard J. USAF A2C RMC RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance BENJAMIN, JR., Harry M. USAF CAPT POW F-51D 44-74029 510430 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 18th Fighter-Bomber Hit by AAA, bailed out near Miudong, Korea, 75 mi NW of Seoul BENNETT, JR., Chauncey A. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34417 520322 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Conducting armed reconnaissance mission, last contact at 212105L N of Green Seven near Kangdong BENNETT, JR., Raymond NMI USAF SSGT RSC B-29A 44-61656 511022 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Downed by 2-3 MiGs at 1517L, No. 1 engine and hydraulic system knocked out, crew successfully bailed out over Yellow Sea, 3rd ARS rescue BENNETT, Jack R. USAF UNK INJ P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB BENSON, JR., W. M. USN MSGT WIA F4U-4B 97474 510403 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, oil loss, engine failure, successfully bailed out BENTLEY, Robert H. USMC CAPT INJ F2H-2P 125684 520829 VMJ-1 Hit by AAA, crashed and burned on landing at K-14 BENTON, Robert E. USMC 1LT NIJ F-86A 49-1317 520524 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Returning from combat mission, went into spin, could not recover, successful ejection 15 mi NW of Seoul, several miles N of K-14 BERDOY, Ronald A. USAF CAPT MIA F4U-5N 121974 501130 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Flying through bad weather near Chosin Reservoir, engine trouble, crashed BERG, Marvin L. USMC CAPT RSC F4U-5N 123179 500927 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Fuel exhaustion, pointed aircraft heading out to sea, pilot bailed out over southern Japan BERG, Marvin L. USMC SGT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok BERGER, Francis C. USA FLOFF RMC Meteor A77-316 520827 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Crashed, cause unknown (WA945) BERGH, Martinis O. RAF ENS NIJ AD-4Q 124066 510321 VA-65 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, wheels up crash landing at Seoul Airfield due to battle damage BERGLUND, Rex R. USN SGT MIA B-29A 44-69682 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No. 2 engine and then entire wing caught fire, exploded, crashed into mountain, tail gunner of B-29 6323 observed crash, no parachutes observed BERGMANN, Louis H. USAF 1LT MIA F-84E 50-1138 520221 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Did not rejoin flight after bomb run BERGSTRAESSER, Clarence O. USAF 1LT MIA AT-6D 42-85723 511209 6148th Tactical Control Group 6147th Tactical Control Possibly downed by AAA at approx 1525L BERMAN, Bernard NMI USAF CAPT KIA F4U-4 81390 510311 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA while making attack run against vehicles, crashed, no egress noted BERNAL, JR., Leon J. USMC ENS RSC F4U-4 81784 520320 VF-114 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA, lost oil pressure, ditched in Wonsan Harbor 15 mi N of Yo-do BERNARD, Eugene A. USN LT INJ F4U-5NL 124555 520507 VC-3 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure, ditched BERNER, Dan A. USN PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok BERRIOS, Gilberto A. USA MAJ RCV F7F-3N 80608 520921 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Crashed & burned due to fuel exhaustion after night air patrol BERRY, Edmund W. USMC 1LT INJ AT-6D 42-85583 520418 6167th Ops Sq 6167th Air Base Gp Crash landed inverted at K-16 BERRY, Leonard C. USAF CDR RSC AD-4 128985 530607 VA-95 USS Philippine Sea Crashed into sea from landing pattern BERRY, S. B. USN CDR RSC AD-4 123859 530404 VA-95 USS Philippine Sea Hit by AAA, engine failure, bailed out BERRY, S. B. USN 1LT RMC B-26B 44-34385 501111 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Other crews in area saw crew members bail out and aircraft crash 15 mi W of Kanggye BERRY, Waldron NMI USAF P3 NIJ F-51D A68-791 510104 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Engine trouble, crash-landed near runway at Pusan BESSEL, W. H. RAAF CAPT RMC F4U-4B 63044 510502 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, forced to bail out BESWICK, Byron H. USMC MAJ RMC F-86E 51-2836 530720 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Hit by MiG, ejected BETTINGER, Stephen L. USAF 1LT MIA F-51D 45-11736 520413 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed inverted after target run BETTIS, Allan S. USAF SSGT RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan BETTMAN, Paul NMI USAF MAJ KIA F4U-4 81932 530502 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, burst into flames, and crashed 25 mi SE of Haeju BETZER, Grover R. USMC SGT MIA B-29A 44-69682 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No. 2 engine and then entire wing caught fire, exploded, crashed into mountain, tail gunner of B-29 6323 observed crash, no parachutes observed BEVANS, Robert W. USAF 1LT RCV C-119B 49-169 510927 50thTrp Car Sq (M) 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Crashed into Mt.Tanazawa, Odawara, 8 mi WNW of Isehora, Japan BEVERS, Lynuel NMI USAF SSGT NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort BEVILACQUA, Vincent J. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-4 82135 501002 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA while providing CAP for downed F-51 pilot 1 mi N of Uijongbu, landed at Kimpo BIANCHI, Rocco D. USMC LT NIJ F4U-4B 62940 501209 VMF-214 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Crash landed, destroyed when Koto-ri Airstrip abandoned BIBBY, Joe R. USMC MAJ NIJ AU-1 UNK 520923 VMA-212 MAG-12 Crashed on take-off BIBEE, Albert J. USMC MAJ NIJ AU-1 129361 520927 VMA-212 MAG-12 Mechancial malfunction, crashed on take-off BIBEE, Albert J. USMC SGT NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative BICHARD, Robert O. USAF LTJG MIA F3D-2 UNK 530702 VC-4 Det 44N USS Lake Champlain Contact loss after encountering enemy night fighters 12 mi N of Cho-do BICK, Robert S. USN LT NIJ AD-4W 124097 510307 VC-190 USS Princeton (CV-37) Takeoff accident from flight deck of USS Princeton BICKNELL, JR., John R. USN LT KIA F-51D 45-11390 510905 2 SAAF Sq SAAF On close support mission, disappeared into low clouds, probably hit by gnd fire during strafing run in Punchbowl, crashed (Mustang 302) BIDEN, Norman SAAF TSGT RCV F4U-4B 82033 501027 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA and exploded on impact with ground 4 mi E of Hwangsuwon-ni (Chosin Reservoir) BIEDKA, Matthew J. USMC ENS POW F4U-4 97195 510429 VF-193 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, successful bail out 4 miles E of Hwachon Reservoir, SAR effort negative BIESTERVELD, Thomas C. USN 1LT POW AT-6F 42-86252 520103 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Took off at 1010L, hit by enemy fire, exploded/crashed/burned BIGGS, Elmer T. USAF CAPT POW B-29A 42-93974 511109 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night leaflet dropping mission, hit by AAA near Chongju, crew bailed out over P-Y-do, SAR effort conducted BIGHAM, Donald G. USAF A1C MIA B-26B 44-34281 520221 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Working Red One Nine, last contact at 0015L, Kumchon area, 3rd ARS helos and Fifth AF fighters searched area, negative results BILLINGSLEA, JR., Charles L. USAF 1LT RMC RF-51D 44-84566 520131 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by AAA, bailed out, Corsair pilot observed crash BING, Bill M. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-503 520124 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Got lost in bad weather, lost contact with his flight BINGAMAN, Jerry D. USAF 2LT RCV C-119B 49-169 510927 50thTrp Car Sq (M) 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Crashed into Mt.Tanazawa, Odawara, 8 mi WNW of Isehora, Japan BINNS, Joseph E. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-61656 511022 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Downed by 2-3 MiGs at 1517L, No. 1 engine and hydraulic system knocked out, crew successfully bailed out over Yellow Sea, 3rd ARS rescue BIRCH, Donald A. USAF ENS NIJ AD-4L 124004 511206 VA-728 USS Antietam (CV-36) Ran off flight deck into water, cause undetermined BIRD, JR., William T. USN ENS RSC AD-4L 124002 511206 VA-728 USS Antietam (CV-36) Unable to remain airborne after deck take-off, ditched BIRD, JR., William T. USN 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do BIRD, Robert J. USAF A2C RCV C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort BISHOP, Billy R. USAF SSGT WIA B-29A 44-86295 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, landed at Kimpo AB (K-14) BISSON, Norvin T. USAF 1LT RCV B-26B 44-34331 510217 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA in target area, exploded in mid-air 5 mi NW of Seoul near Wansan-ni BITTERLE, Douglas R. USAF 1LT KIA RF-51D 44-74515 520108 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Streamed smoke, augured into the ground, no egress noted BITZER, Medon A. USAF CDR RSC F4U-4 96958 520410 VF-114 USS Philippine Sea (CVRan into the slipstream of the aircraft ahead of it, unable to regain control, ditched BJORNSON, Gordon B. USN MAJ RSC F-51D 45-11477 510511 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Crash landed to aid downed pilot (Lt Kruger) (Mustang 322) BLAAUW, J. P.D. SAAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-529 510614 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by gnd fire while on bombing run near Sunchon airfield, NK BLACK, Shuman H. USAF 1LT INJ F-80C 49-694 510220 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA, crash landed at Wonju (K-38) BLACK, Shuman H. USAF LTCOL POW B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft BLACK, Vance E. USAF 1LT POW B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, BLACK, Wayne F. USAF LT KIA F4U-4 81834 530726 VF-152 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA during recce mission BLACKFORD, William C. USN 1LT WIA B-29A UNK 520610 19th Bmb Wg Heavy AAA/MiG-15 damage during attack on Kwaksan RR Bridge, emergency landing at K-14 BLAKE, Ernest L. USAF 1LT RMC B-26B 44-4539 510917 730th Bmb Sq 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission Singye-Sonchon, AAA direct hit in nose section, nav disappeared BLAKE, John H. USAF 2LT RSC F-86E 51-6274 521121 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Bailed out over western coast of North Korea, rescued BLAKELEY, P. D. USAF ENS RSC AD-4 123815 500725 VA-55 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by its own bomb blast BLALOCK, David A. USN 1LT INJ B-29A 42-94072 500908 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into E. China Sea 5 mi off Okinawa in 200 ft of water, extensive SAR effort conducted BLALOCK, Thomas E. USAF CAPT RCV F4U-4B 81285 520128 VMF-312 MAG-12 Engine stall on approach, expoded & burned on impact at Hanshin Airfield BLATTMAN, Joseph E. USMC AT1 RMC AD-4Q 124058 510610 VC-35, CAG-19 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by enemy fire, crashed N of Kumsong, wingman noted that entire crew did not bail out BLAZEVIC, Raymond L. USN MAJ RSC F-86E 51-2821 521003 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Combat mission, downed MiG, fuel starvation, bailed out over Yellow Sea, SA-16 rescue BLESSE, Frederick C. USAF MAJ RMC SNB 390206 520708 Hq Sq 1st MAW On mission from K-6 (Pyongtaek) to front lines and on to K-50 (Sokchori), possibly hit by AAA, aircraft crashed, two parachutes observed, two VMF-311 aircraft BLEY, Roy H. USMC FLOFF RSC Meteor A77-587 511111 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Mid-air collision with AA77-959, crashed (WA939) BLIGHT, Ken J. RAAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86343 520913 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air over Suiho Hydroelectric Plant BLOESCH, Fred E. USAF LT MIA F-80C 49-1833 510707 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Poss hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air near Sunan airfield at 0908L, no egress noted BLOMBERG, Charles H. USAF 1LT WIA B-29A 1676 501114 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed into parked fighter aircraft at Kimpo BLOOD, Kenneth USAF AD2 RSC HRS-2 130181 530727 HU-1 LST 799 Crashed off port bow of LST 799, entire crew rescued BLOOM, C. I. USN 1LT INJ H-19A 51-3852 520731 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Rotor hit water while landing on small island on resupply mission BLOOM, Kenneth R. USAF 1LT NIJ YH-19 49-2016 520502 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Returning from patient evacuation mission near Inchon, crash landed in mud flats when engine failed (fuel pressure loss) BLOOM, Kenneth R. USAF 1LT INJ RF-80A 44-5467 520811 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Mid-air collision with USMC AD-3 122764, successful bail out BLOUNT, Louis E. USAF 1LT NIJ H-5H 49-2006 500725 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Ran out of fuel while on SAR mission, Posong (helo destroyed by Navy aircraft) BLURTON, Kenneth G. USAF CAPT RSC B-29A 44-69656 510318 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, some crew members bailed out off Okinawa, aircraft later recovered safely at Kadena AB, 2nd ARSq conducted air and land SAR effort in the Bolo Point area, BLYTHE, John J. USAF 2LT MIA B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort BOCHNOVIC, Michael NMI USAF CAPT RSC AD-4 123802 530110 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, engine quit, ditched near Cho-do BOHNETT, Floyd N. USMC 1LT POW F-51D 44-84982 501002 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron 18th Fighter Bomber Hit by AAA 20 mi N of Pyongyang at Opariuk RR Tunnel, crash landed in a rice paddy 8 mi N of Pyongyang BOLT, Donald D. USAF CAPT RSC B-26C 44-35680 530227 37th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Declared emergency immediately after take-off, crashed at Kyongsong near Yongdung-po BOND, Francis S. USAF 1LT RSC F-86E 51-2754 520808 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Flamed out near Cho-do, successful ejection, rescued BONINI, James I. USAF 1LT RCV C-119B 49-123 510603 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Downed by friendly artillery 3 mi NE of Inje, Korea BONNER, James W. USAF A1C MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z BONNEY, Buddy J. USAF CAPT RMC F4U-5P 121977 500807 VF-50 USS Valley Forge (CVGround fire caused engine failure & forced landing near Chorwon BOOKER, Jesse V. USMC 1LT RCV F-80C 49-661 501117 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Returning from combat mission, flamed out, overshot Seoul Airfield, crashed into Han River BOONE, Charles H. USAF AOAN NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort BOOTH, Carnell E. USN FLOFF KIA Meteor A77-15 530127 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Missing after attack run on two tunnels 3 mi E of Sinmak (WE911) BOOTH, Francis H.G. RAF CAPT INJ B-29A 44-61656 511022 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Downed by 2-3 MiGs at 1517L, No. 1 engine and hydraulic system knocked out, crew successfully bailed out over Yellow Sea, 3rd ARS rescue BORDEAUX, Lyle B. USAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-746 511012 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp One of four F-80Cs on dive bombing mission, flame out 10 mi S of Chaeryong, air start unsuccessful, unsuccessful bail out over small reservoir, two flights of F-80Cs and BORSCHEL, Richard W. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB BORUM, Ralph L. USAF CAPT KIA F9F-2 123617 520510 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by gnd fire, rolled over, crashed and burned BOSTWICK, John S. USMC MAJ NIJ F-80C 49-494 510405 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Fuel tanks damaged by gnd fire, heavy fuel loss, belly landed in rice paddy BOSWELL, Irving W. USAF MAJ NIJ F-80C 49-876 510221 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Possible fuel exhaustion after return from combat mission BOSWELL, Irving W. USAF 1LT RMC B-26B 44-34543 510324 729th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Low-level day mission N of Pyongyang, hit by AAA, crash landed 5 mi N of Sunan BOSWELL, William G. USAF SSGT POW B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, BOTTER, William J. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4 81027 510828 VMF-323 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Hard carrier landing during rough seas, aircraft total loss BOUDREAU, Russell J. USMC 1LT NBD F-82G 46-373A 510212 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Functional test flight over Fukuoka, crashed .5 mi NW of Brady AB BOUGHTON, JR., George B. USAF 1LT RCV F9F-4 125182 520910 VMF-115 MAG-33 Bad wx diversion from K-3 to K-2 after combat mission, crashed into Unmun-san 23 nm SE K-2 BOURGEOIS, Alvin R. USMC LTJG RSC AD-4NA 125759 530226 VA-95 USS Philippine Sea Hit by AAA, crash landed in friendly territory BOUSLOG, E. H. USN SSGT RCV B-29A 44-61835 511031 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima) BOWDEN, Arthur J. USAF LCDR MIA F4U-4 97100 521108 VF-884 USS Kearsarge (CVAApparently hit by AAA during dive on target, crashed in vicinity of Pyongyang, Side Nr 405A BOWEN, Frederick W. USN CAPT NIJ RF-80C 49-447 501114 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Landed short of runway at K-2, destroyed BOWEN, Jarrett V.D. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34317 521227 90th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Last radio and radar contact at 1835L inbound to target, extensive SAR effort negative BOWEN, Norman E. USAF 1LT KIA C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort BOWERMAN, Robert C. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-5NL 124520 510825 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Gear up night landing a K-1 BOWMAN, David W. USMC LT RSC Sea Fury UNK 520414 HMS Theseus Hit by AAA, forced to land 6 mi SW of Hamhung BOWMAN, I. L. RNAVY MAJ NIJ TN-OY-2 03962 511001 VMO-6 1st MAW Crashed on take-off in river near Sinchon due to severe downdraft, total loss BOWMAN, John W. USMC MAJ KIA F-80C 49-499 501008 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA and crashed near Pyongyang BOWMAN, Joseph W. USAF 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35961 530401 90th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Hit by AAA, landed in paddy, last radio contact at 312230L BOWMAN, Lloyd P. USAF TSGT RCV C-46D 44-78257 510225 FEAMCOM Returning from combat support msn to K-2, crashed into hill 4 mi SW of Iwakuni AB, Japan BOYD, Robert M. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34703 510701 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn lost at 0015L, last contact when it checked in just prior to going into enemy territory BOYLE, JR., Clarence E. USAF 1LT MIA F4U-4 82176 510930 VMF-212 USS Rendova (CVECrashed on take-off into the Yellow Sea, aircraft sank immediately, Side Nr. LD21, SAR effort negative BOYLES, Wayne E. USMC 2LT RSC AD-3 122216 521116 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, engine failure, ditched off the coast of Korea near a U.S. destroyer BRACE, Ernest C. USMC P3 RSC F-51D A68-754 510111 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Ditched BRACKENBERG, R. O.L. RAAF 1LT MIA B-26B 41-39396 510613 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission along route Green 7, last radio contact at 0130 hrs, SAR effort negative BRADLEY, Ralph P. USAF CAPT MIA F4U-5N 124516 510920 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 On night intruder mission, prob hit by AAA while diving on target on road 15 mi N of Sibyon-ni, aircraft on fire after completing target run, crashed, SAR effort negative BRADWAY, Judson J. USMC LT RCV F9F-2 125090 511104 VF-831 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hard landing, did not engage barriers,crashed into parked aircraft on deck, jettisoned BRAINARD, George S. USN CAPT RSC B-26C 44-35844 520611 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA, heavily damaged, crew successfully bailed out near Cho-do BRALY, James W. USAF LTJG KIA F9F-2 125102 510904 VF-51 USS Essex (CV-9) Caught fire, probably due to AAA, crashed/exploded near Haengsan BRAMWELL, Ross K. USN TSGT KIA HRS-1 127798 530212 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Crashed into water 25 mi S of Pusan during rendezvous with aircraft carrier BRAND, JR., Joe L. USMC 1LT RSC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) BRAND, John H. USAF 1LT NIJ AT-6F 44-82547 511021 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by enemy fire, emergency landing on sand bar near Wonchon-ni BRANDES, Gordon C. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34417 520322 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Conducting armed reconnaissance mission, last contact at 212105L N of Green Seven near Kangdong BRANDSTED, Cecil W. USAF 1LT NIJ B-29A 44-62281 510507 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by AAA over Pyongyang, recovered at Yokota AB, Japan, crewmembers observed loss of 44-86371 and three chutes leaving that aircraft BRANDT, Shirley R. USAF 1LT RCV F-84E 49-2429 510519 523rd Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Crashed over Keybang-san (Keegang-san) in bad weather BRASWELL, Robert C. USAF 1LT RMC RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and BRAZIL, Kenneth S. USAF 1LT RSC F-86E 51-2727 521228 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Engine fire, bailed out N of Cho-do, rescued BREEN, John J. USAF 1LT RCV C-47B 43-49704 501121 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flying drop mission, crashed 8 mi S of Hyesanjin, Korea BREITKREUTZ, John J. USAF A2C RMC B-26B 44-34345 530204 34th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, another acft heard bail out order BREKKE, Charles F. USAF SSGT POW B-29A 45-21814 501110 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted BRENDLE, Dillman L. USAF A3C MIA B-26B 44-34699 521114 95th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Night interdiction msn, last contact at 14/0015, disappeared from radar scope at 0032, fires seen in area, damaged by gnd fire, aircraft out of control, crashed, bad weather BRENNAN, John C. USAF CAPT RSC B-29A 44-86247 511118 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed on take-off at Yokota Air Base, no crew fatalities BRENNAN, John P. USAF 1LT KIA F4U-4 82165 510528 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, crashed & exploded 1 mi E of Anak while on armed recce mission BRENNEMAN, Austin E. USMC ENS RSC F4U-4 81401 530126 VF-874 (VF-124) USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Hit by AAA while on naval gun fire spotting mission, ditched near Hungnam BRENNER, D. L. USN LT RSC F-86E 50-634 530527 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Engine trouble, successful bail out over Yellow Sea, rescued BRENNER, Douglas G. USAF 1LT RSC F-51D 44-74612 520423 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Belly-landed on mudflats, rescued by SAR forces BRETTING, Martin M. USAF 2LT RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan BREWER, Charles A. USAF LTJG RCV AD-4N 132263 530619 VA-45 USS Lake Champlain Hit by AAA, crashed on land, unsuccessful low altitude bail out BREWER, Donald E. USN 1LT INJ F-51D 44-74727 510511 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, lost coolant, crash landed in river in friendly territory BREWER, JR., Owen T. USAF LTCOL RCV F-51D 44-74658 521018 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Mid-air collision with F-51D 44-84895 (2Lt Rossel), tail severed, crashed 1,300 yards NE of Hill 1407 BREWER, JR., Paul M. USAF ENS KIA F9F-2B 123633 510507 VF-191 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by enemy fire while conducting strafing run in the vicinity of Ichon BREWER, Lowell R. USN 1LT RSC F-51D UNK 501015 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 6002nd Tac Spt Wg Hit by gnd fire, coolant leak, successful bail out S of Namchon-jon (near Pyongyang) BREWER, Owen T. USAF ENS MIA AD-2 122307 510416 VA-65 USS Philippine Sea (CVShot down over enemy territory, crashed & disintegrated BREY, Elwood E. USN 1LT RCV AT-6F 44-82541 510109 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Low on fuel, crashed near Checon, (Tanyang) Korea BRIGGS, JR., Eugene A. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-856 510414 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 35th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Flame out, crashed near north end of runway at Itazuke AB, Japan BRIGGS, Richard C. USAF LTCOL RSC F4U-4 81958 511015 VMF-212 USS Rendova (CVEHit by AAA, oil loss, engine smoking, bailed out over water near a friendly surface vessel BRILLIANT, Manual NMI USMC 1LT MIA F-94B 51-5476 520227 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Collided with PO-2, wreckage sighted 2.25 miles SW of Yongmae BRINDLEY, Jack E. USAF SSGT KIA B-29A 42-94072 500908 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into E. China Sea 5 mi off Okinawa in 200 ft of water, extensive SAR effort conducted BRINE, Donald E. USAF ENS KIA F4U-4 BU-96899 501223 VF-53 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, crashed and burned N of Hungnam (Side Nr. 204) BRINKLEY, John R. USN 1LT RCV F-51D UNK 500808 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Combat loss BRISCOE, JR., William R. USAF 2LT NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB BRISTOL, Richard G. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 43-45573 521029 37th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) Day interdiction msn, hit by AAA, last contact 1840L BRITTON, Peter J. USAF 1LT WIA B-26B 44-34353 510626 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Hit By AAA, crash landed in flames at K-14 BROADWAY, John B. USAF 2LT KIA F-80C 49-804 510220 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, burst into flame, crashed, exploded BROCK, Jack M. USAF CAPT RCV F-80C 49-5xx 510702 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Tip tanks released, tore off horizontal stabilizer, crashed near Sunchon, no egress noted BROCKMIRE, William NMI USAF CPL RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) BRODEUR, Ronald F. USAF LTJG RSC F9F-2B 123700 510727 VF-781 USS Bon Homme Failed to remain airborne after catapult shot, ditched BRODHAG, Donald J. USN ENS RSC F4U-4 96900 500916 VF-23 USS Boxer (CV-21) Lost power on take-off, auxiliary fuel tank exploded, ditched BROGAN, James NMI USN CAPT RMC B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK BROM, JR., Anton NMI USAF 1LT RMC RF-51D 44-84956 521125 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Last seen making approach to tunnel BROOKS, George F. USAF CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35402 520807 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire, attempted landing, crashed into dike, wreckage observed 2 mi SE of Hwangju BROOKS, Tauno O. USAF ENS RMC AD-3 122842 520208 VF-194 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, crashed into side of mountain 20 mi W of Kowon, Side Nr. 401, extensive SAR effort unsuccessful BROOMHEAD, Marvin S. USN CAPT MIA F-80C 49-838 510811 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Leading flight of four F-80C aircraft, hit by AAA during attack on bridge at Yongu-ri near Sunan, exploded, crashed .5 mile beyond bridge, no egress noted BROSE, Gerald L. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L BROUS, Donald NMI USAF CAPT RSC F-51D 45-11398 501015 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed in water near Sin-Do between Tan-do and Tetsuzan-Hanto Peninsula BROWER, III, Charles USAF CAPT KIA F-51D 44-74615 510417 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by gnd fire, acft crashed, burned 6 mi S of Sibyon-Ni BROWN, Charles J. USAF MSGT RCV B-29A 44-27262 530127 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Lost over Korea, crashed in UN territory near Tom-ni, 10 crew members bailed out successfully BROWN, Cleo A. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) BROWN, Donald D. USAF LTCOL RMC F-51D 45-11408 501130 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Gnd fire, belly landed 3 mi W of Tok-Chon, SAR effort unsuccessful BROWN, Gerald M. USAF ENS KIA F4U-4 81152 520602 VF-113 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit violent slipstream during take-off, crashed, belly tank blew up on contact BROWN, Gerald R. USN g CPL RMC B-29A 44-86357 510824 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near Sunchon, crew bailed out, aircraft exploded 11 miles W of Sunan, NK, (between Sunan and Kowan-ni) BROWN, Glenn W. USAF CPL RMC B-29A 44-86357 510824 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near Sunchon, crew bailed out, aircraft exploded 11 miles W of Sunan, NK, (between Sunan and Kowan-ni) BROWN, Herbert D. USAF TSGT RMC RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance BROWN, Howard W. USAF UNK RSC F-51D 44-73180 511109 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by gnd fire, coolant leak, bailed out over friendly territory BROWN, J. USAF CAPT KIA F4U-4B 62956 520224 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, crashed into target during strafing run, no egress noted BROWN, JR., William P. USMC CAPT MIA F3D-2 127024 530530 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Last heard from when requesting landing instructions from K-8 approach control BROWN, James B. USMC 2LT MIA F3D-2 124623 520815 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Radar and radio contact lost during night patrol, poss crashed into the sea, USMC and USN aircraft and boat operating off Napsom conducted SAR effort, results negative BROWN, James M. USMC ENS KIA F4U-4 97231 501204 VF-32 USS Leyte (CV-32) Hit by AAA fire, crash landed behind enemy lines near Koto-Ri, Chosin Reservoir area BROWN, Jesse L. USN CPL RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea BROWN, John C. USA CAPT RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan BROWN, John W. USAF MAJ RCV F-51D 44-72559 500824 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, oil leak, hit ridge and exploded during emergency landing S of Ichon BROWN, Meade M. USAF MSGT MIA B-29A 44-86343 520913 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air over Suiho Hydroelectric Plant BROWN, Nelson M. USAF LT RSC F4U-4 97295 511121 VF-874 USS Bon Homme Lost power, crashed into water shortly after take-off BROWN, Richard E. USN LTJG RSC F4U-4 82088 510927 VF-783 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA NW of Hamhung, crash landed on sandbar in Song Chon River BROWN, Robert C. USN 1LT RSC B-26C 44-35844 520611 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA, heavily damaged, crew successfully bailed out near Cho-do BROWN, Stanley F. USAF 1LT RMC RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance BROWN, Wallace L. USAF ENS KIA F4U-4B 97457 500925 VF-53 USS Valley Forge (CVCrash landed, poss due to AAA. Acft destroyed by friendly forces near Sariwon (Sanggyo-ri) BROWN, William E. USN ENS NIJ F4U-4B 96809 500703 VF-53 USS Valley Forge (CVEngine failure on launch (some reports indicate engine fire) BROWN, William E. USN 1LT RSC B-26B 44-34336 511015 13th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire NW of Nanchonjom, 1 engine out, last contact with Dentist Control at 14/2148 hours, bail out order given, SAR effort negative BROWN, William F. USAF CAPT KIA F-51D 44-72009 510315 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by intense gnd fire near Oryong-ni, disintegrated in mid-air, crashed BROWN, Willis R. USAF FLTLT KIA Meteor A77-559 520127 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by gnd fire on strafing run, ejected near Haeju (WE559) BROWNE-GAYLORD, Mark A.B.H.A. RAAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34314 510914 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA at low altitude, crashed into mountain 10 mi NW of Yangdok at 0055L, crash observed by crew of another aircraft, SAR effort negative BROWNING, Philip W. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-5 122159 510723 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, flew to coast, bailed out, rescued BROWNING, Richard C. USMC ENS MIA F2H-2 123226 530726 VF-22 USS Lake Champlain Last seen in deep dive near Honggun-ni, explosion observed in area, SAR effort negative BROYLES, JR., Edwin N. USN LCDR RSC AD-4Q 124045 510303 VC-190 USS Princeton (CV-37) Loss of power on takeoff BRUCE, Donald E. USN 2LT KIA AU-1 129370 530203 VMA-212 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, lost portion of wing, crashed and burned in vicinity of Naengjong-dong BRUGGEMEIER, II, Carl H. USMC LTJG RSC AD-4B 127868 530726 USS Lake Champlain Engine cut out during deck launch, ditched alongside ship BRUMBACH, L. E. USN MAJ MIA F4U-5N 121996 501120 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Night intruder mission, fuel exhaustion, reported to have bailed out, SAR effort negative BRUSHERT, Jack L. USMC SGT KIA B-26B 44-34685 500930 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, ditched, exploded near Wonsan, 28 mi E of Hongsoch, SAR effort negative BRUZELIUS, JR., David NMI USAF CAPT NIJ B-26B 656 510721 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, hit by gnd fire, hydraulic system shot out, belly landing at Miho BRYAN, FNU USAF LT NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort BRYAN, Fred V. USN 1LT WIA B-29A 42-93974 511109 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night leaflet dropping mission, hit by AAA near Chongju, crew bailed out over P-Y-do, SAR effort conducted BRYAN, Richard M. USAF LT KIA AD-4 123923 511117 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Power stall on takeoff, crashed into water, helo and whale boat SAR effort unsuccessful BRYANT, JR., William A. USN LT RSC AD-4L 123991 510919 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Lost power on take-off, crashed into water ahead of carrier BRYANT, JR., William A. USN 1LT RMC B-26B 44-34706 510422 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Part of six aircraft flight, hit by AAA at marshalling yards, left engine on fire, approx 8 mi N of Paup, NK at 1640L, Helo SAR effort negative BRYANT, John D. USAF MSGT RSC B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L BRYANT, William L. USAF CAPT RMC RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance BUCK, John W. USAF 1LT RCV B-26B 41-39574 510109 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last contact enroute target area, crashed 13 mi E of Suwon BUCKLEY, JR., Oliver E. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-62167 520830 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Missed approach, attempted to go around, crashed 4 mi NE of Taegu, SK near village of Sangdaegok-tong BUCKLEY, John H. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86268 510407 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter BUCKNER, John L. USAF LTCOL RSC F4U-4 UNK 520131 Hit by gnd fire, landed on beach BUDWAY, FNU USMC LCDR RSC F9F-2 127117 520722 VF-72 USS Bon Homme After photo-escort mission, fuel exhaustion, ditched 1 mi aft of ship BUHRER, Gordon C. USN LCDR RSC AD-4 128969 520709 VA-75 USS Bon Homme Inadequate speed on takeoff, ditched in the vicinity of USS Bonne Homme Richard BUHRER, Gordon C. USN 1LT MIA F-80C 49-626 510318 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by gnd fire over Hamhung, toggled bombs, rolled over and struck ground inverted BULL, Albert H. USAF CAPT KIA F-80C 49-638 520202 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire and crashed into gnd inverted BULL, Richard G. USAF SSGT RCV B-29A 44-69805 501014 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp Caught fire, bail out ordered, fire put out, bail out order cancelled BULLMAN, Robert E. USAF 2LT RCV B-29A 44-69682 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No. 2 engine and then entire wing caught fire, exploded, crashed into mountain, tail gunner of B-29 6323 observed crash, no parachutes observed BULLOCK, Elmer T. USAF SSGT MIA B-26B 41-39379 510108 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Last contact enroute to target area BUNN, George W. USAF MAJ KIA AD-2 122258 520129 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, caught fire, crashed into hill while attempting to land BUNTIN, Charles W. USMC CAPT KIA F4U-4 82032 510724 VMF-323 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Hit by small arms fire during strafing run near Sohae-ri, crashed BURBAGE, Byron M. USMC SGT MIA B-29A 44-86370 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Damaged during MiG attack, No. 1 engine caught fire, ditched, debris and oil slick found, no parachutes observed, extensive SAR effort negative BURCH, Hugh M. USAF CAPT RCV C-46D 44-78038 520219 83rd Trp Car Sq 437th Trp Car Wg (P) Night insertion msn, last contact at 0202L, double agent detonated grenade before bail out BURGER, Lawrence E. USAF BRAR WIA AT-6D 44-82573 511120 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by AAA, observer wounded BURGESS, Desmond H.R. CAPT LTJG RSC AD-4 123921 511026 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Conducted bomb run against a bridge, hit by AAA while conducting photo run to assess damage, engine damaged, ditched at sea, Navy aircraft flew RESCAP, rescued BURGESS, JR., William L. USN 2LT RSC F-86A 48-256 510913 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Explosion and flame out while on combat mission, successful bail out over Yellow Sea, SA-16 rescue BURKE, JR., John J. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 45-21814 501110 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted BURKE, Robert I. USAF 1LT RSC F-51D 919 510614 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by AAA, bailed out, rescued by SAR forces BURKE, Vernon USAF TSGTT RSC B-29A 44-61656 511022 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Downed by 2-3 MiGs at 1517L, No. 1 engine and hydraulic system knocked out, crew successfully bailed out over Yellow Sea, 3rd ARS rescue BURLESON, William J. USAF 1LT KIA F-84G 51-10369 530309 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Right tip tank blew up over target, augured into the ground BURNETT, Robert G. USAF 1LT RCV C-47A 43-15379 520429 21st Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Crash landed in water near beach at Dentist C BURNS, Francis P. USAF SGT RSC B-29A 44-61776 520401 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Lost Nr. 1 & 4 engines enroute to secondary target, successful bail-out approx. 3 mi N of Kansong BURNS, JR., Stanley S. USAF MAJ RMC RF-51D 44-84780 520228 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by small arms fire, successful bail out BURNS, Robert J. USAF CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35760 520605 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact at 2325I, crew was bailing out, 15 mi S Simni-do BURRELL, Jackson A. USAF 2LT NIJ F-84E 51-617 520213 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Landed at K-2 to refuel and continue RESCAP over downed pilot (1Lt Nolan Ferree). Refueled, external fuel tank leak noted after take-off, returned to K-2, crash landed BURROW, Henry W. USAF AL1 KIA PBM-5 84769 501105 VP-46 Failed to return from combat mission over East China Sea and Korean Peninsula BURT, JR., James B. USN 1LT RCV B-26C 44-35985 510729 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit mountain at K-13 while attempting night landing on one engine BURTIS, John R. USAF 1LT RMC F-84E 50-1180 521106 69th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, bailed out BURTON, JR., Allie B. USAF 1LT MIA F-51D 44-74072 501002 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by AAA, successful bail out 4 mi ENE of Pyongyang BURTON, Woodrow NMI USAF 2LT RCV AT-6D 44-86145 500923 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Lost 3 mi SE of Kumchon, was working with F-51s, went into spin, wings came off, crashed BURWELL, David L. USAF ENS RMC F4U-4 82004 520527 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by gnd fire while conducting SAR for Ens Sterrett, crashed into mountain, exploded, Side Nr. 310 BUSCH, JR., Roland G. USN CAPT NIJ AT-6D 42-44575 510426 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, emergency landing at L-strip, destroyed to keep it out of enemy hands BUSH, Gordon S. USAF 1LT INJ F-51D UNK 500820 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Bailed out over water BUSH, Richard B. USAF TSGT RSC B-29A 44-86247 511118 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed on take-off at Yokota Air Base, no crew fatalities BUSHBY, John USAF MSGT RCV AT-6F 44-82521 500820 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Lost NW of Waegwan (Uiryong), last contact at 1355L BUSHMAN, Herschel L. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 122063 511102 HQ-33 Photo Unit MAG-33 Hit by AAA, rudder system shot away and hydraulic system damaged, forced to crash land at K-3, aircraft total loss BUSHONG, JR., H. L. USMC 1LT MIA F-80C 49-852 510911 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp One of four aircraft on combat mission, downed by MiG, bailed out in Taechon-ni area BUSHROE, Sterling J. USAF A2C RCV B-29A 44-62167 520830 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Missed approach, attempted to go around, crashed 4 mi NE of Taegu, SK near village of Sangdaegok-tong BUSS, Donald H. USAF LTJG RSC AD-4 UNK 520616 VA-195 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA during bomb run on Kowon, engine failure, ditched N. of Wonsan, helo rescue BUTTLAR, W. A. USN CPL KIA B-29A 45-21749 510329 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Two engines out, lost over E. China Sea NW of Okinawa, 2rd ARS Sq, Flight C participated in SAR effort, results negative BUTTLER, Leland L. USAF LTCOL INJ C-45F 44-87210 520824 Flight C 6167 Air Base Gp Slipped off wet runway and crashed while landing, destroyed BUTTON, Ervine J. USAF A3C RCV C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort BUTTS, JR., Lemon NMI USAF 1LT MIA LT-6G 49-3548 530605 6148th Tactical Conrol Squadron 6147th Tactical Control Heavy gnd fire, reports that one crewman taken prisoner BUXMAN, Roger L. USA CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 97452 511202 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, oil leak, engine quit, wheels up landing on beach near K-18 BYERS, JR., George NMI USMC TSGT RCV B-26B 44-34266 510103 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed 4 mi W of K-2, possibly due to fuel exhaustion CADENA, JR., Daniel NMI USAF 1LT NIJ OY-2 03922 510625 VMO-6 1st MAW Engine failure led to forced landing 9 mi SE of Honchon, Korea CAIL, Ralph D. USMC MSGT RMC Cessna 133791 520718 VMO-6 1st MAW Hit by AAA, one crewman observed bailing out (L-5) CAIN, John T. USMC CPL RSC B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L CAIN, Richard B. USAF CPL RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok CALAUSTRO, Antonio NMI USA SSGT MIA B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. CALDWELL, Richard B. USAF CAPT MIA RB-26C 44-35668 520515 12th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg On photo recon mission, reported on fire and presumably destroyed in Sunchon area, two RF-80s and 4 F-86s conducted SAR effort, results negative CALLAN, Arthur D. USAF 1LT INJ F-51D 45-11536 510208 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Returning from combat mission, bad wx, overshot runway, crashed CAMERON, Burton G. USAF MSGT MIA F7F-3N 80415 520516 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Explosion seen during napalm run near Cheryeng, N. Korea CAMERON, Edgar NMI USMC CAPT MIA AD-3 122729 520805 VMA-121 MAG-12 Last seen at 1018 hrs, hit by automatic weapons fire near Kang Sujon, coastal SAR effort negative CAMERON, Lewis H. USMC 2LT RMC F-84G 51-10439 521026 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, crashed, completely destroyed approx 13. mi E of Kanggye, successful egress CAMERON, Lyle W. USAF 1LT NIJ F-84E 51-596 520908 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit high tension wires while flying at low altitude CAMPBELL, Bruce R. USAF LTCOL RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) CAMPBELL, Edward E. USAF CAPT RCV F9F-2 127154 520614 VMF-115 MAG-33 Exploded in mid-air enroute to target. VT fuse bomb probably detonated CAMPBELL, JR., Howard D. USMC PFC MIA B-26C 44-34600 520113 8th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing At 2350-I, about 10 miles northwest of Sunan and at an altitude of 4,000 feet, the pilot ordered the crew to bail out. The two known survivors, the pilot and navigator, CAMPBELL, Reynold G. USAF SSGT RCV B-26B 44-34238 500628 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Flying operational Reconnaissance mission over the water along the west coast of the ROK, pilot became disoriented and lost control of aircraft; Crew bailed out near Jido. CAMPOS, JR., Jose C. USAF ENS RMC AD-2 122346 511104 VC-35 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA while on night heckler mission , bailed out, chute seen on ground S of Wonsan CANAAN, Gerald C. USN 1LT KIA F-84E 49-2425 520310 154th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg While attacking the marshalling yard southeast of Opa-ri (YD 3154), aircraft was hit by Anti-aircraft fire in the right wing root. CANFIELD, JR., Robert D. USAF SSGT MIA B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK CANNING, William A. USAF 2LT RCV F-84G 51-1133 521204 69th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed while performing aerobatics, 5 mi N of K-13, unsuccessful bail out CANNON, Bob P. USAF CAPT KIA F-80C 49-860 510308 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp B-29 escort, hit by AAA, crashed, exploded in Haeju area at approx. 1200L CANNON, JR., Robert T. USAF 1LT RSC F-86E 50-592 520402 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, bailed out S of Cho-do, rescued CANNON, Joe L. USAF TSGT RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) CAPRON, Donald V. USAF CAPT RSC B-26B 44-34544 510424 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Downed by ground fire, left wing caught fire, successful bail out 20 mi W of Chorwon, B-26 and F-80 aircraft provided RESCAP until helo rescue CARA, William L. USAF CPL RSC B-29A 44-61776 520401 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Lost Nr. 1 & 4 engines enroute to secondary target, successful bail-out approx. 3 mi N of Kansong CARBINE, Ray P. USAF MAJ RCV F-80C 49-457 500801 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit cable strung between mountains, crashed 5 mi SE of Chonui on Chochiwon-Chonan Road CARDARELLA, Vincent C. USAF 2LT RCV B-26B 44-34266 510103 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed 4 mi W of K-2, possibly due to fuel exhaustion CAREY, JR., Edwin A. USAF 1LT MIA F-86A 49-1140 520324 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp 4 F-86s attacked 3 MiG-15s, jumped by 2 more MiGs, acft disappeared CAREY, James D. USAF CPL INJ B-29A UNK 5201 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, aborted, crash landed at Kadena AB CAREY, John T. USAF CAPT MIA B-29A 44-69803 520228 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine problems, most of crew bailed out in extreme NE corner of the Punchbowl, VMO-6 SAR effort CARLISLE, Osborne T. USAF MSGT MIA B-29A 44-86370 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Damaged during MiG attack, No. 1 engine caught fire, ditched, debris and oil slick found, no parachutes observed, extensive SAR effort negative CARLSON, Albert B. USAF MAJ RSC F4U-5N 124456 510814 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Ditched due to fuel exhaustion near Kimpo Airfield CARLSON, Evans C. USMC MAJ RSC F-51D UNK 500914 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Bailed out SE of K-3 (Pohang) CARLSON, FNU USAF CAPT RCV F-51D 44-73868 510704 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Four ship-flight of F-51Ds on armed recon and rail cut mission to target at Ichon, Hit by AAA, coolant leak, unsuccessful bail out attempt, aircraft bellied in on island in lake W CARLSON, Raymond J. USAF CAPT RMC F-84E 49-2365 511206 182th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by AAA, trailing smoke, glided out to Chinnampo Bay, unsuccessful bail out alleged CARMAN, Horace R. USAF LCDR RCV F4U-4 81788 510524 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, bailed out of damaged aircraft CARMICHAEL, Glenn F. USN CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34345 530204 34th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, another acft heard bail out order CARMODY, Francis NMI USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-69803 520228 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine problems, most of crew bailed out in extreme NE corner of the Punchbowl, VMO-6 SAR effort CARNEY, James W. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 97471 520509 VMF-323 MAG-12 Runway collision during night landing at K-6 CARPENTER, Burson D. USMC CDR RSC AD-4 127876 520704 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVPresumably hit by AAA, ditched at sea near Sinchang CARR, Charles H. USN CAPT MIA F-80C 49-821 501226 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed/exploded in NW section of Pyongyang CARRAHER, Thomas M. USAF SGT RCV C-119B 49-169 510927 50thTrp Car Sq (M) 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Crashed into Mt.Tanazawa, Odawara, 8 mi WNW of Isehora, Japan CARRARA, Ernest D. USAF 2LT RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) CARRARA, Jack NMI USAF CPL NIJ B-29A 44-62108 510410 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage CARROLL, Gregory S. USAF LTCOL NIJ B-29A 44-86295 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, landed at Kimpo AB (K-14) CARROLL, John W. USAF LT KIA F9F-2 125104 520502 VF-52 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, crashed into a hill top near Chosin Reservoir, Side Nr. 206, six miles west of Yudam-ni CARROS, John Z. USN LT MIA F4U-4 81747 510620 VF-821 USS Princeton (CV-37) Crashed after left wing shot off by AAA near Sinpyong (Mundok-tong) CARRUTH, Royce NMI USN CAPT RSC F9F-5 126189 530506 VMF-311 MAG-33 Fuel starvation due to bad weather, ditched at sea 10 mi E of grid, rescued CARRUTHERS, Joseph N. USMC 1LT RMC B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. CARTER, Bartus H. USAF AL3 MIA P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB CARTER, Bennie G. USN 2LT RCV F-86E 51-2744 530107 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Operational loss, crashed short of runway CARTER, Harry F. USAF 1LT NIJ F-84E 51-649 520919 310th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Four aircraft on combat mission, descending through cloudcover to target area, mid-air collision, damaged, returned to base CARTER, JR., Vernon H. USAF 2LT NIJ B-29A 45-21725 510406 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea CARTER, Paul E. USAF AM3 NIJ PBM-5A 122077 501123 VR-21 Bad landing, aircraft filled with water and sank near Sasebo, Japan CARTER, Thomas E. USN CAPT WIA HTL-4 128902 510917 VMO-6 1st MAW Crash landed at Songnae-dong, total loss CARTER, William G. USMC 2LT RCV F-80C 49-585 501003 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Conducted combat mission as part of four-ship flight, then landed at K-9 to refuel, then took off from K-9 Pusan, Korea enroute to Itazuke AB, Japan, crashed near Kuman- CARTER, William M. USAF 1LT RCV F-84E 51-227 520121 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed after take-off from K-2 CARTIER, Robert O. USAF CAPT RSC T-33A 49-982 520906 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Operational loss, ferry flight from K-13 to Tsuiki AB, Japan, last reported 60 mi S of K-13 with flame out, contemplating bailout CARTMILL, John B. USAF 1LT NIJ B-29A 44-27347 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, successfully recovered at Kimpo AB (K-14) CARTWRIGHT, Oma B. USAF CAPT RCV AT-6D 42-84947 511013 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed & burned 15 mi NE of Kaesong, no chutes observed CASACCIA, Libero P. USAF CIV INJ C-119B 49-105 501012 37th Trp Car Sq (M) 316th Trp Car Gp (M) Crash landed at Ashiya AB, Japan CASH, Harold C. N/A 2LT RSC AD-2 122265 520513 VMA-121 MAG-12 Oil pressure low, engine failure, made forced wheels up landing on road CASLIN, William E. USMC 1LT RCV F-86E 50-626 521001 39th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Completed combat training mission over North Korea, controls malfunctioned while landing, crashed 1,000 ft short of runway at Suwon AB CASSERLY, III, Thomas F. USAF 2LT RSC F-51D 44-12727 520303 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Bellied in on mud flat to attempt to rescue another pilot, who had bailed out over water CASSERLY, III, Thomas F. USAF CPL NIJ HRS-1 127803 520301 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Crashed 8.5 mi NE of X-83, mechanical failure CASSIDY, David T. USMC CPT KIA F-84E 51-586 520121 182nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron 136th Fighter-Bomber Aircraft hit by enemy fire at 200 ft AGL pilot started to pull up and canopy observed to come off at 300 ft AGL. Pilot ans seat see to exit aircraft. However, pilot was not CASTEEL, JR., Barney P. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-660 510810 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed on take-off from Kimpo AB, disintegrated CASTELLANO, Mark J. USAF MSGT RCV HRS-2 127822 530325 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Crashed and burned during test hop from Ascom City, Korea CAUDLE, JR., Gilbert N. USMC LT RSC F4U-4 96928 530629 VF-94 USS Philippine Sea Hit by AAA, engine failure, ditched CAUFIELD, J. R. USN A1C MIA B-26C 44-35760 520605 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact at 2325I, crew was bailing out, 15 mi S Simni-do CAVE, James A. USAF 2LT RCV B-26C 44-35985 510729 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit mountain at K-13 while attempting night landing on one engine CAYEMBERG, Edward C. USAF CAPT RCV C-119C 49-161 530623 815th Troop Carrier Squadron 483rd Troop Carrier Crashed at sea approximately 15 mi NNE of Ashiya AB, Japan, extensive SAR effort negative CERNOSEK, Bernard D. USAF A1C MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z CESSNA, JR., Marvin NMI USAF 2LT KIA RF-51D 44-84891 521102 1st Ftr Sq ROKAF Downed by AAA near Anpyun CHAE, Jong-Seong ROKAF PO KIA Meteor A77-163 530326 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by gnd fire, crashed/burned (WA941) CHALMERS, Peter B. RAAF 2LT MIA AD-3 122800 530329 VMA-121 MAG-12 Either could not pull out of dive or hit by bomb blast, crashed CHAMBERLIN, John M. USMC LTJG WIA F9F-2 123489 530602 VF-52 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA and crash landed at K-18 CHAMBERS, G. F. USN CAPT RSC F-86A 49-1159 511213 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Ingested debris from downed MiG, bailed out near Cho-do CHANDLER, Ken D. USAF SSGT MIA B-26C 44-35402 520807 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire, attempted landing, crashed into dike, wreckage observed 2 mi SE of Hwangju CHANT, II, Harry L. USAF LT RSC F4U-5NL 124536 510610 VC-3 USS Princeton (CV-37) Mechanical failure, lost engine power, ditched CHAPMAN, C. W. USN CAPT MIA B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft CHAPMAN, Dewey L. USAF CAPT RSC F-84E 49-2399 510912 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by MiG, lost part of wing, bailed out near Cho-do CHAPMAN, FNU USAF 1LT KIA B-29A 44-61923 500713 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp While attempting to salvo bomb load at Oki-Gunto, one bomb prematurely exploded, crashed near Dogo Island, Japan, five crewmembers successfully bailed out and were CHAPMAN, Neil A. USAF ENS RSC F9F-2 127150 530720 VF-93 USS Philippine Sea Catapult shot, ditched on take-off CHAPMAN, V. R. USN AT2 RSC AD-4Q 124049 501209 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA, caught fire, crash landed in enemy territory near Sasu-Ri, Korea CHARTRAW, Ralph W. USN SSGT RSC B-26B 44-34279 500814 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Ran out of fuel enroute from Korea to Iwakuni AB, crash landed on beach, destroyed CHECK, William F. USAF MAJ WIA B-29A 44-62971 511027 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed at K-14 near Seoul with five wounded personnel onboard CHEEK, John D. USAF CAPT INJ F-80C UNK 510522 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Emergency landing at Taegu CHENAULT, Charles J. USAF CAPT RSC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) CHENAULT, James M. USAF SSGT POW B-29A 44-62084 500909 325th Bombardment Squadron 92nd Bombardment Hit by AAA, exploded in mid-air near Wolbong-ni, 5 chutes cleared the aircraft CHERRY, Clarence M. USAF CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35887 520723 34th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, bomb run OK, lost while returning from target CHERRY, Robert L. USAF LTJG KIA F9F-2 127166 520126 VF-51 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA during strafing run against camouflaged locomotive, unsuccessful low altitude bailout over Wonsan Harbor near destroyer, Side Nr. S103, helo and destroyer CHESHIRE, Leonard R. USN 1LT RSC F-86E 51-2757 520608 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Mechanical failure, succesful bail out over Cho-do, rescued by Navy surface vessel CHESNEY, Robert USAF TSGT MIA B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft CHESNOWSKY, Frank J. USAF A2C MIA B-26B 44-34337 510907 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact inbound to target at Singye, no radio contact since 070228L, wreckage observed, SAR effort negative, hampered by bad weather CHESTON, Ronald W. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4 82163 520601 VF-113 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA, lost fuel pressure, ditched in Wonsan Harbor CHICK, Grover C. USN LTJG KIA F4U-4 81835 520704 VF-113 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by small arms fire while on strafing run, crashed into mountain, no egress noted, Side Nr. 313 CHICK, Grover C. USN LCDR RSC AD-4 123840 500923 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA, caught fire, bailed out successfully 12 mi SE of Pyongyang CHICK, L. W. USN 1LT RCV F-80C UNK 501007 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed, cause unknown CHILD, Edward S. USAF SGT MIA B-26B 44-34405 510505 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Departed K-2 on combat mission, last contact at 05/0230L, hit obstacle and damaged prop while attacking Wonsan, later crashed into the sea approx 2 mi E of Wonsan CHITWOOD, John V. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 45-21822 520129 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully CHOATO, Cecile C. USAF CAPT RCV F-80C 49-610 510503 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Tail mushed into ground, exploded near Chanjang-ni, 10 mi NE of Munsan-ni CHRISTENSEN, Louis N. USAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-449 510513 16th Fighter-Interceptor 51st Fighter-Interceptor Hit by AAA, engine quit, crashed 20 mi ENE of Hwachon Reservoir, crash site located approximately 1 mi NW of Tolcotchi, NK (2Lt Frank T. Frey, same unit, shot down on CHRISTENSON, Adrian L. USAF 2LT RCV B-26B 44-34534 521210 34th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crashed on take-off due to bad weather CHRISTIAN, Berthold B. USAF Unk NIJ AT-6D 44-82544 511214 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Mid-air collision with Army L-type aircraft CHRISTIENSEN, FNU USAF CAPT RSC F-51D 44-74297 510405 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, belly landed approx 5 mi N of Singye (Sinchon-ni) CHRISTOPHER, A. M. USAF CAPT RSC F-51D UNK 510306 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by AAA, caught fire, bailed out 5 mi N of Singye CHRISTOPHER, L. M. USAF LT RSC F9F-2B 123670 510531 VF-781 USS Bon Homme Failed to remain airborne after catapult shot CHUHAK, T. S. USN PFC RCV B-26B 44-43240 500706 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Destroyed by own bomb blast during bomb run 10 NW of Osan at 2030L, crashed near Paekto-ri CHUMAK, Edward NMI USAF CAPT INJ F4U-4B 63025 510811 VMF-312 MAG-12 Collided with another F4U-4B (BUNO 62973) on runway at K-1 CIAMPA, E. R. USMC LT RSC F-51D 44-74489 510430 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Crashed 3 mi E of Sinmak (Mustang 313) CILLIERS, Piet S. SAAF 1LT WIA B-29A 42-93974 511109 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night leaflet dropping mission, hit by AAA near Chongju, crew bailed out over P-Y-do, SAR effort conducted CLANCEY, Donald R. USAF LT NIJ AD-4 123937 510210 VA-195 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, crashed into barrier during landing CLAPP, Atlee F. USN LT NIJ AD-4 123784 510331 VA-195 USS Princeton (CV-37) Bad takeoff CLAPP, Atlee F. USN CAPT MIA F9F-2 127215 521205 VMF-311 MAG-33 Moderate AAA, explosion seen after dive on target CLARK, Donald H. USMC UNK RSC F-51D 44-73992 510814 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, bailed out into river at Chinnampo, rescued CLARK, R. P. USAF CPL RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok CLARK, William E. USA LTJG RSC F9F-5 UNK 530421 VF-153 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, ditched in Wonsan Harbor CLARKSON, C. J. USN LT KIA Sea Fury WE674 511105 805 Squadron HMAS Sydney Crashed and disintegrated, cause unknown CLARKSON, Keith E. RANAA CAPT MIA AD-2 122219 520829 VMA-121 MAG-12 Lost contact with formation, explosion seen on side of hill near Chion-ni CLARY, Ralph R. USMC 2LT RCV C-119B 49-169 510927 50thTrp Car Sq (M) 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Crashed into Mt.Tanazawa, Odawara, 8 mi WNW of Isehora, Japan CLASS, Eugene H. USAF 1LT RCV F-51D 44-72249 520205 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, did not bail out CLAY, James E. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-823 501229 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed in Pyongyang area due to weather or AAA CLAYBERG, James G. USAF CPL RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) CLAYTON, Raymond L. USAF MAJ RSC F4U-4 81254 520905 VMA-312 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Unsuccessful catapult launch from carrier, ditched CLEELAND, David NMI USMC MAJ RSC F4U-4 97120 530224 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, crash landed on the frozen Annyong Reservoir 10 mi N of Haeju, helo rescue CLEELAND, David NMI USMC CAPT NIJ F9F-5 126073 530710 VMF-311 MAG-33 Munitions on nearby aircraft caught fire, caused serious damage to thi aircraft total loss CLEM, William B. USMC CPL INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed CLEMENTS, Edward F. USAF LTJG NIJ AD-4W 124097 510307 VC-190 USS Princeton (CV-37) Takeoff accident from flight deck of USS Princeton CLEMENTSON, Robert M. USN LTJG KIA F9F-5 UNK 530423 VF-154 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Poss hit by AAA, crashed into side of mountain S of Tanchon after bombing run CLEMMONS, JR., Anderson M. USN 2LT NIJ F-80C 49-675 511105 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Mid-air collision with F-80 49-719 CLEVELAND, Mason C. USAF AT2 RSC AD-4W 124762 510914 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Malfunction on catapult launch, aircraft damaged, empennage damage caused vibration and loss of control, ditched inside screen CLIFT, Jessie C. USN CPL INJ B-29A 44-86400 520331 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Four minutes after take-off, struck a small hill near village of Daimon, 6 mi NW of Yokota AB, Japan and burned CLINE, Norman F. USAF LTJG RCV F9F-5 UNK 530513 VF-153 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, bailed out over Wonsan Harbor CLINITE, Richard C. USN CAPT MIA F4U-4B 97478 520117 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, went into a spin, crashed and burned near Kar Hwa-ri CLINNIN, JR., Walter A. USMC 1LT MIA F-84E 51-1086 521014 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flamed out, crashed, completely demolished CLOVER, Melvin E. USAF 2LT RMC F-84G 51-10403 530208 69th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Disintegrated on impact with ground CLUTTER, William L. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-465 520901 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Became separated from flight in bad weather, crash not observed CLYOTT, JR., Cecil H. USAF FLTLT RSC F-51D A68-705 500904 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Engine out, crashed in Shimone Pref., Ashkuramura, 25 mi NW of Iwakuni COBURN, F. "Ross" R. RAAF ETC RSC HRS UNK 530625 HU-1 LST 799 Crashed on take off from LST 799. COCHRAN, D. S. USN 1LT RCV F4U-4 82060 510206 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, crashed and burned 8 mi NW of Pyongtaek (Anyang-ni) COCHRAN, Thomas J. USMC SFC NBD C-119C 49-161 530623 815th Troop Carrier Squadron 483rd Troop Carrier Crashed at sea approximately 15 mi NNE of Ashiya AB, Japan, extensive SAR effort negative COCO, John F. USA 1LT RSC B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L CODLING, Horace G. USAF 2LT NIJ F-86F 52-4322 530519 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Gear failure on landing (Sabre 619 "M") COETZEE, J. H. SAAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-1874 520508 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, napalm exploded, hit the ground at 1415L COFFEE, Robert G. USAF SGT RCV B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, COFFEY, Arthur G. USAF LCDR KIA F4U-4 97015 510420 VF-24 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA , unsuccesful ejection, crashed in Wonsan Harbor COFFMAN, Emory R. USN CAPT MIA B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, COGSWELL, Robert W. USAF 2LT RSC F4U-4B 62925 500811 VMF-323 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by AAA and ditched in Kosong Bay COLE, Doyle H. USMC 1LT RMC F-80C 49-741 520806 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, burst into flame, egress not observed COLE, Gene H. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4B 97449 520519 VMF-323 MAG-12 Crashed during operational test flight COLE, George W. USMC 2LT RSC AT-6D 42-84412 501101 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by AAA, crashed near Hukkang COLE, Victor J. USAF PO KIA Meteor A77-627 520413 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by gnd fire, headed home, did not return to base COLEBROOK, Maxwell E. RAAF UNK RSC F-51D 44-74442 510802 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, coolant system leak, bailed out over friendly territory COLEMAN, FNU USAF CAPT NIJ AU-1 129349 530407 VMA-323 MAG-12 Crashed on takeoff at K-6 due to loss of power COLEMAN, Gerald F. USMC FLOFF NIJ Meteor A77-415 530622 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Damaged by enemy ground fire, successful bail out over friendly territory COLEMAN, J. P> RAAF SSGT RCV C-47A 43-48483 510305 15th AWS Det Crashed while attempting go around on one engine (Okinawa) COLEMAN, JR., William L. USAF CAPT MIA F-51D 45-11593 510620 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Downed by 2 MiG-15s, lost left wing, crashed into bay near Sinmi-do, no egress noted COLEMAN, John J. USAF CAPT INJ F-86A 48-251 520125 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Flame out due to fuel starvation, crashed at K-14 COLEMAN, Philip E. USAF SUBLT MIA UNK UNK 520102 Royal Aus. Navy-Air Arm Circumstances unknown COLEMAN, Ronald J. RANAA CAPT INJ F4U-5 122003 500921 VMF-212 MAG-33 Downed by AAA COLEMAN, Thomas A. USMC CIV INJ C-119B 49-105 501012 37th Trp Car Sq (M) 316th Trp Car Gp (M) Crash landed at Ashiya AB, Japan COLLESS, John N/A SGT INJ Meteor A77-11 530526 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Crash landed at home base COLLINS, C. M. RAAF A1C MIA RB-26C 44-35364 520222 6166th WRSq 67th Tac Recon Wg Weather recce mission, last contact at 1225L over Pyongyang COLLINS, Edwin W. USAF CAPT RSC F-51D 44-74174 511113 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by gnd fire, successful bail out 5 mi N of Uijongbu (Mustang 327) COLLINS, J. (Cliff) C. SAAF CAPT KIA F-84E 50-1119A 520324 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, crashed into base of mountain while on target run COLLINS, JR., Harry L. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-550 510508 7th Fighter Bomber Squadron 49th Fighter Bomber Part of four-ship element of F-80Cs, crashed into target while conducting dive bombing mission at Pyongyang Airfield, 2 mi E of Pyongyang, no egress noted COLLINS, James L. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft COLLINS, John S. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34342A 510902 90th Bmb Sq (Light-Night 3rd Bombardment Group Night intruder msn, crashed in a ball of fire at 020248L, 1 chute seen,SAR effort negative COLLINS, Joseph S. USAF 2LT RCV F-86E 52-2840 530504 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Crashed on take-off COLLINS, Max H. USAF CPL RSC B-29A 44-61656 511022 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Downed by 2-3 MiGs at 1517L, No. 1 engine and hydraulic system knocked out, crew successfully bailed out over Yellow Sea, 3rd ARS rescue COLLINS, Michael J. USAF 1LT RCV AD-2 122294 520520 VMA-121 MAG-12 Crashed after take-off from K-6, stuck the W bank of the Ansong-Chon River at high angle COLLINS, Thomas B. USMC 1LT NIJ F4U-4 96855 501129 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, lost oil pressure, bellied in at the Hagaru-ri dirt strip COLMERY, Harry W. USMC SGT NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative COLOMBEL, Rexford L. USAF SGT RCV B-26B 44-34373 500902 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Four B-26s on rail interdiction mission in the Iri area, this B-26 assigned sector from Iri west to Kunsan, struck high tension wire while flying at low altitude, crashed into COLVARD, JR., Roy P. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-27314 511204 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg One engine out after take-off, crashed 5 mi E of Kadena AB, Okinawa COLYER, Howard T. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34678 510226 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Heavy AAA, 1 of 3 B-26s, last seen 5 mi N of Pyongyang after bomb run, crash not observed, SAR effort negative COMBS, Carl E. USAF A1C RMC RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and COMBS, Edwin D. USAF CAPT NIJ B-29A 44-62281 510507 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by AAA over Pyongyang, recovered at Yokota AB, Japan, crewmembers observed loss of 44-86371 and three chutes leaving that aircraft COMFORT, James G, USAF MSGT RCV F4U-4B 63068 510405 VMF-214 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, exploded in midair 2 Miles S of Kyesong-ni (Kosong-ni) COMPTON, Floyd E. USMC PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok CONCEPCION-ESQUILIO, C. USA LTJG NIJ AD-4W 124089 501022 VA-55 USS Valley Forge (CVStruck barrier during night landing CONDOR, Bernard USN A1C RCV B-26C 44-35869 521213 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Aborted take-off, overran runway, crashed at K-8 CONDRON, Thomas J. USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4B 97529 510312 VMF-214 MAG-12 Bombed ammo dump, damaged by resulting blast, bailed out 4 mi S of Hongchon CONKLIN, Robert C. USMC LT KIA F-84E 51-633 511214 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Returning from combat mission, hit by gnd fire 10 mi W of Yongu, engine exploded, bailed out over water CONLEY, Clayton NMI USAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-1873 520801 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit during strafing run, crashed, no egress noted CONLON, William J. USAF CPL RMC B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. CONN, Roderick G. USAF CAPT INJ C-45F 44-87210 520824 Flight C 6167 Air Base Gp Slipped off wet runway and crashed while landing, destroyed CONNELLY, David W. USAF A1C RSC B-26C 44-35355 530701 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, hit by AAA, crew bailed out, last contact at 0032L CONNER, B. M. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86370 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Damaged during MiG attack, No. 1 engine caught fire, ditched, debris and oil slick found, no parachutes observed, extensive SAR effort negative CONNOLLY, James J. USAF CPL RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok CONNOLLY, Patrick E. USA 1LT RCV F-51D 44-74363 520625 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire and crashed while escorting SAR helo, no sign of life CONNORS, JR., Archibald H. USAF LTJG RSC F9F-2 123398 520711 VF-72 USS Bon Homme Lost power after catapult launch, ditched CONRAD, Eugene B. USN MAJ RCV AT-6D 42-85850 510206 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed 9 mi NE of Hoengsong, South Korea, extensive SAR effort CONRAD, Paul R. USA MAJ RSC UNK UNK 520917 VMJ-1 MAG-33 Crashed while on photo mission due to collapsed gear CONTI, Louis USMC CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 97387 530509 VMA-312 USS Bairoko (CVE-115) Operational Loss CONWAY, John P. USMC LTJG MIA F4U-5N 124502 510309 VC-3 USS Princeton (CV-37) Crashed after takeoff, fire/wreckage sighted in water COOK, Baxter H. USN LCDR RSC F4U-4 UNK 520610 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVDitched in Wonsan Harbor, Side Nr. 302, helo rescue COOK, Cleland NMI USN 1LT RCV C-119B 49-123 510603 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Downed by friendly artillery 3 mi NE of Inje, Korea COOK, David L. USAF LT MIA AD-3 122760 510718 VA-923 USS Bon Homme Last observed making attack through heavy AAA, extensive SAR effort negative COOK, Orville M. USN CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34417 520322 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Conducting armed reconnaissance mission, last contact at 212105L N of Green Seven near Kangdong COOK, Wilford T. USAF SGT RSC B-29A 44-61656 511022 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Downed by 2-3 MiGs at 1517L, No. 1 engine and hydraulic system knocked out, crew successfully bailed out over Yellow Sea, 3rd ARS rescue COOK, William NMI USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 81574 521005 VF-871, CVA-9 USS Essex (CVA-9) Hit by AAA during strike in Sindok, emergency landing at K-50 COOKE, R. W. USN LT RMC AT-6F 44-82561 510915 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp On patrol mission from K-6, SAR effort negative COOKE, Randle H. BrArmy CAPT RSC F-51D 44-74413 510823 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, bailed out over Hwachon Reservoir, rescued COOKMAN, Lawrence W. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-687 510519 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On armed recon mission of main supply route, downed by gnd fire near Kumhwa, did not rejoin flight after target run COONS, Charles E. USAF LT RSC FR5 UNK 520515 Royal Navy Hit by AAA, ditched COOPER, FNU RAF A1C MIA B-26B 44-34601 520407 90th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Last radio contact at 062353L, missing btwn Pyongyang-Sinanju, rail target at Yongyu, 3rd ARSq conducted SAR effort, results negative COOPER, JR., Spencer R. USAF SGT INJ SB-29 44-84124 510131 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS No. 3 & 4 engines and electrical system failed, crashed 3 mi SE of Johnson AB COOPER, Jackie W. USAF 2LT MIA B-26B 44-34703 510701 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn lost at 0015L, last contact when it checked in just prior to going into enemy territory COOPER, Samuel (Sammy) B. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-5N 122017 520330 VC-3 Det C USS Philippine Sea (CVFire in cockpit, ditched COOPER, William J. USN LT RSC F-51D UNK 520413 Circumstances unknown, rescued off the beach at Paengyong-do COOSERLY, T. F. USAF CAPT RCV F-86F 51-2909A 520916 335th Fighter-Interceptor 4th Fighter-Interceptor Downed by MiG, 2 F-86s attacked by 2 flights of 3 MiGs each 5 mi S of Sinuiju, actually crashed near Andung (Dandong), China, across the Yalu River from Sinuiju, North COPE, Troy G. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-62011 521230 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs (night fighters), crashed 25 mi N of Pyongyang COPLAN, Harold NMI USAF 1LT MIA F-84G 51-10338 521215 8th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 49th Fighter-Bomber Hit by AAA, crashed CORBETT, John M. USAF 1LT RSC F-84 UNK 520125 Flamed out, crash landed CORBIN, J. W. USAF 2LT INJ F-51D UNK 510709 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Cause of loss unknown, successful bail out CORLEY, JR., Melvin V. USAF CAPT RSC F-51D 44-74378 510420 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine failure while pulling out of dive bomb run near Kaesong, successful bail out CORN, James T. USAF CAPT RCV F7F-3P 80431 510220 Hedron 1st MAW Stalled and crashed during single engine emergency landing CORNELL, Homer J. USMC MAJ INJ HRS-1 127789 511022 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Lost power, hit ground while hovering 5 mi N of X-83 CORNWELL, Charles E. USMC MAJ NIJ HRS-1 127802 510928 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Flew into ground during night landing, crashed & burned CORNWELL, Charles E. USMC A2C MIA B-26C 44-35887 520723 34th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, bomb run OK, lost while returning from target CORONA, Victor G. USAF ENS NIJ F4U-4 UNK 510418 VF-63 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit tension wires during strafing run, bailed out over Sea of Japan COSGRIFF, JR., Edward J. USN 2LT MIA F9F-4 125219 521203 VMF-115 MAG-33 On road cut mission, last seen in steep dive at low altitude, SAR effort negative COTTLE, SR., Donald F. USMC 1LT RSC F-51D 45-11539 530114 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by ground fire while searching for downed air crew COTTRELL, JR., Charles R. USAF PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok COULAM, Delbert NMI USA 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35941 501202 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact - comm check while entering target area near Seoul COULTER, John R. USAF ENS RSC AD-4 123825 511214 VA-728 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA, engine failure, ditched off Songjin COURTNEY, R. USN LTJG RSC AD-4 126922 530725 VA-155 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, ditched near Yo-do due to engine trouble, rescued COURTNEY, R. A. USN CAPT RMC F-86F 52-4339 530610 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by AAA COURY, Robert A. USAF ENS RSC AD-4 123804 500704 VA-55 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA over Pyongyang, crashed on flight deck COVINGTON, Gerald E. USN AA INJ P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB COWAN, A. D. USN 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-830 510429 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Landed short of runway at K-2, major damage COWAN, Roy L. USAF TSGT RSC B-29A 44-61776 520401 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Lost Nr. 1 & 4 engines enroute to secondary target, successful bail-out approx. 3 mi N of Kansong COWART, Ray J. USAF 1LT KIA F-86E 51-2827 530309 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp 3 F-86s engaged by 2 MiGs, crashed and burned COWDEN, Richard M. USAF PO KIA Meteor A77-120 520330 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Flew into target during attack, no egress noted, 2 mi W of Haeju COWPER, Lionel H.C. RAAF 1LT MIA F-86F 51-12972 530711 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Collided with F-86 (52-2836), disintegrated, burned COX, Albert NMI USAF 2LT RSC F-80C 49-592 520116 26th Ftr-Int Sq 6351st ABW On CAP msn, flame out, ditched into sea 100 mi SW of Okinawa COX, Robert D. USAF LT NIJ F-80C 47-549 520529 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine fire, explosion, ejection seat failed, fire extinguished, safely recovered at K-14 COX, Robert D. USAF 1LT RMC F-51D 45-11732 510922 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, bailed out, alive on the ground COYLE, George L. USAF CPL RCV C-46D 44-78038 520219 83rd Trp Car Sq 437th Trp Car Wg (P) Night insertion msn, last contact at 0202L, double agent detonated grenade before bail out CRABB, Dean R. USA CDR RSC AD-3 122848 520417 CATG-1 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, ditched off coast of Songjin, 7 mi S of Mayang-do, Side Nr. 404, rescued CRABILL, JR., C. H. USN 2LT RCV F-51D UNK 500726 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Combat Loss CRABTREE, Billie R. USAF 1LT RSC F-86F 52-4382 530416 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Poss downed by MiG, successful bail out over Cho-do, helo rescue. May have been downed by another F-86. CRACKEL, Robert E. USAF LCDR RSC F4U-4 97345 501205 VF-193 USS Princeton (CV-37) Failed to maintain altitude, speed on take-off, ditched CRAIG, Clement M. USN CPT RMC RF-51D 44-84564 520218 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, crashed and burned, successful bailout CRAM, Bruce H. USAF LT RSC F4U-4 80966 521227 VF-884 USS Kearsarge (CVAEngine failure, ditched near formation CRANDALL, D. A. USN LTJG RSC F4U-4 81864 530331 VF-92 USS Valley Forge (CVAStalled on approach, hit water CRANDALL, W. B. USN 1LT RCV AT-6F 44-82533 510913 6148th Tactical Contrl Squadron 6147th Tactical Control On routine recon misssion, crash observed at 1855L, no chutes observed, ground tactical control party conducted SAR effort, results negative CRANE, JR., Alvin E. USAF 1LT WIA RB-26C 44-35675 511008 12th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Returning from night photo recon msn, bad weather, landed short of runway at K-13 CRANFILL, JR., Britton E. USAF PO KIA Meteor A77-920 520309 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Streaming fuel after target run, in flames, crashed at 1200L CRANSTON, Ian R. RAAF TSGT RCV F7F-3N 80595 510723 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Night mission, hit by AAA, hydraulic failure, ditched 300 yds off the beach at Pohang CRAWFORD, Marion J. USMC MAJ RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan CRAWFORD, Wallace E. USAF 1LT RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea CRAYS, Edward M. USA SSGT NIJ B-29A 45-21725 510406 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea CREAMER, Robert P. USAF CAPT KIA F-51D 45-11705 510605 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, crashed in inverted position near Chinnampo CREE, Ronald R. USAF CAPT RMC F-84E 51-614 520915 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flight flew into overcast, lost contact with this aircraft CREECH, Virgil NMI USAF ENS RSC AD-4Q 124049 501209 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA, caught fire, crash landed in enemy territory near Sasu-Ri, Korea CRIST, Denzel L. USN SSGT MIA B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FCROCKER, JR., Charles W. USAF 1LT RCV F4U-4 97098 501003 VMF-312 MAG-33 Hit by gnd fire while on strafing run, crashed near Kycha CROCKER, Robert O. USMC 1LT MIA F-84E 50-1117 520414 154th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Augured into the ground during bombing run CROFT, JR., George NMI USAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-472 511212 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Four F-80Cs on close support mission to Kuhwa-ri area, dropped tanks, lost control, crashed inverted into mountain 1 mi E of Kuhwa-ri, no egress noted CRONAN, JR., Richard E. USAF CAPT MIA F-86A 49-1307 510618 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp 4 F-86s, this F-86 downed by formation of 8-12 MiGs CRONE, William D. USAF MAJ NIJ B-29A 44-69805 501014 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp Caught fire, bail out ordered, fire put out, bail out order cancelled CRONIN, William R. USAF A1C MIA B-26C 44-35817 530714 13th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder mission lost btwn Sinanju-Pyongyang. Last contact with aircraft at YD1080. No further contact. Documents from PLA indicate that AC was shot down by CROSHAW, Howard L. USAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-825 510125 9th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 49th Fighter-Bomber F-80 caught fire during bomb run; pilot was advised to bail out. After passing throught the smoke aircraft made a slight left turn crashing in to the side of a hill; exploding on CROSKREY, Richard G. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-501 530205 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Reported aircraft on fire during last contact, SAR effort negative CROSLEY, Robert M. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 97181 530724 VF-94 USS Philippine Sea Prob hit by AAA, engine failure, ditched off Yo-do CROSS, D. E. USN CAPT KIA AU-1 129366 521025 VMA-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, lost part or all of tail section, crashed and burned, no egress noted CROSS, George R.D. USMC LTJG KIA F9F-2 UNK 520614 VF-191 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA during rail interdiction mission, exploded on impact, Side Nr. 109B CROSS, Ralph NMI USN LT NIJ F4U-4 81419 510417 VF-791 USS Boxer (CV-21) Loss of altitude and control attributed to slipstream of plane ahead, ditched CROUCH, Richard G. USN LTJG RSC F4U-4 97132 520728 VF-193 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Downed by AAA during strike near Kilchu, Korea CROW, Edwin M. USN LTJG RSC F4U-4 97162 520608 VF-193 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Power failure, crashed into the sea CROW, Edwin M. USN LTCOL RSC RF-51D 44-84781 520410 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp No information available CROW, Julian S. USAF CAPT KIA F-51D UNK 501001 US Advisor to ROKAF 6146th Air Base Unit Hit by gnd fire during dive on target on south side of Pyongyang, crashed, exploded near Pyongyang, NK, no egress noted CROWELL, Dean G. USAF PFC RSC C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 CROWELL, Leroy USA 1LT NIJ F4U-4B 63037 520123 VMF-323 MAG-12 Lost oil pressure, engine quit, wheels up landing near airfield in Punchbowl CROYLE, Fred W. USMC 1LT RSC F4U-4B 62961 511215 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, bailed out over friendly territory CROYLE, Fred W. USMC FLOFF KIA Meteor A77-436 521002 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by MiGs, unsuccessful bail out over water near Cho-do (WE-971) CRUICKSHANK, Oliver M. RAF CAPT RSC F-84E 49-2354 511208 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by gnd fire, crashed into the Chongchon River near Sinanju CRUMP, James T. USAF MAJ KIA F-80C 49-3600 520723 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, bailed out, seen alive on the ground, helicopter and surface boat SAR effort unsuccessful CRUTCHFIELD, James F. USAF MAJ KIA F4U-4B 97512 511104 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, crashed while attempting to land in a stream bed CRUTCHFIELD, James H. USMC 1LT RSC F-86E 50-667 520915 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Engine blew up, bailed out N of Cho-do CUDDY, Arthur J. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34570 530223 37th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Night interdiction msn, rail recon, last contact at 0235L CULBERTSON, Gene A. USAF TSGT NIJ B-29A 44-27347 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, successfully recovered at Kimpo AB (K-14) CUMMINGS, Archibald M. USAF LT MIA AD-3Q 122863 520711 VC-33 Det 41 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, lost part of tail, crashed near Pyongyang, no egress noted, Side Nr. SS53 CUMMINGS, Edward P. USN CAPT RCV B-26C 44-35630 510105 162nd Tac Recon Sq (Night 543rd Tac Spt Gp Crashed 30 seconds after take-off from K-2 CUMMINGS, Francis J. USAF AT2 RSC AD-4W 124084 510113 VC-110 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure on takeoff, ditched CUNDIEFF, John D. USN 1LT RCV F-94B 51-5476 520227 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Collided with PO-2, wreckage sighted 2.25 miles SW of Yongmae CUNNINGHAM, Richard D. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water CUNO, Francis T. USAF CPL RCV SB-29 44-84124 510131 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS No. 3 & 4 engines and electrical system failed, crashed 3 mi SE of Johnson AB CURRAN, Robert G. USAF CAPT KIA F4U-4 96979 510703 VMF-323 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Hit by small arms fire 12 mi SW of Pyongyang, crashed into river bottom CURRENS, Calvin K. USMC LTJG RSC F4U-4B 97467 500827 VF-54 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA while attacking shipping in Songjon-man Harbor, ditched CURRY, Nathan E. USN LT RSC F4U-4B 97504 511201 VF-53 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA while attacking targets in the Wonsan area, ditched in Wonsan Harbor, surface rescue CURRY, Nathan E. USN CAPT KIA B-26B 44-34238 500628 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Flying operational Reconnaissance mission over the water along the west coast of the ROK, pilot became disoriented and lost control of aircraft; Crew bailed out near Jido. CYBORSKI, Raymond J. USAF 1LT MIA LT-6G 49-3565 520311 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Disappeared while on low level recce, SAR aircraft encountered gnd fire CYR, Gerald P. USAF LT RSC F9F-2 123445 500924 VF-111 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA and bailed out successfully over the Yellow Sea near Chorwon, Korea DACE, C. C. USN 1LT RSC B-29A 44-61835 511031 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima) DAILY, Harold I. USAF LT RSC AD-4 128917 520604 VA-195 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Attempted landing at low speed, spun into water DAKIN, William T. USN CAPT RCV B-29A 44-61835 511031 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima) DALE, James F. USAF 2LT INJ F-84E 49-2380 511229 111th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Caught fire, bailed out, did not separate from ejection seat, 18 mi NNW of K-9 DALEY, John L. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-673 510121 8th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 49th Fighter-Bomber Encountered 12 MiG-15s, downed by MiG-15 20 mi SE of Sinuiju at 1125-I DALMON, Joseph L. USAF CAPT RSC B-26B 44-34265 510124 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crash landed at Suwon and was destroyed to prevent capture by the enemy DALY, Paul V. USAF 1LT WIA F-80C UNK 510131 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by gnd fire during strafing pass 3 mi S of Tongduchon-ni, landed at Taegu AB DANELL, Robert H. USAF 2LT MIA LT-6G 49-3576 530310 6148th Tactical Control 6147th Tactical Control Acft observed going down in flames, no chutes, explosion DARAKIS, Peter M. USAF CAPT RCV LT-6G 49-3564 521024 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by ground fire, two chutes observed DARBY, Wilbur S. USAF CAPT RCV F-84E UNK 510319 523rd Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Hit by gnd fire, crash landed and exploded near Yulsil-li, Korea DARDEN, Glen NMI USAF 2LT WIA F-80C UNK 510705 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Aircraft accident DARLINGTON, Robert E. USAF LTJG KIA AD-4 128993 530304 VF-54 USS Valley Forge (CVAHit by AAA NW of Wonsan, unsucessful egress, crashed into the sea 2 mi SW of Yo-do DAVENPORT, JR., Howard M. USN LTJG RSC AD UNK 521029 UNK USS Essex (CVA-9) Damaged by AAA, ditched, Side Nr. S514, rescued by the USS Dehaven (DD-727) DAVENPORT, Thomas T. USN 1LT INJ LT-6G 49-3596 521109 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Engine failure after take-off, belly landed DAVID, D. C. USAF 1LT KIA RF-51D 44-84870 501008 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine failure, ditched in Wonsan Bay, no egress noted DAVID, Mike S. USAF 1LT NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort DAVIDSON, Thomas L. USAF 2LT RCV AT-6D 44-81610 500919 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by ground fire, spun in, crashed SW of Chungam-ni DAVIES, Earl J. USA 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34542 520306 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last radio contact at 060100L, target at BA8911 DAVIES, Howard J. USAF A2C MIA B-26B 44-34562A 520228 728th Bomb Squadron (L) 452nd Bomb Wing (L) Night recon msn, briefed Route Green Eight, last contact at 0125-I, did not return to K-9. Blood Chit K-13098 DAVIS, Charles E. USAF CDR RSC F9F-2 127175 521123 VF-721 USS Kearsarge (CVACaught fire during catapult launch, ditched DAVIS, D. W. USN MAJ RCV F4U-4 97008 510224 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Lost right wing, crashed and burned W of Hoengsong DAVIS, Daniel H. USMC A2C NBD B-26B 44-34546 530113 37th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into the sea about 2 miles off end of runway after take-off from Pusan DAVIS, Dariel L. USAF LT RSC F9F-2B 123514 501019 VF-31 USS Leyte (CV-32) Ditched after bad take-off DAVIS, Donald C. USN A1C RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) DAVIS, Earl A. USAF 1LT INJ OY-2 03991 500826 VMO-6 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, crashed DAVIS, Harold J. USMC CAPT RCV B-29A 44-62279 501019 33rd Bombardment Squadron 22nd Bmb Wg Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea DAVIS, JR., George A. USAF MAJ KIA F-86E 51-2752 520210 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp 4 F-86s attacked 10 MiGs, destroyed 2 MiGs, then downed by MiG DAVIS, JR., George A. USAF 1LT NIJ LT-6G 49-3581 520125 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crash landed at K-6 after combat mission DAVIS, JR., Joseph N. USAF TSGT RCV C-119B 49-169 510927 50thTrp Car Sq (M) 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Crashed into Mt.Tanazawa, Odawara, 8 mi WNW of Isehora, Japan DAVIS, Jack NMI USAF 1LT MIA F-84G 51-10444 530510 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Last seen entering overcast DAVIS, James F. USAF CAPT KIA F-51D 45-11541 510310 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by ground fire near Yandogwon-ni, went into spin, crashed (Mustang 321) DAVIS, John F.O. SAAF CAPT RSC F-51D 44-74168 501205 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Damaged by exploding ordnance during strafing run and crashed behind enemy lines (Mustang 311) DAVIS, John F.O. SAAF MAJ WIA B-26C UNK 511015 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Damaged by gnd fire near Poyang DAVIS, John W. USAF 1LT NIJ F9F-2B 123525 510226 VMF-311 MAG-33 Partial loss of power on landing at K-3, crashed, total loss DAVIS, MERLE E. USMC MAJ KIA F-51D 44-74035 510814 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Leading squadron of 12 F-51 aircraft, circled over target on SAR msn looking for two downed pilots, hit by gnd fire, struck hill and burned approx 19.5 mi S of Pyongyang, DAVIS, Murrit H. USAF SSGT MIA B-26B 41-39441 510912 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, inbound to target near point Z, crashed near Kumchon in the early a.m., SAR effort negative DAVIS, Norman G. USAF 1LT MIA F-51D 45-11606 501005 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA over Sunchon, coolant leak, landed on sandbar in Taedong River DAVIS, Ramon R. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-61656 511022 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Downed by 2-3 MiGs at 1517L, No. 1 engine and hydraulic system knocked out, crew successfully bailed out over Yellow Sea, 3rd ARS rescue DAVIS, Richard L. USAF 2LT INJ F-80C 49-460 510104 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Fuel exhaustion, crash landed DAVIS, Robert H. USAF 1LT INJ AT-6D 42-44450 511109 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Power failure, cause unknown, crashed 2 minutes after take-off from K-6, destroyed DAVIS, Silas E. USAF 1LT POW B-26B 44-34342A 510902 90th Bmb Sq (Light-Night 3rd Bombardment Group Night intruder msn, crashed in a ball of fire at 020248L, 1 chute seen,SAR effort negative DAWSON, Perry A. USAF LTJG RSC AD-4L 123984 520403 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure, ditched 10 mi from the carrier task force DE GOEDE, John USN 2LT KIA F-51D 44-72271 510814 13th ARP Sq SAAF Hit by gnd fire, attempted to reach coast, no further contact (Mustang 349), aircraft wreckage observed in Military Museum in Beijing in 2000. DE JONGH, Christiaan L. SAAF A2C RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) DE LANCY, John G. USAF 1LT MIA F-84E 51-1110 530412 430th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Poss downed by MiG DE LUNA, Leonard O. USAF LTJG RMC F4U-4 81079 520617 VF-64 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA, mid-air collision near Hamhung, lost wing, Side Nr. M113, chute seen on sand bar in Hamhung River DE MASTERS, John A. USN MAJ RCV F9F-4 125168 520910 VMF-115 MAG-33 Bad wx diversion from K-3 to K-2 after combat mission, crashed into Unmun-san 23 nm SE K-2 DE MERS, Raymond E. USMC SSGT RMC B-29A 44-86357 510824 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near Sunchon, crew bailed out, aircraft exploded 11 miles W of Sunan, NK, (between Sunan and Kowan-ni) DEAN, Burl D. USAF 1LT NIJ F-84E 51-530 511030 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed just after take-off due to tire failure DEAN, Glenn D. USAF CPL NIJ B-29A 44-62281 510507 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by AAA over Pyongyang, recovered at Yokota AB, Japan, crewmembers observed loss of 44-86371 and three chutes leaving that aircraft DEAN, John L. USAF CAPT RMC F-51D 44-84917 510422 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by AAA, caught fire, crashed 5 mi NE of Sunchon, successful bail out DEAN, Zachary W. USAF 1LT RMC F-86E 51-2787 520421 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, successful bail out DEARMOND, Michael E. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 62975 511108 VMF-323 MAG-12 Crashed on take-off in heavy crosswind DECAMP, Jack M. USMC MAJ MIA B-29A 44-86370 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Damaged during MiG attack, No. 1 engine caught fire, ditched, debris and oil slick found, no parachutes observed, extensive SAR effort negative DECESARE, Anaclethe P. USAF LT MIA B-26B 44-34560 510719 729th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Night intruder msn, lost btwn Kunu-ri and Kangye, last contact at 19/0320 hrs inbound to recce route Purple-5, friendly fighter aircraft conducted SAR effort, results DECKER, Raymond A. USAF CPT MIA AT-6F 44-82514 501018 6147th Tactical Control 6147th Tactical Control Hit by AAA near Kajo-jong, 5 mi E of Pyongyang DECOSTE, Thomas W. USA 1LT RCV F-84E 51-494 521009 430th Fighter Bomber Squadron 474th Fighter Bomber Hit by AAA, may have augured into the ground while on bomb run DEES, Robert F. USAF SGT KIA C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort DEETER, JR., Robert A. USAF CAPT WIA B-26C UNK 511015 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Damaged by gnd fire near Poyang DEGAUGH, Roy A. USAF SGT MIA B-29A 44-86268 510407 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter DEGOLYER, David E. USAF CAPT WIA F4U-4B 63039 510425 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, crash landed at Uijongbu DEGROOT, Phillip J. USMC AD3 RCV C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort DEHART, Oliver P. USN CAPT RSC F4U-4 81706 520305 VMA-312 USS Bairoko (CVE-115) Hit by AAA, engine froze, bailed out over water DEITZ, John A. "Jack" USMC 2LT MIA F4U-4 82018 511007 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, bailed out btwn Mundung-ni and Chongsong-ni, SAR helo driven off by gnd fire DELACY, Arthur D. USMC CAPT MIA B-29A 44-86370 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Damaged during MiG attack, No. 1 engine caught fire, ditched, debris and oil slick found, no parachutes observed, extensive SAR effort negative DELGADO, Raymundo NMI USAF 2LT RCV B-26B 44-34655 520608 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed on take-off into Yellow Sea approx 2 mi from end of runway DELL, David P. USAF CAPT NIJ B-29A 45-21725 510406 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea DEMPSEY, Peter NMI USAF A2C MIA B-29A 44-69803 520228 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine problems, most of crew bailed out in extreme NE corner of the Punchbowl, VMO-6 SAR effort DENN, Willard M. USAF 1LT MIA F-84E 51-592 520928 428th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by MiG DENNIS, Gene A. USAF CPL RSC B-29A 44-27314 511204 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg One engine out after take-off, crashed 5 mi E of Kadena AB, Okinawa DENT, JR., Louis S. USAF 1LT KIA HO3S-1 123130 521221 Helicopter Squadron One USS Missouri (BB-63) Crashed into sea off east cost of North Korea near Chosen-Haeman while on naval gunnery spotting mission, Side Nr. UP40, 2nd USS Missouri helo and a whaleboat from DERN, Robert D. USMC 1LT MIA B-26B 41-39441 510912 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, inbound to target near point Z, crashed near Kumchon in the early a.m., SAR effort negative DEROSIER, Albert P. USAF CAPT NIJ F7F-3N 80556 510622 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Emergency landing at K-14 after colliding with cable on low altitude run DERRYBERRY, Don G. USMC CAPT MIA F-51D 44-74753 510202 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Heavy AAA, believed to have crashed and burned near Kangdong AB DESCHAMPS, Elzeard J. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4 96794 510612 VMF-323 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Engine failure, crashed into barrier DESMOND, John P. USMC LT NIJ F-80C 49-1875 510205 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp AAA damage DESONIA, Arthur S. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 97136 520414 VMA-312 USS Bairoko (CVE-115) Hit by small arms fire near Kyo-dong (Chungnang-dong), ditched just SE of Cho-Do DETMERING, Carl S. USMC LTCOL RSC F-51D 45-11594 510505 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, crash landed approx 15 mi N of K-16, rescued 4 mi from crash site DETREE, Rexford H. USAF LT NIJ F-80C 49-664 500902 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Emergency landing at Pusan after flame out DEVEICE, FNU USAF MSGT MIA F7F-3N 80514 511030 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Damaged by bomb blast, one bailed out, crashed near Kaesong, SAR effort negative DEVILLIER, Leon F. USMC 1LT RSC F-86E 50-586 520401 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, bailed out over Cho-do, helo rescue DEWS, John E. USAF MAJ RCV F4U-4B 62963 520229 MABS-12 MAG-12 Right wing folded over during takeoff, causing it to crash at K-18 DEXTER, John L. USMC LCDR RSC HO3S-1 122719 520430 HU-1 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Ditched shortly after takeoff due to mechanical failure DEYES, T. E. USN 1Lt KIA F-80C 49-764 520126 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into mountain, exploded and burned DI PALERMO, Vincent J. USAF CPL RCV C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 DIBATTISTA, Gene A. USA LCDR MIA Sea Fury UNK 520724 Royal Navy Crashed while on strafing run, wreckage spotted on river bank, boats conducted SAR effort along the beaches DICK, Donald A. RNAVY CAPT RSC F4U-4 97373 520713 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Stalled on landing approach, hit the water, sank immediately DICK, Ewart G. USMC LTJG RCV F4U-4 81030 510529 VF-64 USS Philippine Sea (CVMid- air collision with another F4U-4 DICK, JR., James B. USN 1LT RMC C-46D 44-78038 520219 83rd Trp Car Sq 437th Trp Car Wg (P) Night insertion msn, last contact at 0202L, double agent detonated grenade before bail out DICK, John F. USAF LT RSC AD-4 126904 530716 VA-155 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, successful bail out DICKERSON, J. F. USN CPL NIJ B-29A 44-27347 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, successfully recovered at Kimpo AB (K-14) DICKERSON, Paul S. USAF 1LT RSC F-51D UNK 510409 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, crash landed 2 mi S of Singye near the town of Chuchon-ni DICKMAN, Siegel M. USAF CPL RSC B-29A 44-61776 520401 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Lost Nr. 1 & 4 engines enroute to secondary target, successful bail-out approx. 3 mi N of Kansong DICKSON, James D. USAF CAPT NIJ B-29A 44-62281 510507 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by AAA over Pyongyang, recovered at Yokota AB, Japan, crewmembers observed loss of 44-86371 and three chutes leaving that aircraft DICKSON, William J. USAF 1LT RSC C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 DIFALCO, Charles W. USAF MSGT MIA B-29A 44-62011 521230 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs (night fighters), crashed 25 mi N of Pyongyang DIFFER, Patrick M. USAF LCDR RSC HO3S-1 122719 520430 HU-1 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Ditched shortly after takeoff due to mechanical failure DILLARD, C. L. USN CAPT RCV F-80C 49-1859 520413 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Ferry flight from K-13 to Itazuke AB, Japan, overcast, crashed into hill 8 mi SSE of airfield on approach to Itazuke DILLE, JR., John A. USAF 1LT RMC F-86F 52-4319 530615 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by AAA DILLON, Edward NMI USAF 2LT RSC F4U-4 96821 510702 VMF-323 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Hit by AAA, wheels-up landing near the Imjin River in enemy territory DIMSDALE, George A. USMC 2LT RCV F-94B 51-5505 530117 319h Ftr-Int Sq Crashed 13 mi S of K-13 DINAPOLI, Michael F. USAF SSGT MIA B-29A 44-86370 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Damaged during MiG attack, No. 1 engine caught fire, ditched, debris and oil slick found, no parachutes observed, extensive SAR effort negative DINGER, Allen C. USAF CAPT MIA F-84E 50-1172 510603 524th Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Intense ground fire, burst into flame, crashed into hill near Songhon, NK DISCHINGER, Edwin R. USAF 1LT RMC RF-51D 44-84782 520204 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by gnd fire, crashed and burned DISHON, Donald C USAF 1LT NIJ RF-51D 44-84939 510807 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by gnd fire, successful bail out DISHON, Donald C. USAF LTJG KIA F4U-4 97239 510704 VF-783 USS Bon Homme Went into spin, crashed into water inverted during landing approach, SAR effort negative DIXON, Arthur NMI USN 1LT RSC F-80C 49-659 510821 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit in right wing, on fire, bailed out over Inchon Harbor DIXON, Billy V. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34337 510907 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact inbound to target at Singye, no radio contact since 070228L, wreckage observed, SAR effort negative, hampered by bad weather DIXON, Henry T. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 41-39379 510108 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Last contact enroute to target area DOBBS, Gilbert M. USAF CAPT RMC B-26B 44-34529 520219 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, hit by AAA, crew bailed out, crashed btwn Sinchon-Sariwon, Anak, NK, 3rd ARS helos and Fifth AF fighters searched area, negative results DOBBS, JR., Byron A. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 45-21814 501110 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted DODD, Lyle E. USAF CAPT KIA F4U-4 96879 520305 VMA-312 USS Bairoko (CVE-115) Hit by AAA, lost wing, crashed near Taetan DODSON, Kenneth L. USMC 1LT NIJ AT-6D 44-81033 501030 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed into mountain near Panha-dong DODSON, William L. USAF MSGT RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan DOHERTY, Michael A. USAF LT NIJ TBM-3S 91451 510829 VS-892 USS Rendova (CVE-114) Engine trouble, hit water, entire crew did not egress aircraft DOLAN, Eugene F. USN 1LT RCV RF-51D 44-73453 510319 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Crashed into hill, exploded 5 mi N of Kumhwa, SAR effort impeded by bad weather DOLAN, James M. USAF 1LT RSC F-82G 46-378 510703 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Hit by AAA, crashed into the sea DOLL, Roderick S. USAF CPL KIA B-29A 45-21749 510329 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Two engines out, lost over E. China Sea NW of Okinawa, 2rd ARS Sq, Flight C participated in SAR effort, results negative DOMALESKI, Robert P. USAF LTJG RSC AD-4NL 124731 511104 VC-35 USS Antietam (CV-36) Catapult malfunction, crashed into water, no injuries DONAHOE, N. K. USN LTJG NIJ AD-4NL UNK 521213 VC-35 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA, crash landed at K-18 DONAHOE, N. K. USN 1LT INJ B-26B UNK 510216 730th Bmb Sq 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Caught fire, crew bailed out approx 15 mi SSE of Kimpo Airfield DONNELLY, Robert H. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-5NL 124554 511202 VC-3, Det B USS Essex (CV-9) Lost power on launch and landed in the water ahead of the carrier DONOVAN, R. S. USN FLOFF KIA Meteor A77-856 530517 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Lost approx 10 mi N of Haeju DOOLITTLE, George P. RAF CAPT MIA B-26B 43-22449 530425 95th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) On combat mission over east coast of North Korea, encountered heavy AAA, lost over target area, flights of F-84s conducted SAR effort over a three-day period, results DOOLITTLE, Kenneth L. USAF 2LT KIA L-19 51-12374 530326 Hq Stry 92nd AFA Bn Possibly hit by AAA, crashed DORLAND, James N. USA 1LT MIA F4U-5N 123176 511029 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Night mission w/PB4Y flare acft, engine problems, explosion observed after strafing run DORN, Donald W. USMC ENS RSC F4U-4 97348 501001 VF-23 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, crash landed 10 mi SE of Pyongyang, just N of Chungwha, seven F4Us provided RESCAP until rescue by USAF SAR helo DORRIS, Claude E. USN LT RSC F-86F 52-4335 530517 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Operational, not due to enemy action, bailed out near Cho-do, rescued DORRIS, FNU USAF SSGT RCV C-119B 49-123 510603 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Downed by friendly artillery 3 mi NE of Inje, Korea DORSEY, Carl J. USAF TSGT MIA B-26B 44-34237 501003 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night Intruder msn, crashed 1 mi N of Hangju DORSEY, Joyce M. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4 81576 511025 VF-713 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA near Hungnam, ditched in Wonsan Harbor DORSEY, Leo W. USN CPL RSC B-29A 44-61932 511024 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg 40-70 MiGs attacked formation, damaged, crew bailed out over Wonsan Harbor near Tri-yom-do, US Navy aircraft flew RESCAP over the crew, small craft and destroyers DORSEY, Lynn W. USAF 2LT INJ LT-6G 49-3585 520507 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crash landed after combat mission DOSCH, Edmond W. USAF LTJG RSC F2H-2 124959 511025 VF-172 USS Essex (CV-9) Catapult malfunctioned, unable to stop, went over port bow, aircraft struck by ship DOSS, Robert F. USN SSGT MIA B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR DOUGHERTY, Joseph S. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-5NL 124516 510910 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, hydraulic system out, wheels up landing at K-13 (Suwon) DOUGHERTY, W. A. USMC LT KIA F-51D 45-11399 510215 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Crashed into hill and burned (Mustang 304) DOVETON, Gordon D. SAAF 2LT MIA B-26C 44-34600 520113 8th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing At 2350-I, about 10 miles northwest of Sunan and at an altitude of 4,000 feet, the pilot ordered the crew to bail out. The two known survivors, the pilot and navigator, DOWNES, JR., Harold W. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4 81591 511003 VF-783 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, bailed out 30 mi W of Wonsan, rescued DOWNS, Leslie R. USN 2LT RSC F-84E 51-601 520418 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Acft destroyed, rescued at XD8186 DOWON, FNU USAF MR. NIJ T-7 41-21069 510719 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg F4U hit the T-7 while conducting missed approach at K-3, T-7 waiting to take off DOYAL, John CUV CAPT KIA F-80C 49-709 501105 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Tip tanks and possibly tail assembly came off after firing rockets, crashed, exploded DOYLE, Frank A. USAF LTJG RCV F4U-4 UNK 510518 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by enemy fire while flying SAR mission over Lt Garrison, crashed & exploded on impact DRAGASTIN, Marion T. USN 1LT MIA RF-80A 45-8386 500916 8th Tac Recon Sq 543rd Tac Spt Gp Departed Itazuke AB, Japan on recon mission over central Korea, last contact as he approached the coast of Korea, lost on low-level recon mission btwn Chechon- DRAMA, Donald J. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-69802 520913 90th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni) DREESE, John L. USAF 1LT RSC F-86 UNK 520607 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Flamed out, providing CAP over downed flyer (Lt Mann) successfully ejected over Yellow Sea DREZEN, JR., Richard S. USAF 1LT KIA F-86E 51-2797 520716 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp 4 F-86s attacked by 5 MiGs, midair explosion at 1758L DREZEN, JR., Richard S. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 62963 520223 VMF-323 MAG-12 Lost oil pressure,engine failure, belly landed at K-50, total loss DRIFTMIER, John F. USMC 1LT NIJ F4U-4B 63059 511114 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by small arms fire, forced landing DRINKWATER, III, Fred J. USMC CPL RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok DRINNEN, Donald D. USA 1LT RCV F-94B 50-827 510424 339th Ftr-Int Sq 6162nd ABW Crash landed, caught fire, crew could not egress aircraft DRIVAS, Phillip M. USAF 1LT INJ B-26B 44-34534 521210 34th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crashed on take-off due to bad weather DRIVER, W. B. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4 96881 510511 VF-791 USS Boxer (CV-21) Engine failure, ditched immediately after take-off DROEGE, Oliver D. USN LTJG RSC F4U-4 UNK 510628 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by gnd fire, successful bail out just north of bomb line DROEGE, Oliver D. USN 1LT NIJ F-86E 50-658 520828 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Flamed out, successful bail out DRUEN, Walter D. USAF SGT RMC Meteor A77-251 511201 No. 77 Squadron RAAF 12 Meteors attacked by 40 MiG-15s, downed by MiG-15 DRUMMOND, Vance RAAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-531 511127 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 4Four-ship flight of F-80Cs attacked by 18 MiGs, last seen in 45 deg dive taking evasive action, crash not observed DU BREUIL, Rafael A. USAF LT KIA F-51D 44-74461 510723 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Downed by AAA while flying cover for 2 other downed SAAF pilots (Mustang 338) DU PLOOY, Roelof M. SAAF LCDR MIA AD-4 UNK 520711 VA-195 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, crashed in the vicinity of Pyongyang, Side No. SS53 DU TEMPLE, Lynn F. USN CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35925 520725 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission against target between Pyongyang and Haeju, last contact at 0032L, another B-26 crew observed a large explosion in the area DUDERSTADT, JR., Ernest H. USAF MSGT NIJ F7F-3N 80603 520710 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Hit by AAA while providing rescue CAP, hydraulic, electrical failure, crash landed at K-8, aircraft destroyed DUDUGJIAN, Harold USMC CAPT POW F-80C 49-594 520430 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Cockpit fire, bailed out, wreckage observed in the sea DUER, Victor L. USAF MAJ RSC F-51D 44-74381 510419 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, coolant loss, successful bail out, landed 8-10 mi S of Yul-li (Sochang-ni) DUFF, Elmer H. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 97116 520715 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, ditched in ocean near Changin-do, Side Nr. 9, pilot observed getting into life raft, pilot rescued DUNCAN, Charles L. USMC SSGT POW B-29A 44-62084 500909 325th Bombardment Squadron 92nd Bombardment Hit by AAA, exploded in mid-air near Wolbong-ni, 5 chutes cleared the aircraft DUNCAN, James H. USAF LT RSC F9F-2 123660 510814 VF-721 USS Boxer (CV-21) Unsuccessful catapult launch, ditched DUNCAN, Robert W. USN ENS RSC F4U-4 81203 520522 VF-63 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA, lost all oil, engine froze, ditched in Wonsan Harbor, Side Nr. 113, initially picked up by a boat, transferred to a helo from the USS Bremerton and taken to Mayfair DUNN, D. D. USN 1LT MIA F-84E 51-727 530615 69th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Failed to pull out of strafing run, crashed into river DUNN, Marce P. USAF 1LT KIA F-84G 51-10357 520913 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire and crashed DUNNE, Robert L. USAF 1LT RMC F-80C 49-646 510624 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flight of 4 F-80s attacked by 12 MiG-15s, downed by MiG over Chonsodae (Sonchon) DUNNING, JR., Ernest C. USAF ENS NIJ F4U-5N UNK 520327 VC-3 Det C USS Philippine Sea (CVHit the ramp upon landing DUNNING, JR., F. S. USN 1LT RSC H-5G 48-556 511025 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Hit by gnd fire, acft crashed after rescuing downed pilot DUPONT, Charles J. USAF 1LT RMC RF-80A 45-8440 520126 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flew to alternate target since primary was weathered in, last contact at 1445L DUQUETTE, Norman E. USAF 1LT RSC F-51D 44-73471 501113 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, streaming oil, bailed out, rescued by NK fisherman DURGIN, Allen C. USAF A1C RSC B-29A 44-69656 510318 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, some crew members bailed out off Okinawa, aircraft later recovered safely at Kadena AB, 2nd ARSq conducted air and land SAR effort in the Bolo Point area, DWYER, John G. USAF LT RSC HO3S-1 122726 511203 HU-1, Det 18 USS Badoeng Strait Tail rotor struck conning tower of submarine, crashed DYSON, Y. J. USN SFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok DZINWKOWSKI, Albert W. USA 1LT MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z EARNS, William S. USAF LT RMC RF-51D 44-84771 510927 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by gnd fire near Kuhwa-ri (NE of Kaesong), bailed out successfully (Mustang 355) EARP, Dennis J. SAAF 2LT RMC F-51D 44-84750 520131 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by AAA, engine quit, bailed out successfully (Mustang 358) EARP-JONES, Reginald SAAF 2LT RCV F-80C 49-783 501019 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA 15 mi N of Pyongyang, remains recovered and buried at Pyongyang EASON, Theon O. USAF CPL INJ B-29A UNK 5201 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, aborted, crash landed at Kadena AB EASTER, JR., Joseph W. USAF CAPT INJ F-86E 50-687 520702 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp High cross winds during landing attempt, aircraft blown to right of runway on final, hit hill 1,000 ft short of runway and crashed into village EASTMAN, Paul B. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 81002 520625 VF-74 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, bailed out, rescued by AF SAR helo. Rescue helo also shot down EATON, Ronald D. USN ENS KIA H-5H 49-2000 520625 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Crew bailed out, one open chute observed, crewman captured EATON, Ronald D. USN PFC INJ HRS-1 127789 511022 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Lost power, hit ground while hovering 5 mi N of X-83 EBEL, James H. USMC UNK RSC F-51D 521 510924 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, coolant system damaged, belly landing on sand bar in river EBERHARDT, FNU USAF LT NIJ F9F-2B 123664 511121 VF-781 USS Bon Homme Unsuccessful catapult launch, ditched ECCLES, Richard D. USN CAPT RSC F4U-4B 97461 520621 VMA-212 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, ditched 4.5 mi from Cho-do EDDENS, JR., Frank L. USMC CAPT WIA B-29A 44-61638 500719 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by NKAF YaK-9 EDENBO, John W. USAF SSGT INJ B-29A 44-62279 501019 33rd Bombardment Squadron 22nd Bmb Wg Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea EDGINGTON, Richard USAF LT NIJ F-80C 49-704 500929 16th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Midair with F-82 between Fukuoka and Ashiya AB, salvaged EDINBURG, "Rosie" USAF LT NIJ B-26B 44-34547 510409 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Attacked by 2 MiGs 5-10 mi S of Kunu-ri, damaged, returned to base EDWARDS, A. H. USAF TSGT RMC B-29A 45-21814 501110 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted EDWARDS, James H. USAF CAPT RCV B-29A 44-86295 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, landed at Kimpo AB (K-14) EDWARDS, Morton G. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-62108 510410 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage EHRLICH, Edgar A. USAF 1LT MIA RF-51D 44-84867 520115 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire while on strafing run, crashed EICHELBERGER, George B. USAF MAJ RCV F3D-2 124625 520901 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Engines malfunctioned on take-off, crashed into water 2 mi from K-8 EILAND, Harrold J. USMC CPL RCV C-47 UNK 510527 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF Crashed into mountain after takeoff from Taegu AB EKONOMOPOULOS, Spyros RHAF SGT RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea ELAM, Boyd W. USA SGT RCV C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 ELEFTHERIOS, Alexandros RHAF MAJ RCV F-84E 51-1116 530715 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into hill near Chong Chon-dong ELLIFRITZ, Vernon NMI USAF CAPT NIJ F-86A 49-1316 520710 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Poss fuel system failure, engine exploded, caught fire shortly after take off, successful bail out 6 mi N of K-14 ELLINGTON, Quentin C. USAF P2 KIA F-51D A68-726 501222 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by AAA, crashed near Taedong River East of Pyongyang ELLIS, Donald C. RAAF 1LT RMC F-86A 51-2828 520720 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Failed to return from combat mission, 34 F-86s vs. 8 MiGs, last contact at 1706L ELLIS, JR., John G. USAF CAPT RCV F-80C UNK 500721 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Aircraft accident ELLIS, JR., Ralph A. USAF CAPT RSC F-86E 50-597 520712 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by MiG, bailed out N of Cho-do, rescued ELLIS, Patrick M. USAF 1LT KIA HO3S-1 123130 521221 Helicopter Squadron One USS Missouri (BB-63) Crashed into sea off east cost of North Korea near Chosen-Haeman while on naval gunnery spotting mission, Side Nr. UP40, 2nd USS Missouri helo and a whaleboat from ELLISON, Rex D. USMC SGT MIA B-29A 44-69682 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No. 2 engine and then entire wing caught fire, exploded, crashed into mountain, tail gunner of B-29 6323 observed crash, no parachutes observed ELSMAN, JR., Ralph NMI USAF CPT MIA F-51D 44-73038 520106 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed and exploded during strafing pass ELSOM, Bill NMI USAF CAPT RCV B-26B 44-34325 520524 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, location Purple Four, explosion, last contact at 232034L EMBACH, John H. USAF 2LT RSC C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 EMERSON, John B. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-86247 511118 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed on take-off at Yokota Air Base, no crew fatalities EMERSON, Robert C. USAF 1LT NIJ AT-6D 42-44624 520111 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp High winds, crash landed after combat mission EMMERT, Joseph V. USAF ENS RSC AD-4 UNK 530503 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Ditched due to engine failure EMMICK, H. E. USN LTJG RSC F4U-4 96811 530427 VF-92 USS Valley Forge (CVAEngine failure after take-off, ditched ENGEL, Harry W. USN CAPT RCV B-26C 44-35618 530521 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed near K-47 due to icing ENGELBREIT, Joseph J. USAF SSGT RCV B-29A 44-61923 500713 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp While attempting to salvo bomb load at Oki-Gunto, one bomb prematurely exploded, crashed near Dogo Island, Japan, five crewmembers successfully bailed out and were ENGLER, JR., Claude M. USAF LT NIJ AD-4 UNK 510124 VC-35 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, oil loss and engine fire, landed at friendly strip 15 mi S of Suwon ENGLISH, Addison R. USN LT NIJ AD-4 123916 510211 VA-195 USS Princeton (CV-37) Bad landing due to AAA damage during operational mission ENGLISH, Addison R. USN CAPT RCV F4U-4B 97463 500831 VMF-214 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Hit by AAA while on rocket run, crashed in target area near Pohang ENGLISH, James NMI USMC 1LT RSC B-26B 44-34368 500702 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Conducted combat mission in Seoul area, ran out of fuel while returning to Ashiya AB, Japan, ditched off the Korean coast near Fukae-shima, U.S. personnel from nearby ENO, Jack B. USAF 1LT RMC B-26C 44-34600 520113 8th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing At 2350-I, about 10 miles northwest of Sunan and at an altitude of 4,000 feet, the pilot ordered the crew to bail out. The two known survivors, the pilot and navigator, ENOCH, Kenneth I. USAF 1LT INJ C-47A 43-48483 510305 15th AWS Det Crashed while attempting go around on one engine (Okinawa) ENSIGN, Kenneth E. USAF 1LT INJ C-47 43-72663 510305 AWS Det Attempted go around on one engine, Kadena AB ENSIGN, Kenneth E. USAF CPL INJ C-119B 49-105 501012 37th Trp Car Sq (M) 316th Trp Car Gp (M) Crash landed at Ashiya AB, Japan EPPLEY, Paul R. USAF SrLT MIA B-26C 44-35783 510421 729th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Part of six aircraft flight, caught fire, wing fell off, crashed approx 4 mi NE of Wonchang-ni (19 mi NE Sunchon, NK), no egress noted ERDONMEZ, Muzaffer TurkAF PFC NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative ERICKSON, Dean J. USAF 1LT NIJ F7F-3N 80470 510430 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit tree during low-altitude night mission, wheels up landing at K-13, aircraft destroyed ERICKSON, John A. USMC SSGT MIA B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft ERICKSON, Lee E. USAF SSGT RSC C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 ERLANDSEN, Sigurd L. USAF SSGT MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z ERRINGTON, John H. USAF 2LT MIA F-86F 52-4367 530619 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Disappeared while on strafing run, probably hit by gnd fire, crash not observed ESCALLE, Jimmy L. USAF 1LT RCV F-51D 44-74752 510616 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA at Chunhwa NK, engine quit, canopy jettisoned, did not eject ESCOTT, Francis W. USAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-695 511022 35th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 8th Fighter-Bomber Hit by AAA, exploded in midair near Koma-dong and Hoechang, NK ESPOSITO, Louis T. USAF MSGT WIA B-29A 1676 501114 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed into parked fighter aircraft at Kimpo ESSEX, Paul USAF SGT RCV T-33A 49-980 520306 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Stalled during final approach, crashed short of runway at K-2, destroyed ESTEP, Othan E. USAF AB RMC B-26B UNK 530109 Unknown ESTRUMSA, Shaya USAF LTJG RMC AD-4NL 124743 511213 VC-35 Det USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA near Magyo-ri, last seen heading N with engine smoking, 2 parachutes observed ETTINGER, JR., Harry E. USN LT KIA Cessna 133786 530310 VMO-6 1st MAW Shot down on recon mission, bailed out successfully, ground SAR effort unsuccessful EUSTON, Thomas J. USN LT RCV FR5 VT482 530715 HMS Ocean Crashed into the sea on take-off, sank immediately EVANS, Albert J.D. RNAVY 1LT MIA LT-6G 49-3565 520311 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Disappeared while on low level recce, SAR aircraft encountered gnd fire EVANS, Carl J. USAF 2LT KIA AD-2 122273 520930 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, crashed and burned EVANS, David B. USMC ADC NIJ PBM-5A 122077 501123 VR-21 Bad landing, aircraft filled with water and sank near Sasebo, Japan EVANS, Delmar A. USN 1LT MIA B-29A 44-62073 521108 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by enemy aircraft while on night bombing mission EVANS, Emmett O. USAF CDR RCV AD-4 128965 521205 VA-75 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, caught fire, crashed behind friendly lines 11 mi NE of Kumhwa, 6 mi SE of Kumhong, no egress noted, Side Nr. 504L, SAR effort negative EVANS, Halbert K. USN LTJG MIA F9F-2 123440 530216 VF-93 USS Philippine Sea Crashed into water while landing EVANS, Hubert T. USN COL RMC F-84G 51-10460 530327 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA while leading flight of 4 aircraft, bailed out successfully, captured EVANS, JR., Andrew J. USAF 1LT NBD T-33A 51-4486 530407 25th Fighter-Intercetpor 51st Fighter-Interceptor Aircraft crash while on a local area familiarization of local land marks. Local National reported seeing aircraft in a steep dive and exploding on impact. This aircraft was EVANS, JR., Daniel J. USAF MAJ RSC F4U-4 81434 510703 VMF-323 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Hit by AAA, right wing fell off, successful bail out over enemy territory EVANS, JR., Wilbur F. USMC LTJG NIJ AD-3W 122884 501120 VC-11 Det Ditched at sea. Probably operating out of Japan EVANS, Stuart J. USN 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-668 510423 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Collided with trees while on strafing run against locomotive near railroad station EVATT, Henry C. USAF SSGT RCV B-29A 44-27314 511204 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg One engine out after take-off, crashed 5 mi E of Kadena AB, Okinawa EVENSKAAS, George E. USAF A2C RMC RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and EVERS, Eugene E. USAF CPL WIA B-29A 44-62971 511027 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed at K-14 near Seoul with five wounded personnel onboard EVERSOLE, Leonard R. USAF 2LT RCV B-29A 44-86400 520331 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Four minutes after take-off, struck a small hill near village of Daimon, 6 mi NW of Yokota AB, Japan and burned EVERT, William F. USAF CAPT RSC TN-OY-2 03912 510911 VMO-6 1st MAW Engine failure on takeoff, crash landed in the river at Sachon-ni, total loss EWERS, Norman G. USMC 1LT RCV F4U-4B 97440 510518 VMF-323 MAG-12 Napalm tank hit by gnd fire near Choyang River, exploded EWING, Neal R. USMC 1LT NIJ F4U-4B 63001 510420 VMF-323 MAG-12 Landed at K-1 with hung ordnance, bomb detached itself and detonated, aircraft total loss EWING, Neal R. USMC 1LT RMC B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. EYRES, Thomas L. USAF CAPT RMC Cessna 133786 530310 VMO-6 1st MAW Shot down on recon mission, bailed out successfully, ground SAR effort unsuccessful EZELL, Dee E. USMC CIV INJ C-119B 49-105 501012 37th Trp Car Sq (M) 316th Trp Car Gp (M) Crash landed at Ashiya AB, Japan FABER, Harold N/A 2LT KIA Cessna 133791 520718 VMO-6 1st MAW Hit by AAA, one crewman observed bailing out (L-5) FACTOR, Kenneth J. USMC SGT KIA B-29A 44-62084 500909 325th Bombardment Squadron 92nd Bombardment Hit by AAA, exploded in mid-air near Wolbong-ni, 5 chutes cleared the aircraft FAETH, William P. USAF 2LT RSC F-86E 50-679 521011 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, bailed out over west coast of NK, rescued from mud flats FAGAN, John E. USAF LT RSC H-5G 48-559 511121 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Mechanical malfunction, crashed into the sea off Korean coast btwn Cho-do and P-Y-do FAGNER, J. Logan USAF 1LT NBD F-84E 51-509 530208 430th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into the sea 6 mi S of K-8 while returning from night recce msn FAIN, Bill G. USAF ENS RMC AD-4 128961 520617 VA-65 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA near Hungnam, bailed out successfully, Side Nr. 503 FALER, Dale NMI USN 2LT NBD B-26B 44-34098 520419 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Took off on Runway 24 from K-8, poss engine failure, crashed into Yellow Sea approximately 1 mi off shore, extensive SAR effort included ROK Naval vessel and divers FAMILIA, Charles M. USAF LTJG RSC AD-2 123301 510919 VA-702 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, ditched 10 miles offshore near Kilchu FANT, P. M. USN CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35783 510421 729th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Part of six aircraft flight, caught fire, wing fell off, crashed approx 4 mi NE of Wonchang-ni (19 mi NE Sunchon, NK), no egress noted FARBER, Joseph L. USAF CAPT RCV B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FFARLER, Hugh P. USAF CAPT RSC AT-6 UNK 510422 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Damaged by gnd fire FARMER, James B. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4B 63018 500805 VF-113 USS Philippine Sea (CVMid- air collision with a/c 62938. Ditched at sea 15 mi S of Kunsan FARNWORTH, Glen T. USN AOC KIA PBM-5 84769 501105 VP-46 Failed to return from combat mission over East China Sea and Korean Peninsula FAUBEL, Warren H. USN MAJ KIA F-80C 49-427 520508 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed/exploded FAUNCE, Arthur B. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34580 510826 728th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Last contact with Snowflake inbound to target (SW of Ichon, NK) at 252300L FEAKES, Edward L. USAF LT RSC F4U-4 82025 530717 VF-94 USS Philippine Sea Ditched on take off FELDMEYER, W. C. USN CAPT RSC F4U-4 81558 520802 VMA-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, wheels up landing on beach on Paenyyang-do FELLINGHAM, Richard J. USMC CPL NIJ H-5G 48-538 520112 3rd Air Rescue Sq, Det 1 MATS Crash landed at front line aid station, repaired FERGUSON, Claude P. USAF CAPT INJ F4U-4B 97483 500808 VMF-323 USS Badoeng Strait Struck by another aircraft, which had landed and jumped over landing barrier FERGUSON, Howard USMC UNK INJ B-26B 44-347901 520104 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Gp (L) Night Intruder mission, crashed on take-off, aircraft destroyed FERGUSON, Robert USAF 1LT RCV F-84E 49-2325 520213 111th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Engine quit, bail out not observed, wreckage seen FERREE, Nolan N. USAF 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-774 510305 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp AAA damage FERRIS, Donald J USAF SSGT INJ C-119B 49-168 510323 50th Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Caught fire, five crew members successfully bailed out FERRIS, Robert E. USAF A2C RMC B-26B 43-22306 520810 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit in the right main fuel tank inbound to target, Route Purple 18, no wreckage found, last contact 2327L FESTA, Robert K. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34221A 510521 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Group Hit by gnd fire, crashed 30 mi NW of bombline while conducting armed recon along Rte 4 Kumchon-Sibyon FESTINI, Steve J. USAF LCDR RSC F4U UNK 530109 VF-92 USS Valley Forge (CVAEngine failure, ditched E. of Yo-Do FICHMAN, H. T. USN CAPT RCV F-82G 46-402 500706 68th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Crashed at Chongmong-ni, Pung-myun, Kapyong-gun FIEBELKORN, Ernest C. USAF 1LT NIJ H-5F 47-486 501130 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Engine failure, crash landed, destroyed during evacuation of Pyongyang FIELDS, Charles H USAF 1LT NIJ H-5G 48-545 510309 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Crashed into mountainside on frontline, destroyed FIELDS, Charles H. USAF CAPT RSC B-29A 44-62971 511027 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed at K-14 near Seoul with five wounded personnel onboard FIERRO, Vito J. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34337 510907 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact inbound to target at Singye, no radio contact since 070228L, wreckage observed, SAR effort negative, hampered by bad weather FINCH, Robert C. USAF MAJ MIA F-86F 51-2866 520822 39th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, 4 F-86s vs. poss 4 MiG-15s FINCHER, Deltis H. USAF SGT RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) FINDEL, Gerald K. USAF CAPT RMC F4U-4B 97398 510812 VMF-312 MAG-12 Reported being hit, on fire after bombing run, disappeared near Sagi-ri FINK, Gerald NMI USMC LT NIJ PBM-5S2 UNK 520731 VP-731 Attacked by two Chinese MiG-15s, damaged, landed safely at P-Y-do. Two crewmembers killed and two seriously injured. Out of Iwakuni, PBM nicknamed 2 Quart Boot FINLEY, John P. USN SSGT NIJ B-29A 44-62108 510410 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage FINNEGAN, William NMI USAF CAPT RMC F-86F 51-2852 530407 39th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, 2 F-86s in dogfight with 4 MiGs FISCHER, Harold E. USAF CAPT RSC SA-16A 49-083 510120 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Crashed while landing near the northern tip of Tsu-Shima FISHER, FNU USAF 2LT MIA B-26B 44-34321 511122 13th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, last contact at 22/1747L inbound to target, crash observed by Soviet AAA troops FISHER, Jack A. USAF CAPT MIA B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. FISHER, William R. USAF CAPT RSC B-26B 44-34544 510424 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Downed by ground fire, left wing caught fire, successful bail out 20 mi W of Chorwon, B-26 and F-80 aircraft provided RESCAP until helo rescue FITCH, William R. USAF 1LT KIA B-26C 44-35922 501220 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into the sea after take-off, 7 mi N of Natsue, Honshu, Japan, Japanese fishermen recovered some wreckage from downed aircraft FITT, John M. USAF 2LT RCV F4U-4B 63036 510314 VMF-323 MAG-12 Probably hit by AAA, crashed during strafing run near Chunchon FITZGERALD, John T. USMC TSGT RCV B-29A 44-86400 520331 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Four minutes after take-off, struck a small hill near village of Daimon, 6 mi NW of Yokota AB, Japan and burned FITZWATER, Charles R. USAF A1C MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z FLAHERTY, John F. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 63042 501207 VMF-311 MAG-33 Ran short of fuel on flight to Itami AB, bailed out 10 mi SW of Kobe, JA FLANAGAN, Richard A. USMC CAPT RCV F9F-2B 123463 510108 VMF-311 MAG-12 Crashed into ditch on takeoff, mechanical problems at Pusan Airfield (K-9), total loss FLANAGAN, Richard A. USMC 1LT KIA F-80C 49-703 510204 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Explosion, wing fell off during rocket pass, augured into the ground FLEMING, Edward D. USAF A2C RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) FLEMING, Edward J. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-62073 521108 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by enemy aircraft while on night bombing mission FLEMING, JR., James W. USAF CIV NIJ PBM-5A 122077 501123 VR-21 Bad landing, aircraft filled with water and sank near Sasebo, Japan FLEMING, Richard H. USN CAPT RCV F-51D 44-74521 500928 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 6002nd Tac Spt Wg Crashed and burned 10 mi SE of Wonsan near Senun-ri FLENTKE, Donald L. USAF MAJ KIA F4U-4B 62957 500923 VMF-214 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Hit by AAA on search and attack msn near Kunchon (near Seoul), crashed FLOECK, Robert NMI USMC CPL RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok FLORY, James A. USA 1LT KIA F-80C 49-1831 510701 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire during bomb run, exploded in mid-air 2 mi NE of Sunchon, NK at 1837L, no egress noted FLOURNOY, John J. USAF CAPT MIA F-82G 46-394 510314 68th Fighter-All Weather 6160th Air Base Wing On armed recon mission of road between Seoul and Kaeson, did not return to Itazuke from combat msn FLUHR, JR., Julius C. USAF 2LT RCV RF-51D 44-84872 520506 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine trouble, crashed inverted in sea near Paengnyong-do FLUHR, Robert S. USAF SSGT KIA B-26B 44-34368 500702 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Conducted combat mission in Seoul area, ran out of fuel while returning to Ashiya AB, Japan, ditched off the Korean coast near Fukae-shima, U.S. personnel from nearby FLUKE, Robert W. USAF CAPT RMC F7F-3N 80597 520514 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Night armed reconnaissance mission, hit by AAA, explosion observed near area FLYNN, JR., John P. USMC CAPT RSC F7F-3N 80587 520422 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Crashed immediately after take-off from K-8, crew bailed out FLYNN, JR., John P. USMC 1LT MIA F-51D 44-84749 510414 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by AAA, crashed, burned 6 mi S of Kaesong FOGLESONG, JR., Roma C. USAF A2C RCV B-26C 44-35680 530227 37th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Declared emergency immediately after take-off, crashed at Kyongsong near Yongdung-po FOGLIETTA, Ronald J. USAF PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok FOGT, Lloyd O. USA CAPT RSC F4U-4B 62927 520910 VMA-312 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Downed by MIG-15, bailed out over water FOLMAR, Jesse G. USMC SGT RCV B-29A 45-21814 501110 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted FOOTE, Victor G. USAF 1LT RSC F-86F UNK 530616 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flying lead in four-man flight on armed reconnaissance mission, lost electrical power during bomb run, flame out, crash landed near friendly lines (Lt. Allston MIA on this FORBES, Don R USAF MAJ KIA F-80C 49-886A 510714 9th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 48th Fighter-Bomber Aircraft was hit by flak and ground fire at YD 3350 and began burning while at an altitude of 200ft. Pilot climed to 500 feet before diving into the ground. Aircraft exploded FORD, JR., Marlyn C. USAF 1LT RMC F-84E 51-686 520806 69th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 4 F-84s attacked by 10 MiGs at 1845L, when last heard from: OK, but low on fuel, and headed for K-16 FORNES, William L. USAF 1LT MIA F-84E 50-1213 530314 428th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Went into clouds after bomb run, not seen again FORREST, David A USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-767 510601 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire during strafing run at 50-100 ft, burst into flames, crashed near Nunsu-ri in Chonnyangam area at 0815L, no egress noted FORRESTER, Jack NMI USAF 2LT RCV F-51D 44-73995 510517 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, coolant leak, crashed and burned 20 mi E of Chorwon, no egress noted FORSTER, Harold S. USAF 2LT NIJ F-51D 44-74862 521022 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Landing gear failure while landing at K-10 (Mustang 361) FORSYTH, B. M. SAAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water FORSYTHE, JR., Frederick W. USAF 1LT NIJ B-29A 42-94072 500908 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into E. China Sea 5 mi off Okinawa in 200 ft of water, extensive SAR effort conducted FOSHEE, Billy B. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 45-21814 501110 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted FOSHEE, Billy B. USAF LT NIJ F9F-2 123045 530701 VF-91 USS Philippine Sea Hit by AAA and crash landed at K-18 FOSHEE, H. L. USN LT RSC F9F-2 123405 530619 VF-91 USS Philippine Sea Fuel exhaustion, ditched off Wonsan, rescued FOSHEE, H. L. USN 1LT RSC F-51D 45-11534 501110 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 6131st Wg Bailed out due to mechanical and electrical problems FOSS, David G USAF MAJ KIA F4U-4B 63026 520621 VMA-212 MAG-12 Low-level bomb run, possibly damaged by own bomb blast, crashed & burned in shallow water FOSTER, Bobbie N. USMC AT1 RSC AD-4W 124762 510914 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Malfunction on catapult launch, aircraft damaged, empennage damage caused vibration and loss of control, ditched inside screen FOSTER, Darell W. USN 1LT INJ B-29A UNK 5201 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, aborted, crash landed at Kadena AB FOSTER, Harold K. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-62011 521230 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs (night fighters), crashed 25 mi N of Pyongyang FOSTER, Robert R. USAF MSGT RCV B-29A 44-61932 511024 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg 40-70 MiGs attacked formation, damaged, crew bailed out over Wonsan Harbor near Tri-yom-do, US Navy aircraft flew RESCAP over the crew, small craft and destroyers FOSTER, Wilbur N. USAF CAPT KIA B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, FOULKS, JR., James A. USAF CAPT INJ F4U-4B 63043 520612 VMF-323 MAG-12 Fuel exhaustion, crashed in field near K-6 FOUNTAIN, Keith W. USMC 2LT NIJ AT-6F 44-82547 511021 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by enemy fire, emergency landing on sand bar near Wonchon-ni FOWLER, Daniel W. USA 2LT RCV F-94B 51-5358 521220 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Engine fire, canopy would not release, crashed into the sea FOX, JR., Frank J. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-794 500902 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed while attempting to pull out of dive during rocket pass NW of Chinju near Tonsong, no egress FOX, Orrin R. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4 82017 501207 VMF-311 MAG-33 Landing collision after a ferry flight at Itami AB, Japan FOXWORTH, Robert F. USMC SGT RSC B-29A 44-86247 511118 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed on take-off at Yokota Air Base, no crew fatalities FOYE, Raymond D. USAF 1LT RSC F-86F 51-2923 530615 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Operational, not due to enemy action (poss downed by friendly fire - per AF History) FRAILEY, Richard W. USAF 2LT MIA F9F-2B 123593 511003 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by AAA fire & crashed 35 mi N of Pyongyang. Possible unsuccessful low-altitude bailout FRAKES, Edward L. USMC MAJ RCV F4U-4 82069 510404 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, unsuccessful bail out 10 Miles N of Sariwon (Chung-hwa) FRAME, Donald P. USMC PRC KIA PBM-5 84769 501105 VP-46 Failed to return from combat mission over East China Sea and Korean Peninsula FRANCHINO, John USN 1LT RCV B-29A 44-27262 530127 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Lost over Korea, crashed in UN territory near Tom-ni, 10 crew members bailed out successfully FRANCIS, Edward R. USAF CAPT NIJ AD-3 122328 530308 VMA-121 MAG-12 Ditched in Yellow Sea near Taeyonpyong-do FRANCIS, Frank B. USMC MAJ RCV C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 FRANGOYANNIS, Panayiotis RHAF 1LT KIA F-51D 44-13594 511103 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flying as part of four-ship flight of F-51Ds, while conducting rocket run flew into W end of RR tunnel near Hwadong-ni, exploded, acft based out of K-46 FRANKART, Ned C. USAF AN MIA PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea FRANKLIN, Ernest N. USN LT MIA F4U-4B 62972 520109 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVEngine trouble, oil slick seen 20 miles NW of Yodo-Ri, SAR effort negative FRANKOVICH, William M. USN CAPT RSC F-51D UNK 510215 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire during firing pass, coolant loss, crash landed near Sepo-ri (vic. of Pyongyang), RESCAP covered him until helo rescue FRANTZ, Dolph G. USAF LTJG MIA F4U-4B 62920 510823 VF-53 USS Essex (CV-9) Part of three-ship element, became separated from flight leader in bad weather near Wonsan Harbor, no further contact FRANZ, Eugene L. USN 1LT RCV B-26B 44-45589 521021 95th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crashed approx 4 mi NW of K-1 after missed approach at K-1 FRASE, Gary E. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34386 510211 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last radio contact at 0028L enroute to target area, SAR effort negative FRAZER, John D. USAF 2LT RSC F-86E 50-607 530331 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA, engine failure, bailed out near Cho-do, rescued FRAZIER, Frank D. USAF 1LT KIA F4U-4B 62954 510430 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire and crashed into mountain ridge FRAZIER, James L. USMC 1LT RCV Cessna 136845 530718 VMO-6 1st MAW Hit by AAA, then crashed out of control in friendly area FREASE, Wilson A. USMC 1LT MIA L-19 UNK 530330 HQ Co 3rd Infantry On recon and observation mission, forced down in enemy territory near Tup O-dong FREDERICK, Autrey W. USA 1LT RCV T-33A 51-4125 520705 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Crashed on training flight, missing on VFR flt from K-3 to K-13 FREDERICKS, Dean E USAF CAPT RMC B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FFREDERICKSEN, Robert A. USAF A3C RCV C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort FREEMAN, George A. USAF LT RSC AD-4W 124084 510113 VC-110 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure on takeoff, ditched FREES, JR., Norman W. USN LTJG KIA F9F-2 127201 521121 VF-23 USS Essex (CVA-9) On take-off, crashed into water 250 yds ahead of carrier, disintegrated FREITAS, Leo T. USN 1LT RSC OY-2 03893 510107 VMO-6 1st MAW Engine failure, crashed into mountain 7 mi S of Taegu FREIVOGEL, Walter J. USN CAPT RCV F-51D 44-74513 510825 Hq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, unsuccessful low-altitude bailout, SAR effort unsuccessful FRENCH, David J. USAF 2LT RCV F-80C 49-1861 510513 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Armed recon mission, providing CAP for downed aircraft (Capt Adrian L. Christenson - MIA), crash and explosion observed near Tumil-li FREY, Frank T. USAF AOU3 NIJ TBM-3S 91451 510829 VS-892 USS Rendova (CVE-114) Engine trouble, hit water, entire crew did not egress aircraft FRIAR, Howard T. USN 2LT RMC F-86A 49-1178 520621 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp 4 MiG-15s vs. 4 F-86s, downed by MiGs 3 mi S of Uiju FRICK, Vance R. USAF LT RSC F-51D UNK 501014 51st Ftr-Int Sq Bailed out near Ogiwon-ni FRIDAY, Allen C. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z FRIEDMAN, Richard M. USAF LT KIA F-51D 44-73049 510622 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by gnd fire, developed coolant leak, crashed/disintegrated near Sibyon-ni, canopy came off, parachute failed to open (Mustang 337) FRISBY, Albert G. SAAF 1LT NBD B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort FROISNESS, Gordon N. USAF LTJG INJ F4U-4 97165 510402 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Naval gunfire spotting mission, engine stalled, spun in near destroyer FROSHETH (FROSETH), Dewey C. USN 1LT INJ AT-6F 44-82291 520105 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Engine quit, observor bailed out, engine started up again, pilot landed safely FROST, Carl G. USA CAPT INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed FROST, Jack W. USAF CPL RSC H-5G 48-556 511025 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Hit by gnd fire, acft crashed after rescuing downed pilot FRYER, Gerald L. USAF LT RMC F-51D 44-74577 521012 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Downed by MiG-15, 4 F-51s attacked by 4 MiG-15s (Mustang 392) FRYER, Trevor R. SAAF SGT MIA B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, FUEHRER, Alois A. USAF CPL NIJ SH-5H 49-1997 500822 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Lost power during flight, crash landed, destroyed FUENTEZ, James USAF CPL RSC H-5F 48-540 500930 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Hit by blast from tank mine, total loss FUENTEZ, John USAF A2C MIA B-26B 43-22447 530113 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder mission, last contact at 0417L, faded from radar scope FULLER, Richard C. USAF 1LT KIA B-29A 44-61932 511024 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg 40-70 MiGs attacked formation, damaged, crew bailed out over Wonsan Harbor near Tri-yom-do, US Navy aircraft flew RESCAP over the crew, small craft and destroyers FYFFE, Luke C. USAF ADC INJ P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB GABBARD, F. L. USN 2LT RCV LT-6G 49-3581 530709 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed near the village of Komisong-ni at Hill 564 in heavy fog, 21st ROK Div, 65th Regt, 9th Co personnel conducted recovery effort GAGE, Robert B. USAF CAPT UNK L-19 UNK 530330 HQ Co 3rd Infantry On recon and observation mission, forced down in enemy territory near Tup O-dong GAILLY, Pierre BeArm A1C RMC B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water GAINES, Edgar B. USAF A2C RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok GAINEY, Marvin L. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-62971 511027 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed at K-14 near Seoul with five wounded personnel onboard GALE, William R. USAF COL RSC F4U-4B 62994 520805 MAMS-12 MAG-12 Lost over enemy territory due to battle damage, pilot rescued 63 mi SW of Wonsan GALER, Robert E. USMC 1LT RCV B-26B 44-32553 510330 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed 2 mi SE of Iwakuni while returning from combat mission GALLAGHER, JR., Karl E. USAF 1LT KIA B-26B 44-34685 500930 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, ditched, exploded near Wonsan, 28 mi E of Hongsoch, SAR effort negative GALLAGHER, Lawrence W. USAF 1LT WIA B-29A 44-69746 510330 28rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by 15-20 MiGs over Sinuiju at 1300L, landed at Itazuke AB with wounded personnel on board GALLAHER, Bernard A. USAF A2C MIA B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, GALLANT, James A. USAF LT RSC HO3S-1 122519 500911 HU-1 Det 3 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure, helicopter ditched at sea GALLEGHER, M. R. USN ENS RCV F4U-4 97305 520530 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVOn test flight, dove into sea, cause unknown, unsuccessful egress GALLOWAY, Gordon R. USN A2C KIA C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort GAMMAGE, Harry C. USAF CAPT RCV B-29A 44-62279 501019 33rd Bombardment Squadron 22nd Bmb Wg Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea GANDIN, David NMI USAF AMN RCV T-33A 49-965 530518 Crashed near Ipkong-ni, no further information available GANOUNG, Ronald A. USAF SSGT RMC B-29A 44-69682 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No. 2 engine and then entire wing caught fire, exploded, crashed into mountain, tail gunner of B-29 6323 observed crash, no parachutes observed GANT, John K. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 42-93974 511109 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night leaflet dropping mission, hit by AAA near Chongju, crew bailed out over P-Y-do, SAR effort conducted GARCIA, Raymond B. USAF ENS KIA PBM-5 84769 501105 VP-46 Failed to return from combat mission over East China Sea and Korean Peninsula GARDINER, Joseph W. USN LTJG MIA F4U-4 81376 520529 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVCrashed into sea on take-off, SAR effort negative GARDNER, Channing NMI USN LTJG RSC F4U-4B 81969 520113 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, ditched near Songjin Harbor GARDNER, Channing NMI USN 1LT RCV F-84G 51-716 530530 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Operational, not due to enemy action, crashed near Anyang-ni GARDNER, Weldon D. USAF 1LT RCV F-84E 50-1167 520313 154th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg 16 F-84s recovered in bad weather at K-2, this aircraft diverted to K-37, crashed near Chong-dong, Korea GARMAN, JR., Harry G. USAF 1LT MIA F4U-5N 124518 510713 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 2 explosions seen during attack near Hanpo-ri, F4U-5N wreckage seen at same location GARMANY, William K. USMC PFC NIJ H-5G 48-538 520325 3rd Air Rescue Sq, Det 1 MATS Patient evacuation mission from snow-covered hilltop, landed in snow-filled hole, overturned GARNS, James H. USAF 2LT RSC F-86A 49-1319 511006 4th Ftr-Int Gp Hit by gnd fire 15 mi SW of Sinanju, crashed into the sea, bail out into Sinanju River GARRETT, Bill N. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4B 62931 511201 VF-53 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA, ditched in Wonsan Harbor GARRETT, E. C. USN LT POW F4U-4 96918 510518 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by gnd fire, caught fire, bailed out & landed safely, SAR effort unsuccessful GARRISON, Charles NMI USN CAPT MIA B-29A 44-62073 521108 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by enemy aircraft while on night bombing mission GARRISON, Fred H. USAF CAPT KIA AU-1 129363 530214 VMA-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, crashed and burned, no egress noted GARRISON, JR., James L. USMC 1LT MIA F-84E 51-539 530408 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Missing after attack run, crash not observed GARROW, Leslie L. USAF LT KIA AD-4NL 124744 520608 VC-35 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Returning from combat weather recce mission, crashed at sea, wreckage, oil slick observed, cause unknown, extensive SAR effort (destroyer and helo) GARVER, Richard E. USN 1LT RSC B-26C 44-35958 510830 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed on take-off with one engine on fire at K-8, pancaked into mud flats in Yellow Sea GARVIN, Ford M. USAF 1LT RCV L-5 UNK 501111 5th AF Crashed 4 mi NW of Taegu GARY, Anthony NMI USAF SSGT RMC B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water GARY, Rex E. USAF CAPT RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) GARZA, Osbaldo NMI USAF LT RMC F-51D 44-74617 520115 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by AAA, crashed, alive on the ground, SAR effort negative (Mustang 371) GASSON, Reginald E. SAAF LCDR NIJ F9F-2B 123657 510405 VF-721 USS Boxer (CV-21) Failed to pull out of practice strafing run and hit tree W. of Wonsan GATES, Chester W. USN 1LT KIA F-84E 51-711 530710 430th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed, exploded GAUDE, JR., Robert P. USAF 2LT RSC OY-1 UNK 500921 VMO-6 MAG-33 Downed by small arms fire W of Yongdong-Po-Ri GAUDETTE, JR., Edgar F. USMC LT KIA AD-3 122786 521115 VA-923 USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Crashed into side of mountain and burned, Side Nr. 511, no egress noted GAUDETTE, JR., George A. USN SFC RSC AT-6F 44-81708 510423 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, caught fire, successful bail out. SAR effort successful GAULDIN, Jack E. USA AOAN RCV PBM-5 84622 511125 VP-46 Crash landed due to high winds at Iwakuni GAUT, Franklin D. USN 1LT INJ F-80C 49-471 510208 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Belly landed at K-2 GAY, JR., Hobart R. USAF CAPT INJ B-29A UNK 5201 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, aborted, crash landed at Kadena AB GAYSON, Wayman A. USAF CAPT NIJ F-80C 49-1805 520531 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Gear doors damaged during bomb run, landed at K-14, no brakes, retracted gear GEARE, Thomas J. USAF LTCOL MIA F-84E 51-521 520829 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Prob crashed during bomb run at 1358L, crash not observed GEBAUR, JR., Arthur W. USAF LTJG KIA F9F-5 126099 530309 VF-51 USS Valley Forge (CVACrashed while on bomb run, possibly due to AAA, just S of Wonsan GEDNEY, Kendall C. USN LT RSC F4U-4 81764 520203 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA near Hungnam, ditched in Wonsan Harbor near Yodo-ri, Side Nr. 318 GEFFEL, Robert J. USN 2LT RCV B-26C 44-25758 501228 8th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, last radio contact enroute to target GEHMAN, Robert A. USAF LT RSC AD-4L 123997- 511016 VA-728 USS Antietam (CV-36) Following combat strike, ditched off stern of Antietam after engine failure GEHO, G. A. USN LTJG NIJ F4U-4 UNK 510630 VF-871 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, ditched GEORGE, Gordon C. USN CAPT INJ B-26B 44-34378 501128 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Out of fuel, battle damage, crashed 3 mi N of Taegu (K-2), total loss GEORGE, Maylo F. USAF TSGT MIA B-26C 44-25758 501228 8th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, last radio contact enroute to target GEORGE, Winifred R. USAF LTJG KIA F4U-4B 97475 520221 VF-53 USS Essex (CV-9) Escorting damaged AD, became disoriented during snowstorm, Side Nr. S316, crashed in the vicinity of K-50, believed to have spun into the water near Mardi Gras. GERGEN, Francis G. USN MSGT RSC B-29A 44-69802 520913 90th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni) GERRATO, JR., Alphonse USAF MAJ INJ B-26B 44-347901 520104 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Gp (L) Night Intruder mission, crashed on take-off, aircraft destroyed GERRITY, Richard A. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 97486 511011 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, ditched near Cho-do after losing oil pressure GEUSS, John J. USMC CPL RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok GFROERER, Frank USA CAPT MIA F-84E 51-654 511216 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Presumably hit by gnd fire near Chonulli GIBB, Robert D. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-86357 510824 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near Sunchon, crew bailed out, aircraft exploded 11 miles W of Sunan, NK, (between Sunan and Kowan-ni) GIBBENS, Edward M. USAF 2LT RSC F-86 UNK 530720 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, bailed out near K-13 GIBSON, Richard T. USAF MAJ KIA F4U-5 121911 510321 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, forced to ditch in enemy area, SAR effort driven off by small arms fire GIER, Scott G. USMC MAJ RCV AD-3 122764 520811 VMA-121 MAG-12 Mid-air collision with USAF RF-80A 44-5467, crashed near Siniwon-ni, ordnance detonated GIFFORD, Jack B. USMC CPL RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok GIGLIO, Thomas E. USA CAPT POW F4U-4B 63036 520101 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, caught fire, bailed out near Chorwon, observed landing, SAR effort negative GILARDI, Robert W. USMC SGT RSC B-29A 45-21822 520129 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully GILBERT, Bruce H. USAF 1LT RCV C-119B 48-350 510603 62nd Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Downed by friendly artillery 2 mi NE of Inje, Korea GILBERT, John M. USAF CAPT INJ F-80C 49-830 511110 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Returning from combat mission, crash landed at K-13 GILL, Gerald B. USAF FLOFF KIA Meteor A77-726 520127 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by gnd fire on strafing run, ejected, not observed on ground (WA957) GILLAN, Bruce T. RAAF 1LT RCV F-94B 51-5389 530708 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Crashed 1.5 mi W of K-13 (Suwon) near Kosaeng-ni GILLES, Walter P. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-612 510512 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by gnd fire while conducting rocket pass at Sunan marshalling yards, crashed near Sunan, no egress noted GILLESPIE, Robert W. USAF LTJG INJ F4U-4 81888 520204 VF-713 USS Antietam (CV-36) Engine froze while on naval gunfire spotting mission, ditched 20 mi SE of Wonsan Harbor GILLETTE, Charles E. USN 1LT RMC F7F-3N 80444 511012 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Failed to return to base from combat mission, last radio contact at 0130L GILLETTE, Robert J. USMC 1LT RCV F-51D 44-74398 500822 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire on strafing run, crashed approx. 5 mi NE of Chonano-dong GILLIAM, Patterson NMI USAF AT2 RMC AD-4NL 124743 511213 VC-35 Det USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA near Magyo-ri, last seen heading N with engine smoking, 2 parachutes observed GILLILAND, Julian H. USN MAJ RSC F-86F 51-2911 520928 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG-15 after downing MiG (the second one on that day), successful bailout over Yellow Sea GILLIS, Alexander (Rocky) J. USMC 1LT RCV F-94B 51-5431 521116 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force One of six aircraft on routine radar test flight, disappeared into the overcast, crashed 6 mi SE of K-13 GILTNER, Robert M. USAF CAPT RSC AU-1 129355 520929 MAMS-12 MAG-12 Fuel exhaustion, crash landed short of the runway upon return from combat mission GIPPLE, Guy M. USMC LTCOL RMC F-86E 51-2832 530616 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by gnd fire while leading 4 F-86s, bailed out successfully approx 6 mi SE of Cholsan GIRAUDO, John C. USAF SSGT RCV C-47B 43-49704 501121 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flying drop mission, crashed 8 mi S of Hyesanjin, Korea GISH, William H. USAF 1LT INJ F-80C 49-657 510210 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flame out, crashed .25 mi S of the end of the runway at Itazuke AB GIVEN, Robert E. USAF MAJ RCV F9F-4 125178 520910 VMF-115 MAG-33 Bad wx diversion from K-3 to K-2 after combat mission, crashed into Unmun-san 23 nm SE K-2 GIVENS, Donald F. USMC CAPT RSC F4U-4B 97455 510922 VMF-214 MAG-12 Hit by small arms fire, made emergency landing on a beach, went out to sea in liferaft GIVENS, Joseph E. USMC SSGT RCV B-26B 44-34233 501003 13th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night Intruder msn, Pyongyang/Wonsan-east coast, last contact at 0048L, apparently crashed at sea, SAR effort negative GLAKELER, Robert T. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-817 530103 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, burst into flames and crashed GLASS, JR., Heath T. USAF 2LT MIA F4U-4B 62996 510414 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, bailed out near Kwangdong-ni, SAR effort unsuccessful GLEAVES, JR., James A. USMC UNK UNK F-51D UNK 500929 Shot down 5 mi N of Seoul GLESSNER, FNU USAF LTCOL MIA F-51D 45-11427 510202 Hq & Hq Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Direct hit by AAA, crashed ESE of Suan GLESSNER, JR., Milton F. USAF 1LT RCV F-84E 51-622 510727 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Took off on combat msn, engine quit, unsuccessful emergency landing at Brady Afld GLIDDEN, Donald E. USAF A1C RCV B-26B 44-45589 521021 95th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crashed approx 4 mi NW of K-1 after missed approach at K-1 GLINIAK, Joseph S. USAF LT MIA F9F-2 123586 521101 VF-721 USS Kearsarge (CVAEngine trouble, presumed crashed at sea near K-50 10 mi offshore GLISSON, JR., Charles O. USN 1LT KIA F4U-4 81202 521227 VMA-312 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by AAA, bailed out into Taedong River, extensive SAR effort unsuccessful GOERY, John B. USMC PFC RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea GOGOJ, Stanley A. USA CAPT RSC B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR GOLDBECK, Emil B. USAF 2LT MIA F-94B 50-887 530504 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Lost in action, possible collision, unidentified wreckage observed GOLDBERG, Irwin L. USAF 2LT MIA F-51D 44-74971 511017 39th Fighter-Interceptor 18th Fighter-Bomber Hit by gnd fire, crashed, burned 5-6 mi SW of Choso-Ri, was preparing to bail out GOLDEN, Newman C. USAF LTJG MIA AD-2 122339 520111 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Went into diving spiral after takeoff, crashed into the sea, Side Nr. 408, a destroyer and two helos conducted SAR effort, results negative GOLLNER, Joseph H. USN CAPT NIJ F-94B 51-5412 520724 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Engine trouble, lost power, crash landed wheels up 12.5 mi S of K-13, 1 mi W of Sojong-ni GOMO, Wendell G. USAF CPL MIA B-29A 44-86268 510407 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter GONTESKI, John S. USAF CAPT RCV OY-2 03929 510424 VMO-6 1st MAW Mid-air collision with F4U-4 while on artillery spotting mission, SAR effort negative GOOD, JR., Roscoe F. USMC CPL INJ SB-29 44-84124 510131 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS No. 3 & 4 engines and electrical system failed, crashed 3 mi SE of Johnson AB GOODALE, Gordon E, USAF MSGT MIA F7F-3N 80600 520612 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 After aircraft conducted napalm run against vehicles, flare aircraft observed two explosions approx 5 mi S of Sinmak, no radio contact GOODALL, III, William R. USMC 1LT INJ F4U-4 82174 510420 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Mechanical failure, bailed out 5 mi N of Hosa-Dong (on the mainland opposite Sokto-ri) GOODBEY, William H. USMC LTJG RSC F4U-4 97115 511108 VF-713 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA, engine failure, ditched in Wonsan Harbor GOODELL, Horace G. USN CAPT KIA HTL-4 128898 520207 VMO-6 1st MAW Downed by enemy fire near Kudong, mid-air explosion during rescue attempt GOODEN, David T. USMC PVT NIJ H-5F 47-486 501130 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Engine failure, crash landed, destroyed during evacuation of Pyongyang GOODMAN, Charles E USAF 2LT MIA B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FGOODMAN, George M. USAF ENS RSC P2V-3 122940 500816 VP-6 Hit by AAA after strafing run, ditched 6 mi W. Paeng Nylong-do GOODMAN, W. F. USN AD3 RCV PBM-5S2 UNK 520731 VP-731 Attacked by two Chinese MiG-15s, damaged, landed safely at P-Y-do. Two crewmembers killed and two seriously injured. Out of Iwakuni, PBM nicknamed 2 Quart Boot GOODROAD, Harlan G. USN 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86370 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Damaged during MiG attack, No. 1 engine caught fire, ditched, debris and oil slick found, no parachutes observed, extensive SAR effort negative GOODWIN, Bobbie A. USAF PR3 KIA TBM-3S 91451 510829 VS-892 USS Rendova (CVE-114) Engine trouble, hit water, entire crew did not egress aircraft GOODWIN, Claude R. USN LT NIJ AD-3W 122909 500704 VC-11 Det USS Valley Forge (CVBad carrier landing GOODWIN, Glendon USN SSGT RCV B-26B 44-34478 500628 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Conducted bombing mission against the rail yards at Munsan, 20 mi N of Seoul, crashed into the sea near Ashiya AB while landing in bad weather GOODWIN, William J. USAF LT RSC F4U-5 121976 520908 VC-3 Det E USS Princeton (CVA-37) Downed over water S of Yongpo Airfield, Hungnam, NK, successful bailout, in raft, uninjured, Side Nr. NP6 GOODYEAR, JR., William P. USN LTCOL RCV AD-2 122344 511118 VMA-121 MAG-33 Engine caught fire shortly after take-off, unsuccessful bail out at low altitude, aircraft crashed approximately 30 mi from K-3 GORDON, Alfred N. USMC SGT WIA B-29A 44-62108 510410 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage GORDON, Donald B. USAF 1LT MIA F-84G 51-10332 530719 311th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed, object seen leaving acft GORDON, William C. USAF 1LT RCV B-26B 44-34098 520419 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Took off on Runway 24 from K-8, poss engine failure, crashed into Yellow Sea approximately 1 mi off shore, extensive SAR effort included ROK Naval vessel and divers GORRAL, JR., James B. USAF CAPT MIA B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK GORRELL, Louis P. USAF MSGT INJ B-29A 44-61749 501107 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Operational loss, not due to enemy action GOSS, Jack USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34247 520331 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last contact at 0045L inbound to target GOULD, Gene W. USAF CAPT RCV B-26C 44-35958 510830 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed on take-off with one engine on fire at K-8, pancaked into mud flats in Yellow Sea GRABLIN, Richard A. USAF TSGT MIA B-26B 44-34704 511219 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Group assigned AO as the roads and rail lines between Kujang, BV 4618, and Kanggye, mr BA 9827. Night intruder msn, contacted controller at 2150L inbound to target area, GRABOSKY, John E. USAF CDR NIJ PBM-5A 122077 501123 VR-21 Bad landing, aircraft filled with water and sank near Sasebo, Japan GRAHAM, Selwyn H. USN CIV RCV AD-4Q 124045 510303 VC-190 USS Princeton (CV-37) Loss of power on takeoff GRAHAM, William H. N/A 1LT RCV F-84E 51-690 530208 430th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine failure GRAHAM, William W. USAF CPL NIJ B-29A 45-21725 510406 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea GRAINGER, Harry A. USAF 2LT KIA F-80C 49-752 510930 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp One of four aircraft on dive bombing mission, hit by AAA while strafing enemy vehicle near Pyongyang, crashed, exploded, no egress noted GRAMMER, Wilbert W. USAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-839 510330 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit hill while evading heavy AAA 5 mi NE of Sunchon, no sign of life GRANBERG, Kenneth J. USAF 2LT RSC F4U-4B 97395 510610 VMF-214 MAG-12 Engine failure, ditched on sandbar near Yanggu, rescued GRANINGER, Ralph A. USMC CAPT KIA C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort GRAPER, Victor B. USAF CAPT RSC AD-2 122328 530218 VMA-121 MAG-12 Possibly hit by AAA, leak in main fuel cell, ditched near Chumun-do GRAVNING, Vernon J. USMC 2LT INJ AT-6D 42-44624 520608 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Struck cable strung over river, shattered windshield, temporarily blinded pilot GRAY, David L. USAF 1LT NIJ F-51D 44-73064 520627 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Controls jammed during target run, battle damage, returned to base, belly landed on runway GRAY, David L. USAF 2LT NIJ F-51D 44-73860 520501 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine problems, gear failed, bellied in short of runway GRAY, David L. USAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-846 511214 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Departed Suwon for recon mission of the main supply route from Sunchon to Yongdok, hit by AAA, caught fire, crashed GRAY, Edgar B. USAF LT RSC F4U-4 96982 530401 VF-94 USS Philippine Sea Mid-air collision, lost fin and rudder, bailed out GRAY, G. L. USN CAPT KIA F-51D 44-73592 510405 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed after strafing pass 5 mi S of Pyongyang GRAY, George E. USAF CAPT RMC F9F-2 123669 520304 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by ground fire, crash landed 40 mi S of Pyongyang, captured GRAY, JR., Roy C. USMC CDR RSC AD-2 122325 520130 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA, ditched in Wonsan Harbor due to prop failure GRAY, Paul N. USN CDR NIJ AD-4L 123990 510907 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA fire and ditched off Wonsan Harbor GRAY, Paul N. USN CDR RSC AD-3 122807 520122 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Probably hit by AAA, crashed into Wonsan Harbor GRAY, Paul N. USN 1LT INJ F4U-5N 121966 510326 VMF-212 MAG-33 Crashed on takeoff due to 90-degree crosswind, flipped over at Pohang, Korea, total loss GRAYBEAL, David W. USMC 1LT INJ HRS-1 127789 511022 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Lost power, hit ground while hovering 5 mi N of X-83 GREEN, Arlie W. USMC CAPT RSC F4U-4B 97459 521124 VMA-312 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by own bomb blast, ditched 10 miles S. of Sunwi-Do GREEN, Carleton M. USMC LT RSC F-51D 44-73068 510829 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Lost coolant on take-off, crash landed in Han River bed (Mustang 329) GREEN, D. A.R. SAAF CAPT MIA F7F-3N 80415 520516 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Explosion seen during napalm run near Cheryeng, N. Korea GREEN, Harold L. USMC 1LT INJ F-86E 50-686 520207 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Took off on combat mission, engine exploded, caught fire, ejection seat malfunctioned, bailed out at low altitude 20 mi N of K-14 GREEN, John P. USAF 1LT RMC F-84E 49-2341 520111 154th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by AAA, crashed, alive on the ground GREEN, Joseph F. USAF 1LT RSC OY-2 03993 500806 VMO-6 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, ditched offshore near Kosong GREEN, Melvin USMC CAPT MIA F4U-4B 97445 510508 VMF-214 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, pilot & parachute observed on the ground, F-51/helo SAR effort unsuccessful GREEN, Nolan A. USMC LT RSC F-86 1297 530412 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, bailed out N of Cho-do, SA-16 rescue GREEN, Norman E. USAF ALC INJ AD-4N 124135 510511 VC-35 USS Princeton (CV-37) Crashed on take-off from Kangnung GREEN, Richard L. USN ALC NIJ AD-4N 124146 501209 VC-190 USS Princeton (CV-37) Failed to maintain altitude, speed on take-off, ditched GREEN, Richard M. USN MAJ MIA F-51D 44-74897 510814 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Last seen making target run near Pyongyang GREENE, William J. USAF 1LT RCV F-84E 51-674 520105 111th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by AAA, crash-landed at K-2 GREENWAY, JR., J. Ray USAF 1LT MIA RB-26C 44-35668 520515 12th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg On photo recon mission, reported on fire and presumably destroyed in Sunchon area, two RF-80s and 4 F-86s conducted SAR effort, results negative GREENWELL, George G. USAF 1LT MIA F-82G 46-399 510127 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Patrolling between Pyongyang and Kangdong, did not return to K-2 from combat msn GREER, Robert L. USAF SGT NIJ B-29A 44-86295 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, landed at Kimpo AB (K-14) GRETCHEN, John E. USAF 1LT KIA F-84E 51-637 520106 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA near Hyophong-ni, crashed into mountain at 1110L GREY, Donald G USAF TSGT RSC HRS-1 127784 520529 HMR-161 1st Mar Div On SAR msn for Lt Sterrett, flew over hill, lost power, hit tree stump 2 mi E of Hapsu, Side Nr. 1, SAR aircraft over crash site and in contact with downed crew GRICKS, Carylye E. USMC MSGT RCV F7F-3N 80529 521209 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Crashed and burned 2.5 mi off the end of the runway at K-8 GRIER, JR., Cecil S. USMC MAJ RSC AD-2 122341 520820 VMA-121 MAG-12 Ditched at sea due to oil leak & loss of pressure GRIFFIN, Julius B. USMC LTJG NIJ HO3S-1 122726 510109 HU-1 USS Philippine Sea (CVTurned over on flight deck while attempting to disengage rotor in high winds, major damage GRIFFIN, Mitchell C. USN 1LT RSC B-26B 44-34563 510507 729th Bombardment Squadraon 452nd Bomb Wing Hit by ground fire, right engine S of Pyongyang, some crewmembers bailed out 10 mi E of Sinmak, Navy and Air Force fighter aircraft and helo conducted SAR effort GRIFFTH, Carl T. USAF LT MIA F9F-2 123030 520704 VF-24 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Escorting photo recon aircraft, crashed and exploded on impact S of Wonsan on Green 3 GRIFFTH, Jack W. USN MAJ NIJ B-29A 44-27347 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, successfully recovered at Kimpo AB (K-14) GRINER, JR., William R. USAF 1LT MIA F-51D 45-11438 500903 20th Weather Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Bad wx over Pusan, separated from flt leader, acft last seen near Tsushima, SAR negative GRISHAM, David H USAF 2LT RSC RF-51D 44-84649 511113 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by AAA, successful bailout, helo rescue (Mustang 365) GROBLER, Frank J. SAAF TSGT MIA C-47D 44-77261 510430 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Leaflet dropping mission along Seoul-Wonsan Hwy. Last transmission 50 mi S of Wonsan GROSS, Robert F. USAF SGT RSC B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR GROSS, William A. USAF CAPT KIA F-51D 44-74534 510814 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Napalm and fuel tanks came off, crashed into Taedong-ni River GROSSMAN, JR., John F. USAF SSGT INJ C-119B 48-345 510329 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Right engine fell off, crash landed approx 6 mi S of Hongchon, Korea, a VMO-6 (USMC) HTL-4 helo participated in the successful SAR effort GROTT, Reybur J. USAF SGT RSC B-29A 44-27314 511204 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg One engine out after take-off, crashed 5 mi E of Kadena AB, Okinawa GROVES, H. J. USAF 2LT KIA F-51D 44-74632 510901 2 SAAF Sq SAAF On rail cutting interdiction mission, hit by AAA near Youn-dong, crashed/disintegrated (Mustang 342), no egress noted GRUNDER, Martin O. SAAF 1LT RCV F-94B 51-5480 520822 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Two F-94s flying from Itazuke to Komari AB Japan, encountered severe weather conditions, became separated, one landed safely at Komari, the other crashed into GUBANA, JR., Joseph L. USAF AL3 NIJ AF-2N 126830 520729 VS-931 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Ditched in water near USS Sicily GUFFREY, Leo J. USN 2LT INJ B-29A UNK 5201 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, aborted, crash landed at Kadena AB GUIDICO, Daniel L. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34601 520407 90th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Last radio contact at 062353L, missing btwn Pyongyang-Sinanju, rail target at Yongyu, 3rd ARSq conducted SAR effort, results negative GUILFOYLE, Cornelius P. USAF 2LT RSC B-29A 45-21822 520129 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully GUINANE, James USAF 2LT KIA AD-3 122700 521008 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, snap-rolled three times, crash not observed, wreckage seen GUION, Wych E. USMC LTJG RSC UNK UNK 501222 USS Princeton (CV-37) Engine fire, ditched 20 mi from the task force GUNDERSON, Nels USN LT RCV F4U-4 97325 511003 VF-783 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, caught fire, bailed out GUNDERT, Leonard A. USN COL RSC F-51D 44-74550 500910 51st Ftr Sq (P) 6002nd Tac Spt Wing Bailed out in Uison area GUNN, FNU USAF 1LT WIA F-51D 44-73863 510905 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Damaged during bomb run, flew through debris of exploding vehicle, crash landed at K-14 GUNNING, Basil W. USAF 1LT RMC B-26B 44-34715 520607 37th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crew reported being hit at 2255I and bailing out GUNNOE, JR., James E. USAF CAPT KIA F-86F 52-4531 530619 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by AAA, mid-air explosion GUNTHER, Charles W. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34699 521114 95th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Night interdiction msn, last contact at 14/0015, disappeared from radar scope at 0032, fires seen in area, damaged by gnd fire, aircraft out of control, crashed, bad weather GUTHRIE, JR., Edward S. USAF SSGT MIA B-26C 44-25758 501228 8th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, last radio contact enroute to target GUTHRIE, Marvin L. USAF FLOFF RMC Meteor A77-721 510829 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Downed by MiG-15 approx 20 mi NW of Anju, Kusong area (WA954) GUTHRIE, Ronald D. RAAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-748 530222 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Mechanical problems, crashed on take-off from K-13, low-altitude ejection GUYER, JR., Garfield W. USAF AEAN MIA AD-4N 125738 530714 VC-35 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Lost routine radio contact, no further information available GUYN, Thomas E. USN 1LT WIA T-6 44-9714 511107 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by AAA near Hill 317 while on routine tactical mission, landed at L Strip GUYTON, JR., Robert D. USAF LT KIA F-84E 51-1103 530106 HQ 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Exploded/disintegrated while pulling off target GWIN, Boyd B. USAF CAPT KIA B-29A 44-69656 510318 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, some crew members bailed out off Okinawa, aircraft later recovered safely at Kadena AB, 2nd ARSq conducted air and land SAR effort in the Bolo Point area, HAAS, John L. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-616 501220 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Returned from combat mission over Sinuiju, midair collision with 16th FIS acft at Kimpo AB HAAS, Richard W. USAF 1LT MIA C-47D 44-77261 510430 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Leaflet dropping mission along Seoul-Wonsan Hwy. Last transmission 50 mi S of Wonsan HABAKANGAS, Wilbert E. USAF 1LT KIA B-29A 44-61932 511024 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg 40-70 MiGs attacked formation, damaged, crew bailed out over Wonsan Harbor near Tri-yom-do, US Navy aircraft flew RESCAP over the crew, small craft and destroyers HABERLE, William J. USAF MAJ NIJ F4U-5N 124491 510604 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Experienced engine trouble on takeoff from K-1, Pusan, Korea, crashed off north end of runway, total loss HACKING, JR., Albert E. USMC MAJ MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z HADLEY, George A. USAF 2LT RCV F-80C 49-491 511109 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, rolled over and crashed into hill near Kangdong HADLEY, II, Thomas E. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-1842 510512 36th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 8th Fighter-Bomber Hit by AAA, crash landed, exploded on impact near Sogu-ri HAEFELE, Lewis G. USAF CAPT MIA F9F-2 125087 520511 VMF-311 MAG-33 Mid-air collision with Air Force L-19 in cloudcover, lost right wing, no egress noted HAGAN, Malcolm C. USMC CAPT RSC F9F-5 125544 530717 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by small arms fire, caught fire, ditched near friendly territory, rescued HAGANS, Harold F. USMC COL NIJ HTL-4 128625 510827 VMO-6 1st MAW Engine failure, partial autorotational landing, total loss HAGER,JR., Frank P. USMC CAPT RCV SB-29 44-84124 510131 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS No. 3 & 4 engines and electrical system failed, crashed 3 mi SE of Johnson AB HAGERTY, Edward D. USAF LTJG MIA AD-4 123871 530208 VA-145 USS Kearsarge (CVAHit by AAA, parachute stream seen, no egress noted, extensive SAR effort negative HAGGE, Donald H. USN LT RSC F9F-2 123446 501127 VF-112 USS Philippine Sea (CVLost power, ditched HAGOOD, Douglas R. USN AD1 MIA PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea HAIGH, JR., George E. USN 1LT RCV F-51D ROK-2 500721 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On armed recon mission in Mungyong area, probable engine failure due to coolant and oil leak, crashed in clearing HAINES, George E. USAF 2LT RCV F-84E 51-844 530615 430th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed and burned at 2000L HAINES, JR., William T. USAF CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35817 530714 13th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder mission lost btwn Sinanju-Pyongyang. Last contact with aircraft at YD1080. No further contact. Documents from PLA indicate that AC was shot down by HALADYNA, Stanley B. USAF LTJG KIA AD-4L 123974 511127 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Unable to jettison unstable armed bomb on wing, bailed out, lost at sea, a destroyer and a whale boat conducted an extensive SAR effort, results negative HALE, Eugene B. USN CAPT RSC F-80C 49-495 510404 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA, belly landed 5 mi S of Chinnampo HALE, Richard B. USAF 1LT RMC C-46D 44-78038 520219 83rd Trp Car Sq 437th Trp Car Wg (P) Night insertion msn, last contact at 0202L, double agent detonated grenade before bail out HALEY, Dennis F. USAF A1C RMC B-29A 44-62073 521108 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by enemy aircraft while on night bombing mission HALL, Franklin H. USAF 2LT NBD B-26B 44-34546 530113 37th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into the sea about 2 miles off end of runway after take-off from Pusan HALL, Harlan P. USAF ENS KIA F9F-5 125495 530317 VF-153 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Downed by AAA, crashed N of Tanchon (10 mi SW of Songjon), SAR effort negative HALL, Joseph S. USN 1LT MIA B-26B 43-22449 530425 95th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) On combat mission over east coast of North Korea, encountered heavy AAA, lost over target area, flights of F-84s conducted SAR effort over a three-day period, results HALL, SR., Roger C. USAF COL MIA B-26B 44-34386 510211 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last radio contact at 0028L enroute to target area, SAR effort negative HALL, Thomas B. USAF PO KIA Meteor A77-46 530211 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Poss crashed during bomb run, no egress noted HALLEY, John B. RAAF 2LT RMC F-51D 44-72134 510723 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by AAA at Otan-ni NK, 8-12 mi E of Kaesong, bailed out, captured (Mustang 331) HALLEY, Michael I.B. SAAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-581 530126 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, caught fire, crashed HALLMAN, Robert A. USAF CAPT INJ F4U-4 96845 510728 VMF-323 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Aircraft hit barriers during landing & flipped over HALLQUIST, Dennis C. USMC CPT MIA B-26B 44-34237 501003 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night Intruder msn, crashed 1 mi N of Hangju HALLUM, Allen L. USAF 1LT NIJ H-5H 49-2006 500725 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Ran out of fuel while on SAR mission, Posong (helo destroyed by Navy aircraft) HALPIN, John R. USAF COL MIA F-51D 44-73959 520521 HQ 18th Ftr-Bmbr Wg 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed while pulling out of bomb run at low altitude HALTON, William T. USAF TSGT MIA B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR HAMBLIN, Robert W. USAF CAPT RCV F-84E 49-2423 510617 524th Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Engine exploded, attempted crash landing at Taegu, aircrfaft exploded HAMILTON, JR., Jeff L. USAF AL3 NIJ AF-2N 126830 520729 VS-931 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Ditched in water near USS Sicily HAMILTON, Raymond USN AE3 NIJ HO3S-1 122725 500704 HU-1 USS Valley Forge (CVEngine failure, ditched HAMM, Donald L. USN TSGT INJ B-29A UNK 5201 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, aborted, crash landed at Kadena AB HAMM, JR., Joseph G. USAF MAJ RSC AD-2 122264 521023 VMA-121 MAG-12 Power failure, crashed into rice paddy N of K-6 HAMM, Norman L. USMC 1LT RMC B-26B 44-34715 520607 37th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crew reported being hit at 2255I and bailing out HAMMETT, Bobby E. USAF TSGT MIA B-29A 44-62073 521108 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by enemy aircraft while on night bombing mission HAMMON, Keith E. USAF SGT NIJ B-29A 44-62281 510507 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by AAA over Pyongyang, recovered at Yokota AB, Japan, crewmembers observed loss of 44-86371 and three chutes leaving that aircraft HAMMOND, Marvin E. USAF 1LT INJ F4U-5N 123188 520112 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Engine failed after takeoff, forced to crash land on beach near K-18, Kangnung HAMMONS, Arnold J. USMC AD2 RSC HRS-2 130181 530727 HU-1 LST 799 Crashed off port bow of LST 799, entire crew rescued HAMPTON, G. B. USN TSGT WIA B-29A 44-62108 510410 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage HAMPTON, Theron D. USAF SSGT RSC B-29A 44-61656 511022 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Downed by 2-3 MiGs at 1517L, No. 1 engine and hydraulic system knocked out, crew successfully bailed out over Yellow Sea, 3rd ARS rescue HANBACK, Floyd D. USAF UNK RSC FR5 WB316/20 511026 HMAS Sydney Downed by AAA S of Sariwon HANCOX, Phil RAN A2C RMC RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and HAND, Donald L. USAF PFC RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) HANDE, Wallace D. USAF 1LT RMC F-51D 44-84951 520218 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by small arms fire during rescue mission, captured HANER, Robert H. USAF 2LT NIJ F-51D 44-74879 520111 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Returning from combat mission, crash landed, gear collapsed, mechanical failure HANER, Robert H. USAF TSGT RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) HANEY, Leroy A. USAF CPL RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok HANLON, John W. USA FLTLT RMC Meteor A77-616 520206 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by gnd fire on strafing run, ejected, not observed on the ground (WA956) HANNAN, John T. RAAF SSGT RMC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) HANNEMANN, William R. USAF CAPT RSC F-51D 44-74379 510120 35th Ftr-Int Wg Engine failure after take-off HANNON, James D. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C UNK 500707 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed near Kaso-ri HANSEN, Eugene R. USAF 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-798 510316 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by gnd fire HANSEN, George E. USAF 1LT KIA F-84E 51-536 520501 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flying lead position in flight of three F-84Es on interdiction mission, hit by gnd fire, crashed into a hill, no egress noted HANSEN, George H. USAF A1C RMC B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water HANSEN, William V. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 UNK 520610 VF-192 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, lost power and ditched 4 miles S of Hungnam, Side Nr. 210B, rescued by Monte Carlo helo HANSON, Robert N. USN 1LT RCV F-86A 49-1130 510605 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Jettisoned external fuel tanks, crashed on take-off .5 mi off end of runway at Suwon K-13 HANSON, Thomas C. USAF ENS RCV F4U-4B 62995 500810 VF-54 USS Valley Forge (CVOn recon mission, crashed and burned near Chonui HANTON, Arthur W. USN 1LT RCV B-29A 44-69803 520228 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine problems, most of crew bailed out in extreme NE corner of the Punchbowl, VMO-6 SAR effort HAPP, JR., Carl G. USAF CAPT KIA F-84E 49-2414 511008 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg On rail cut interdiction mission, hit by AAA after completion of bomb run, caught fire, headed toward ocean, exploded in mid-air at 1535L, no chute observed HARBOUR, Earl H. USAF AT2 RSC AD-4W 124773 511022 VC-11 USS Antietam (CV-36) Lost power after receiving wave off, crashed into the sea HARBOUR, G. L. USN CPT KIA F-51D 45-11417 520211 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Oil leak, mechanical failure, unable to jettison bombs, crashed while returning to K-46. HARBURN, R. A. SAAF 1LT NIJ B-29A 44-86295 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, landed at Kimpo AB (K-14) HARDGROVE, John W. USAF 1LT KIA F-84E 49-2424A 520829 9th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 49th Fighter-Bomber Hit by AAA, half of right wing shot off, crashed, exploded, no egress noted HARDIGAN, Kenneth A. USAF MSGT RCV F7F-3N 80546 521206 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Crashed into the sea near K-8 due to mechanical failure HARDIN, Weldon E. USMC 1LT RCV B-26B 44-34478 500628 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Conducted bombing mission against the rail yards at Munsan, 20 mi N of Seoul, crashed into the sea near Ashiya AB while landing in bad weather HARDING, Remer L. USAF CAPT RCV F-82G 46-400 501207 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Night weather recon mission, crashed 18 mi from K-14 due to loss of power and icing HARDING, Warren G. USAF CAPT INJ B-29A 44-61749 501107 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Operational loss, not due to enemy action HARDISON, James L. USAF PVT RSC B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L HARDWAY, Everett G. USAF CPL RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea HARDY, Elmer E. USA SSGT RMC B-26B 44-34385 501111 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Other crews in area saw crew members bail out and aircraft crash 15 mi W of Kanggye HARDY, Martel NMI USAF BM2 NIJ PBM-5A 122077 501123 VR-21 Bad landing, aircraft filled with water and sank near Sasebo, Japan HARE, Kenneth J. USN 1LT RSC B-29A 44-61932 511024 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg 40-70 MiGs attacked formation, damaged, crew bailed out over Wonsan Harbor near Tri-yom-do, US Navy aircraft flew RESCAP over the crew, small craft and destroyers HARIG, James W. USAF 2LT MIA F-84G 51-10416 530503 311th Figher-Bomber Squadron 58th Fighter-Bomber Night intruder msn btwn Sinanju & Nansi-dong, disappeared from radar screen near Sinanju HARKER, JR., Charles A. USAF 1LT RCV F-51D 44-84939 510805 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Mid-air collision on approach to Seoul Municipal Airport, aircraft lost tail, crashed HARKNESS, Grant D. USAF LT INJ F4U-4 81943 530327 VF-94 USS Philippine Sea Fuel exhaustion, crash landed at K-18 HARLESS, J. O. USN A3C RCV C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort HARMON, Norman C. USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4B 63045 510409 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA & crash landed in Wonsan Harbor HARPE, Lilburn L. USMC MAJ RSC F-86F 52-4312 530629 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Bailed out over Haeju Peninsula after strike on target HARPER, Flamm D. USAF 1LT RCV F-51D 45-11484 510619 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by AAA, engine failure, unsuccessful low altitude bailout near Kyongyong-do HARPER, Lee A. USAF MAJ KIA AU-1 129358 530416 VMA-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, went into steep dive, crashed and burned, no egress noted HARPER, Max H. USMC 1LT INJ SB-29 44-84124 510131 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS No. 3 & 4 engines and electrical system failed, crashed 3 mi SE of Johnson AB HARRAWOOD, Donald E. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34666 511125 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night msn, bailed out 5 mi NW of Chorwon, reported icing during last contact at 0507L, SAR effort negative HARRELL, JR., Guy B. USAF SSGT KIA B-29A 44-62084 500909 325th Bombardment Squadron 92nd Bombardment Hit by AAA, exploded in mid-air near Wolbong-ni, 5 chutes cleared the aircraft HARRELL, JR., Virgil B. USAF SGT MIA F3D-2 127024 530530 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Last heard from when requesting landing instructions from K-8 approach control HARRELL, James V. USMC MSGT MIA F7F-3N 80444 511012 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Failed to return to base from combat mission, last radio contact at 0130L HARRINGTON, Julius G. USMC 2LT RCV F-84G 51-1094 521120 311th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On dive bomb and rocket run, crashed at Suwon Gunnery Range .25 mi N of Maeh-ang-ni, no egress noted HARRIS, Charles A. USAF 1LT KIA B-29A 45-21749 510329 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Two engines out, lost over E. China Sea NW of Okinawa, 2rd ARS Sq, Flight C participated in SAR effort, results negative HARRIS, Charles W. USAF 2LT INJ B-26B 44-34534 521210 34th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crashed on take-off due to bad weather HARRIS, E. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4B 62982 520113 VF-53 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA and ditched 5 mi E of Mayang-do HARRIS, Edward R. USN 1LT RMC F-84E 49-2287 520420 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Downed by AAA HARRIS, Edward R. USAF ENS KIA AD-4 123927 510128 VA-195 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA while making rocket passes, crashed into water off Sinpo, sank immediately HARRIS, Evan C. USN LTJG KIA AD-4 123855 510628 VA-55 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by small arms fire while strafing, struck ground & burned HARRIS, JR., Harley S. USN ENS RSC AD-4 123845 500829 VA-55 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by blast from own bomb while attacking bridge HARRIS, John USN 1LT RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) HARRIS, Ralph L. USAF 1LT RMC RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and HARRIS, Theodore R. USAF MAJ RMC F4U-4B 97434 520506 VMF-323 MAG-12 Caught fire, bailed out HARRIS, Walter R. USMC MSGT RMC C-46D 44-78038 520219 83rd Trp Car Sq 437th Trp Car Wg (P) Night insertion msn, last contact at 0202L, double agent detonated grenade before bail out HARRISON, David T. USA MAJ NIJ AD-2 122337 511027 VMA-121 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, oil cooler damaged, complete loss of oil, ditched in Hwachon Reservoir HARRISON, Edward B. USMC CAPT RSC AU-1 129322 520901 VMA-212 MAG-12 On combat mission, lost oil pressure, ditched near Taesaup-do located in the Haeju-man HARRISON, Gordon V. USMC 1LT RCV F-84G 50-1203 530305 Crashed near Chong, South Korea HARRISON, JR., Benjamin F. USAF 1LT RCV AT-6D 45-86149 501108 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed, aircraft wreckage spotted, cause unknown HARRISON, JR., Lewis T. USA MAJ RMC F-80C 49-750 510521 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by gnd fire, successful bail out 10 miles SW of Chong-ju HARRISON, Thomas D. USAF LCDR NIJ F4U-4 97053 510518 VF-193 or VF-871 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by enemy fire, ditched,damaged beyond repair. Was stripped & burned HARRISON, William E. USN P3 RCV F-51D A68-753 500903 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Circumstances unknown HARROP, William P. RAAF CAPT RMC B-26B 44-34420 520530 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last known location Purple Four, last contact with Dentist at 2107L HARRY, Ronald C. USAF A2C MIA B-26C 44-35887 520723 34th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, bomb run OK, lost while returning from target HART, Donald L. USAF A1C MIA RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance HART, JR., Alvin D. USAF SGT RSC B-29A 44-86247 511118 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed on take-off at Yokota Air Base, no crew fatalities HARTER, Loren F. USAF FLTLT RMC F-51D A68-772 510119 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by gnd fire, caught fire, crash-landed on island in Taedong River SW of Pyongyang HARVEY, Gordon R. RAAF CAPT NBD B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort HARVEY, Robert G. USAF CPL KIA B-29A 45-21749 510329 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Two engines out, lost over E. China Sea NW of Okinawa, 2rd ARS Sq, Flight C participated in SAR effort, results negative HARVIEW, Keith J. USAF MAJ RCV F4U-4B 97400 521002 VMA-312 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Probably hit by AAA, crashed into water off W coast of N. Korea 1 mi S of Hachwira-do, Side Nr. 25 HASKELL, Gorden E. USMC CAPT MIA F-51D 44-74401 510414 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Lost coolant, crashed near Sansan-ni (10 mi N of Sariwon) HASKETT, JR., William T. USAF FLTLT KIA Meteor A77-953 520805 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Crashed on take-off from Kimpo Airfield, cause unknown HASLOPE, Lancelot C. RAAF 1LT KIA F-86E 50-644 520204 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Engine trailing smoke, engine exploded, unsuccessful air start, headed for Cho-do, unsuccessful bail out HATCHITT, John W. USAF LTCOL RCV B-29A 44-69682 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No. 2 engine and then entire wing caught fire, exploded, crashed into mountain, tail gunner of B-29 6323 observed crash, no parachutes observed HATFIELD, Douglas H. USAF SGT RCV C-47A 43-15932 510929 1973 AACS Sq 1818 AACS Gp Crashed into hill near Maedong in bad weather, 16 mi NE of Taegu HATFIELD, JR., Henry F. USAF CAPT RSC T-6 UNK 530517 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6149th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by AAA, both crew members successfully bailed out HATFIELD, L. K. "Keith" AuArm ALCA KIA P2V-3 122972 511226 VP-6 Ditched at sea, extremely adverse conditions, six crewmembers rescued HATHORN, Kermit K. USN UNK NIJ B-26B 587 510727 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by small arms fire, damaged oil line, landed at K-3 HATLEY, FNU USAF 2LT RSC B-26B 44-34265 510124 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crash landed at Suwon and was destroyed to prevent capture by the enemy HAUBER, Edmond L.B. USAF 1LT RCV C-47A 43-15379 520429 21st Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Crash landed in water near beach at Dentist C HAUGEN, Donn H. USAF A3C NBD C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 HAUGH, JR., Alonzo J. USAF 2LT KIA B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort HAUN, John H. USAF SSGT RSC F7F-3N 80608 520921 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Crashed & burned due to fuel exhaustion after night air patrol HAVILLAND, Marion S. USMC 2LT MIA B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft HAWES, Richard E. USAF SGT INJ B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB HAWKINS, Albert A. USAF LT RCV F4U-4 81709 510518 VF 871 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, bailed out successfully 55 mi NW of Seoul, SAR effort negative HAWKINS, Horace M. USN CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34325 520524 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, location Purple Four, explosion, last contact at 232034L HAWKINS, JR., Luther R. USAF 1LT NIJ F-94B 51-5463 521202 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force After conducting combat air patrol, diverted from K-13 to K-14 due to bad weather, engine flame out due to fuel starvation 1 mi out during approach to K-14 HAWKINS, John W. USAF CAPT NIJ F-51D 44-74875 521204 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr gp Engine failure on take-off at K-46, crashed 2,000 feet past overrun, total loss HAWLEY, Jack USAF LTCOL MIA B-26B 44-34317 521227 90th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Last radio and radar contact at 1835L inbound to target, extensive SAR effort negative HAYES, Howard A. USAF CAPT RCV F9F-2B 123537 510318 VMF-311 MAG-33 Disappeared after climbing through overcast, large fire seen 5 miles W of Ungye-Ri HAYES, Robert D. USMC LT RSC F4U-5N 121912 530713 VC-3 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Lost power, ditched forward of the ship HAYES, W. A. USN CAPT KIA B-29A 42-94072 500908 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into E. China Sea 5 mi off Okinawa in 200 ft of water, extensive SAR effort conducted HAYNES, JR., Nathan C. USAF A3C MIA B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, HAYS, Melvin B. USAF CAPT RCV F-51D UNK 510211 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire,lost part of left wing, bailed out over water HAYTHORNE, Justice K. USAF LTJG RSC F9F-5 125975 530224 VF-51 USS Valley Forge (CVAPower failure on take-off, ditched HAYWARD, T. B. USN LTJG RSC F4U-4 80770 501016 VF-64 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by gnd fire, lost power during landing approach, ditched HEAGERTY, Harold R. USN 1LT RCV F-51D 44-72726 510309 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Three aircraft on strafing mission, No. 3 crashed into side of hill near Hwaui-ri, SK HEAGNEY, Gerald J. USAF PVT NIJ H-5G 48-542 520317 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Autorotation check, could not recover, crash landed 1 mi NNW of K-16 HEALY, CARL E. USAF 1LT INJ B-26C 44-35308 510420 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crash landed at K-3 (Pohang) HEALY, Daniel R. USAF LTJG KIA AD-4 129012 521123 VA-55 USS Essex (CVA-9) Hit by AAA, exploded while on search mission 24 mi NW of Songjin, Side Nr S507 HEALY, John W. USN 2LT RSC F-51D 44-73648 520410 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On fire, bailed out over water, rescued HEANKEY, William C. USAF CAPT KIA B-26B 44-34750 510917 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) On special daytime recon msn in CT and BU areas, last reported over K-46 at 1532L HEARN, David C. USA CAPT RMC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) HEARN, Joseph S. USAF 1LT NIJ F-86A 49-1315 511216 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Training mission, mechanical problems, successful bail out HEATER, JR., Grover L. USAF CAPT MIA F-51D 44-73994 510308 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Armed recon mission, hit trees during low altitude strafing run E of Munsu-ri, Kilchu, Korea, wing separated from aircraft, wreckage sighted, SAR effort negative HEATH, James D. USAF MSGT RCV B-29A 44-69802 520913 90th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni) HEATH, Ralph R. USAF CAPT NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB HEBERT, Robert R. USAF LT RCV AU-1 129330 520607 VF-11 Mid-air collision with F-51 HEDDENS, John B. USN CAPT MIA F-51D 45-11529 510609 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On fire, crashed near Taedong River, Kyomipo, NK HEDERSTROM, Jack H. USAF CAPT NIJ B-26B 44-34572 510308 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Damaged by ground fire, crash landed at Miho AB, total loss HEDLUND, Harry F. USAF CAPT RMC B-26B 44-34543 510324 729th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Low-level day mission N of Pyongyang, hit by AAA, crash landed 5 mi N of Sunan HEDLUND, Harry F. USAF 2LT MIA B-29A 44-62011 521230 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs (night fighters), crashed 25 mi N of Pyongyang HEER, David T. USAF LTJG RSC F9F-3 122577 510722 VF-51 USS Valley Forge (CVEquipment failure during catapult shot, ditched HEIDERER, R. NMI USN 1LT RCV RF-80A 45-8447 520228 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Returning from combat mission, stalled, crashed approx 3/4 mi from end of runway HEINKE, JR., Harry S. USAF 1LT MIA AU-1 129333 530521 VMA-212 MAG-12 Possibly hit by AAA, aircraft last seen in a near vertical dive, crashed, pilot alive on the ground HEIPLE, Rayman G. USMC CAPT MIA B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water HEISE, Arthur NMI USAF PFC RSC B-29A 42-93974 511109 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night leaflet dropping mission, hit by AAA near Chongju, crew bailed out over P-Y-do, SAR effort conducted HEITSENRADER, Vernon O. USAF 1LT MIA F-84G 51-10385 530610 310th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Faded from ground scope during night armed reconnaissance mission HELD, Stewart G. USAF LTCOL RMC F-86E 52-2871 530123 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp MiG shot up wing roots and fuselage, downed off China near Uiju, North Korea HELLER, Edwin L. USAF MAJ NIJ H-5G 48-542 520317 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Autorotation check, could not recover, crash landed 1 mi NNW of K-16 HELLER, Emerson E. USAF 2LT RCV F-84G 51-1136 521213 69th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed while making dive bomb run at gunnery range HELMS, Jack R. USAF CAPT MIA F-84E 49-2396 510416 524th Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Hit hill, disintegrated near Kaesong-Ni HELTON, Thomas L. USAF SN KIA PBM-5 84769 501105 VP-46 Failed to return from combat mission over East China Sea and Korean Peninsula HENDERSON, JR., Clifford M. USN 1LT RMC F-80C 49-859 510831 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, last seen on fire and headed toward sea, SAR negative HENDERSON, Jack E. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 80807 520422 VF-63 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA, forced to ditch in Hungnam Bay HENDERSON, Stanley W. USN 2LT NIJ F-94B 51-5463 521202 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force After conducting combat air patrol, diverted from K-13 to K-14 due to bad weather, engine flame out due to fuel starvation 1 mi out during approach to K-14 HENDERSON, Wallace C. USF 2LT INJ F-94B 51-4377 520616 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Fuel starvation, crashed 1 mi short of runway at K-13 HENDERSON, Wallace D. USAF 2LT NIJ F-94B 51-5389 520711 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Landed short of runway, substantial damage HENDERSON, Wallace D. USAF 2LT NIJ F-94B 51-5412 520724 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Engine trouble, lost power, crash landed wheels up 12.5 mi S of K-13, 1 mi W of Sojong-ni HENDERSON, Wallace D. USAF SGT RSC B-29A 44-69803 520228 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine problems, most of crew bailed out in extreme NE corner of the Punchbowl, VMO-6 SAR effort HENDRICKS, James W. USAF LT NIJ F4U-4 97325 510826 VF-783 USS Bon Homme Forced down over Korea HENDRICKSON, FNU USN CAPT NIJ F4U-5N 123152 520123 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit truck that drove onto runway during takeoff roll at K-18, Kangnung HENRICH, Harold J. USMC 1LT MIA B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) HENRY, Dewey R. USAF 1LT RMC HO3S-1 UNK 520208 HU-1 USS Rochester (CA-124) Crashed in Kojo-ri while attempting to rescue Lt jg H.E. Ettinger w/friendly guerrillas HENRY, Kenneth W. USMC CAPT RMC B-26B 43-22306 520810 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit in the right main fuel tank inbound to target, Route Purple 18, no wreckage found, last contact 2327L HENRY, Robert C. USAF 1LT MIA F-84D 48-716A 520723 311th Fighter Bomber Squadron 58th Fighter-Bomber Hit by AAA while on bomb run, crashed, no egress noted HENRY, Robert E. USAF LCDR RSC F4U-5N 123186 500918 VC-3 Det Ditched due to emergency HENRY, William E. USN 1LT RSC AD-2 122311 530627 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, engine and hydraulic system failure, crash landed HENSLER, Thomas L. USMC SSGT NBD C-119C 49-161 530623 815th Troop Carrier Squadron 483rd Troop Carrier Crashed at sea approximately 15 mi NNE of Ashiya AB, Japan, extensive SAR effort negative HENSLEY, Brown USAF SSGT MIA B-29A 44-86370 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Damaged during MiG attack, No. 1 engine caught fire, ditched, debris and oil slick found, no parachutes observed, extensive SAR effort negative HENSON, Shields T. USAF TSGT RMC F7F-3N 80602 520710 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Fire on A/C, TSGT Henson bailed out and witnessed the A/C crash and burn. TSGT Henson rescued by helo. SAR for CPT proved negative HENSON, William E. USMC 2LT RSC F-86E 51-2758 521122 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp MiGs shot off canopy, bailed out near Cho-do, rescued HEPNER, Edmund G. USAF SSGT RCV C-47A 43-15932 510929 1973 AACS Sq 1818 AACS Gp Crashed into hill near Maedong in bad weather, 16 mi NE of Taegu HERB, Edward D.J. USAF 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35749 510629 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into mountain while on strafing run, SAR effort negative HERBENICK, Andrew J. USAF CAPT MIA F9F-4 125211 530119 VMF-115 MAG-33 On supply area strike mission, right wing lost to AAA, last seen in a dive HERBERT, JR., Hershel F. USMC LT RSC F4U-4 82038 520202 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVFire in cockpit, ditched near the Valley Forge within the landing pattern HERMANN, Robert M. USN MAJ RCV F4U-5N 124530 510719 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Crashed while looking for targets NW of Masan-ni, 5 small fires later observed in area HERNAN, JR., Edwin J. USMC MSGT MIA F7F-3N 80588 510628 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Failed to return to base, fire seen near Wonsan HERNDEN, James W. USMC SSGT RCV B-29A 2082 500728 Engine fire, salvoed bombs, some crew members bailed out, landed at Haneda AB, Japan HERR, George USAF 2LT RCV B-26B 44-34349 511001 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Armed recce msn in the Wonsan area, crashed into mountain 25 mi W of Samchok HERR, Walter C. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 97258 510727 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) On strafing run, engine failure due to loss of oil pressure, ditched HERRIN, Holden R. USN LTC INJ Cessna 133785 520403 VMO-6 1st MAW Crash landed near Sinsan-Ni, Korea HERRING, William T. USMC 1LT RSC B-29A 44-61776 520401 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Lost Nr. 1 & 4 engines enroute to secondary target, successful bail-out approx. 3 mi N of Kansong HERSTROM, JR., Arthur C. USAF CAPT RSC AT-6F 42-84309 510925 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by AAA, engine failure, crash landed, rescued by U.S. and ROK personnel HERTELL, Robert J. USAF TSGT RCV C-54D UNK 501109 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Crashed 3 mi N of Pyongyang HERYLA, Andrew NMI USAF MAJ RSC AT-6 080 500713 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Ran out of fuel near enemy lines (Taejon, SK) HESTER, FNU USAF CAPT KIA C-119C 49-172 520116 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) On routine resupply mission to K-16, poss prop blade failure, both engines separated from aircraft in flight, crashed into the sea approx 20 mi SE of K-3 (Pohang) HEWITT, Joseph R. USAF MSGT MIA F7F-3N 80566 511018 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Explosion observed, lost radio contact HEYLIGER, Howard F. USMC MAJ KIA B-26C 44-35922 501220 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into the sea after take-off, 7 mi N of Natsue, Honshu, Japan, Japanese fishermen recovered some wreckage from downed aircraft HIATT, William H. USAF A2C MIA B-26B 44-34358 520126 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last radio contact at 260105L HICKEY, John M. USAF TSGT NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort HICKS, Paul J. USAF SSGT RCV B-29A 44-86370 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Damaged during MiG attack, No. 1 engine caught fire, ditched, debris and oil slick found, no parachutes observed, extensive SAR effort negative HIGGINS, George W. USAF 1LT RCV F-82G 46-402 500706 68th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Crashed at Chongmong-ni, Pung-myun, Kapyong-gun HIGGINS, John J. USAF CAPT KIA F9F-2 127195 530115 VMF-115 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, ditched near Sinanju, 3 mi N of Sok-do, 15 mi NE of Cho-do, SAR effort neg HIGGINS, William A. USMC LT RSC AD-4N 124138 510213 VC-110 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure after takeoff HIIGEL, Charles E. USN 1LT RCV B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB HILDEBRANDT, Warren L. USAF CAPT WIA RF-80A UNK 511108 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Damaged by AAA while on low-level photo recon mission HILL, Dennis W. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-62073 521108 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by enemy aircraft while on night bombing mission HILL, JR., Charles M. USAF 2LT RCV F9F-4 125223 520910 VMF-115 MAG-33 Bad wx diversion from K-3 to K-2 after combat mission, crashed into Unmun-san 23 nm SE K-2 HILL, JR., John W. USMC 2LT RCV B-29A 44-62167 520830 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Missed approach, attempted to go around, crashed 4 mi NE of Taegu, SK near village of Sangdaegok-tong HILL, William F. USAF CAPT NIJ L-19A 50-1588 510724 VMO-6 1st MAW Crashed while attempting landing at Inje airstrip HILLARD, Sydney H. USMC CAPT RSC F-51D UNK 500810 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, engine quit, bailed out over water, rescued by US submarine HILLERY, Harold A. USAF SQLDR KIA Meteor A77-343 530308 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Poss hit by ground fire, crash not observed HILLIER, Donald NMI RAAF 1LT NIJ F-84E 50-1223 520304 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Elevator controls malfunctioned, lost power on take-off, crashed, destroyed HILSCHER, Frank J. USAF A1C RMC B-26B 44-34514 511208 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last contact - inbound to target near Pyongyang at 1455L, SAR effort negative HILYCORD, William R. USAF CAPT RCV C-47A 43-15379 520429 21st Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Crash landed in water near beach at Dentist C HINES, Richard E. USAF TSGT MIA B-29A 45-21814 501110 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted HINRICHS, JR., August H. USAF 1LT KIA F-84G 51-10449 530516 431th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, burst into flames HINSON, Grady L. USAF FLTLT MIA F-84E 51-664 520102 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, unsuccessful ejection at 1135L N of Sunan, chute did not open HINTON, Desmond F.W. RAF 1LT POW F4U-4B 63064 510730 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, collided with another USN aircraft near Pyongyang HINTZ, Harold NMI USMC 1LT RMC B-26B 43-45573 521029 37th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) Day interdiction msn, hit by AAA, last contact 1840L HITCHENS, JR., Howard B. USAF 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35874 501202 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA or hit power line at low level Pakchon, NK HOBBA, William O. USAF CAPT MIA B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FHOBBIE, Jack M. USAF SGT INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed HOBBS, JR., Floyd T. USAF A1C MIA B-29A 44-86343 520913 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air over Suiho Hydroelectric Plant HOBDAY, Jimmie R. USAF 1LT NBD F-84E 51-1557 520918 430th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Wings fell off, crashed into Yellow Sea during training flight, wreckage recovered HODEL, Calvin E. USAF 2LT RCV F-86E 52-2842 521227 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Crashed, cause unknown HODGE, Robert R. USAF MSGT RMC B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. HODGES, Carrell T. USAF LTCOL INJ HTL-4 128632 510419 VMO-6 1st MAW Hit wires while landing and crashed, total loss HODGES, Charles T. USMC CAPT RSC F-51D UNK 501002 6002nd Tac Spt Wg Hit by AAA, engine failure, successful bail out 25 mi S of Pyongyang, F-51Ds and F9F aircraft provided RESCAP HODGES, Edward F. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C UNK 501111 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed 15 mi from Taegu HODGES, Emory E. USAF 1LT RMC F-86F 52-4455 530619 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed, bailed out HODGES, JR., Albert V. USAF MAJ MIA F-51D 44-72743 501206 HQ, 35th Ftr-Int Gp 35th Ftr-Int Wg Crashed into ground during low level napalm run near Opari (near Seoul) HODGES, Kenneth S. USAF 2LT MIA AD-2 122276 511201 VMA-121 MAG-33 Last seen on bomb run, wreckage observed which may have been this aircraft HOELZEL, Howard F. USMC LTJG KIA F9F-2P 123499 520311 VC-61 Det H USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, exploded on impact 13 mi W of Yangdok, Side Nr. PP73 HOFF, Alan NMI USN 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34542 520306 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last radio contact at 060100L, target at BA8911 HOFF, Warren M. USAF MAJ KIA F9F-2B 125107 510812 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by AAA while on napalm run, crashed & burned, no egress noted HOFFECKER, JR., Frank S. USMC 1LT MIA F-51D 44-73289 511208 12th Fighter Bomber Squadron 18th Fighter Bomber At 1625I, during 2d attempt to drop napalm only right tank fell resulting in a left spin into a cloud hitting a ridge line. Aircraft was completely distroyed and no signs of HOFFMAN, Donald E USAF SGT KIA B-29A 45-21749 510329 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Two engines out, lost over E. China Sea NW of Okinawa, 2rd ARS Sq, Flight C participated in SAR effort, results negative HOFFMAN, Theodore J. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 98865 or 510115 VF-64 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, crashed into sea, Wonsan Harbor. RAAF flying boat rescued pilot HOFSTRA, JR., Edward J. USN 1LT RCV B-29A 44-27314 511204 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg One engine out after take-off, crashed 5 mi E of Kadena AB, Okinawa HOGAN, David H. USAF 1LT MIA F-86A 49-1199 511213 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp om combat mission over North Korea, downed by MiG, 4 F-86s attacked by 4 MiG-15s in Sinanju area at 1140L, acft based out of K-44 HOGUE, Charles D. USAF CAPT RCV B-29A 44-62084 500909 325th Bombardment Squadron 92nd Bombardment Hit by AAA, exploded in mid-air near Wolbong-ni, 5 chutes cleared the aircraft HOIT, Zane M. USAF 1LT RCV F-51D 44-73873 510831 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Close support mission, hit by ground fire, crashed 2 mi W of Changjae, no egress noted HOKE, John D. USAF AT2 NIJ AD-4W 124089 501022 VA-55 USS Valley Forge (CVStruck barrier during night landing HOKKANEN, Robert N. USN MAJ RSC F-84E 50-1155 520126 154th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Ran out of fuel while providing CAP for SAR effort, rescued at Cho-do HOLBROOK, Drew F. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34698 520808 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last contact 2130L, hit, crew reported bailing out HOLCOM, William L. USAF 1LT RCV F-51D 45-11350 510318 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine failure on take-off, ditched in bay 1 mi S of K-10 (Chinhae) HOLCOMB, Francis A. USAF 1LT RCV AT-6D 42-84202 501113 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed 2 mi N of Koto-ri HOLCOMB, Lester A. USAF 2LT NIJ AT-6D 44-81356 520111 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp High cross winds, crash landed at K-18 after combat mission HOLDEN, Joseph C. USAF MSGT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok HOLLAND, Arthur J. USA TSGT NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative HOLLAND, JR., Carl C. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 41-39396 510613 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission along route Green 7, last radio contact at 0130 hrs, SAR effort negative HOLLAND, Louis D. USAF CAPT RCV AD-3 122744 521027 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, crashed into side of hill near Commonwealth trenches HOLLISTER, Edgar A. USMC SSGT RMC H-5H 49-2000 520625 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Crew bailed out, one open chute observed, crewman captured HOLLOWAY, Bobby D. USAF TSGT RCV B-26B 41-39574 510109 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last contact enroute target area, crashed 13 mi E of Suwon HOLLYFIELD, James R. USAF SGT NIJ B-29A 44-62281 510507 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by AAA over Pyongyang, recovered at Yokota AB, Japan, crewmembers observed loss of 44-86371 and three chutes leaving that aircraft HOLM, Franklin N. USAF LTJG KIA AD-4 UNK 520801 VA-195 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Crashed at sea, possibly due to AAA damage, Side Nr. 506B, SAR effort negative HOLMAN, Charles R. USN LCDR RSC F4U-4 81815 530723 VF-94 USS Philippine Sea Aircraft went over the side of the carrier during launch operations HOLMES, B. USN 1LT MIA B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK HOLMES, Harold R. USAF CAPT RCV F4U-4B 81301 521128 MAMS-12 MAG-12 Crashed into water during takeoff near Paengyong-do HOLMES, JR., Clyde T. USMC A1C RSC C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 HOLMES, Lewis J. USAF LT KIA F-51D 45-11707 520410 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Attempted to join another flight, but never returned to base (Mustang 372) HOLTZHAUZEN, John O. SAAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34601 520407 90th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Last radio contact at 062353L, missing btwn Pyongyang-Sinanju, rail target at Yongyu, 3rd ARSq conducted SAR effort, results negative HOLZ, Scott A. USAF 1LT RCV F-86E 50-670 520314 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp On test flight after engine change, lost contact with lead aircraft, went into spin, crashed 28 mi SE of K-14 HONAKER, John W. USAF SSGT NIJ B-29A 45-21725 510406 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea HOOD, Richard E. USAF CAPT RCV F-51D 45-11476 510105 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Crashed just after take off, mechanical malfunction, 4 mi N of K-9 (Pusan) HOOK, William K. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-27314 511204 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg One engine out after take-off, crashed 5 mi E of Kadena AB, Okinawa HOOPER, Ralph U. USAF A2C KIA B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort HOPKINS, Robert Q. USAF LCDR MIA F9F-2 125145 521121 VF-721 USS Kearsarge (CVAHit by AAA, crashed 5 mi W of Yangdok, Side Nr 106A HOPPING, Robert C. USN 1LT NIJ B-29A 44-69805 501014 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp Caught fire, bail out ordered, fire put out, bail out order cancelled HORANGIC, Nicholas P. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-4B 63006 510602 VMF-214 MAG-12 Hit by small arms fire, bailed out HORGAN, Thomas J. USMC CAPT MIA F-51D 44-72734 510814 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp One of four F-51D aircraft on combat mission, hit target near Pyongyang, this aircraft equipped with camera system, was conducting photo run when last seen, hit by gnd HORN, John L. USAF 2LT MIA B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, HORNER, John J. USAF A1C NIJ YH-19 49-2016 520502 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Returning from patient evacuation mission near Inchon, crash landed in mud flats when engine failed (fuel pressure loss) HORSEMAN, Edward B. USAF CAPT MIA F-94B 51-5503 530612 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Lost in action, night mission over water, possible collision HOSTER, JR., Samuel NMI USAF CAPT MIA F-94B 51-5503 530612 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Lost in action, night mission over water, possible collision HOSTER, JR., Samuel NMI USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4 82112 510402 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, forced to bail out 100 yards off Wongjong-do, Inchon HOUGE, Donald B. USMC 1LT NIJ F4U-4 97242 510127 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Fire in cockpit forced bail out 12 mi SE of Pyongtaek HOUGE, Donald B. USMC 1LT INJ F4U-4 82128 501116 VMF-312 MAG-12 Crashed on take-off from Wonsan Airfield, fuel tank, ordnance exploded HOUGE, Donald B. USMC SSGT MIA B-29A 44-62084 500909 325th Bombardment Squadron 92nd Bombardment Hit by AAA, exploded in mid-air near Wolbong-ni, 5 chutes cleared the aircraft HOULT, Arthur W. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-69802 520913 90th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni) HOUSTON, Raymond B. USAF 1LT NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative HOWARD, Arnold S. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34580 510826 728th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Last contact with Snowflake inbound to target (SW of Ichon, NK) at 252300L HOWARD, David W. USAF CAPT MIA B-29A 44-86268 510407 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter HOWARD, Melvin J. USAF LT RSC F-51D 44-72983 510726 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Developed coolant leak, crash landed in friendly territory (Mustang 336) HOWE, John F.G. SAAF WTOFF RSC F-51D A68-708 510315 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by ground fire, bailed out, landed on bank of Han River HOWE, Ron RAAF CAPT POW AT-6F 44-81770 510712 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Routine tactical recon mission to Chester 2, crashed at approx 1030 hrs, wreckage found near Ousil, Korea. SAR effort negative HOWELL, Howard D. USAF ENS RCV F4U-4 81276 500929 VF-24 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, successful bail out near Uijongbu 10 mi N of Seoul HOWELL, JR., Claude C. USN CAPT KIA RF-80C 49-1885 530701 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by intense gnd fire, wing caught fire and folded over, crashed HOWELL, JR., James H. USAF 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35974A 510427 731st Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bomardment Wing Last contacted Taegue to check-in at 26/1920 hrs enroute to target (K-24). HOWELL, JR., Martin F. USAF CAPT RCV F-51D 45-11356 500805 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 6002nd Tac Spt Wg Downed by ground fire HOWELL, Robert N. USAF PVT RCV C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 HOWERTON, Wayne E. USA CAPT RSC B-29A 44-61923 500713 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp While attempting to salvo bomb load at Oki-Gunto, one bomb prematurely exploded, crashed near Dogo Island, Japan, five crewmembers successfully bailed out and were HOXIE, Thomas USAF 2LT NIJ F-84E 50-1221 520229 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Nr. 2 making an elmeent take-off on combat mission, aircraft could not gain altitude on take-off run, hit overrun, salvoed ordnance, retracted gear, successful egress, HUBER, Vernon H. USAF 1LT RMC F-84E 51-653 520516 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, acft destroyed at 0825L, pilot safe on ground HUBER, Vernon R. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4 82050 501204 VF-32 USS Leyte (CV-32) Made wheels up landing behind enemy lines near Koto-Ri to rescue Ens Brown HUDNER, JR., Thomas J. USN CAPT KIA F-51D 45-11560 501127 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit ridge on strafing pass 8 mi SE of Sakchu HUDSON, III, Frederick G. USAF LTJG KIA AD-3 122782 521222 VA-923 USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Possibly hit by AAA during bomb run in Hwansungwon-ni area (Songjin), Side Nr. D513, no egress noted HUDSON, James A. USN 2LT MIA B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, HUDSON, Laurence H. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK HUDSON, Robert E. USAF PFC RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea HUFF, JR., Emerson P. USA CAPT NIJ F4U-4 97115 510203 VMF-212 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Struck the aft end of the flight deck, tail wheel driven through fuselage, total loss HUFFSTUTTER, Hardy V. USMC CAPT RSC F4U-4B 97406 520918 VMA-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, made emergency wheels-up landing at small strip HUGHES, Edmund E. USMC 2LT RCV F9F-4 125215 520326 VMF-115 MAG-33 Mid-air collision with another F9F-4. Wreckage found near Yongwol (Sinchon-ni) HUGHES, Gordon M. USMC LTJG KIA F4U UNK 510809 VF-821 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, burst into flames & crashed HUGHES, JR., James C. USN SSGT RCV B-29A 44-61923 500713 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp While attempting to salvo bomb load at Oki-Gunto, one bomb prematurely exploded, crashed near Dogo Island, Japan, five crewmembers successfully bailed out and were HUGHES, Jesse M. USAF LT RSC F9F-2B 123667 510824 VF-781 USS Bon Homme Hit by gnd fire, fuel exhaustion, forced to ditch HUGHES, Robert G. USN MAJ MIA F7F-3N 80514 511030 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Damaged by bomb blast, one bailed out, crashed near Kaesong, SAR effort negative HUGHES, William L.G. USMC LT RSC F4U-4 81831 521206 VF-874 USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Hit by AAA, ditched near Hungnam HUGHES, William P. USN SQLDR MIA F-86E 52-2879 530313 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp 4 F-86s attacked by 16 MiGs, unsuccessful bail out HULSE, Graham S. RAF 2LT MIA F-86F 52-4486 530616 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Failed to pull out of bomb run, crashed, exploded HUMMER, William J. USAF LT RCV F4U-5NL UNK 520612 VC-3, Det E USS Princeton (CVA-37) Night recce mission, hit by AAA, bail out S. of Hungnam, SAR effort driven off by gnd fire, Side Nr. NP8, parachute located, pilot not observed, Monte Carlo helo conducted HUMPHREY, Robert J. USN LT RSC Sea Fury UNK 510413 HMS Theseus Hit by AAA, forced down 6 mi SW of Hamhung HUMPHREYS, J. S. RNAVY CAPT RCV F-80C UNK 510403 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed on take-off from Taegu (K-2) HUMPHRIES, Gordon P. USAF 1LT RCV F-86E 52-2873 530330 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Returning from combat mission, dove into cloudcover and crashed HUNT, JR., Allan P. USAF MAJ KIA L-19 UNK 520621 7th Inf Div Liaison aircraft downed near Hill 400, on fire, SAR effort hampered by enemy mortar fire HUNT, JR., William P. USA SSGT RCV B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FHUNT, Melvin J. USAF ENS RSC HRS UNK 530625 HU-1 LST 799 Crashed on take off from LST 799. HUNT, R. D. USN 1LT RCV C-47A 43-15932 510929 1973 AACS Sq 1818 AACS Gp Crashed into hill near Maedong in bad weather, 16 mi NE of Taegu HUNTER, Francis J. USAF 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35874 501202 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA or hit power line at low level Pakchon, NK HUNTER, William R. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 80829 511031 VMF-212 USS Rendova (CVEDitched at sea near USS Rendova after engine failure HUTCHENS, Andrew R. USMC 2LT NIJ F4U-4 81701 520811 VMA-312 MAG-12 Landing accident while conducting field carrier landing practice HUTCHINGS, William K. USMC 1LT KIA F-80C 49-850 510129 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flame out, lost 10 mi E of Iki-Shima, Japan (Tsushima Straits), SAR effort negative HUTCHINSON, Arthur E. USAF 1LT RSC F-51D 44-74484 510426 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Coolant problems, engine caught fire, crashed near enemy lines near Pobwon-ni HUTTON, Henry C. USAF CAPT RSC B-29A 44-61776 520401 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Lost Nr. 1 & 4 engines enroute to secondary target, successful bail-out approx. 3 mi N of Kansong HYATT, Bland B. USAF CAPT MIA B-29A 44-62084 500909 325th Bombardment Squadron 92nd Bombardment Hit by AAA, exploded in mid-air near Wolbong-ni, 5 chutes cleared the aircraft HYATT, Don H. USAF ENS INJ F4U-4B 97499 500922 VF-53 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, forced landing at Kimpo HYDE, James E. USN UNK INJ F-51D 44-72960 501205 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed near Sariwon, circumstances unknown HYDORN, Bill USAF CPL NIJ B-29A 44-27347 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, successfully recovered at Kimpo AB (K-14) IANTORNO, Charles F. USAF CAPT KIA F-51D 45-11599 530306 ROKAF Downed by AAA near Goseong IM, Taek-sun ROKAF LT RSC F4U-4 97083 511005 VF-874 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA and ditched in river near Tongha-ri Korea INGLE, JR., Hugh C. USN A1C MIA B-26B 44-34580 510826 728th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Last contact with Snowflake inbound to target (SW of Ichon, NK) at 252300L INGOLD, William R. USAF LTJG RCV F9F-2 123619 530725 VF-151 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA, ditched 4 mi S of Tanchon INGRAM, Jack W. USN A2C RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) INGRIM, Lloyd W. USAF 1LT RMC F-86A 49-1236 511024 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, 4 F-86s vs 3 MiGs, tail section smoking at Sinanju heading SW at 1530L IRISH, Bradley B. USAF SGT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok IRWIN, Robert W. USA CAPT KIA F-51D 44-63870 520131 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, caught fire, crashed into crest of ridge IRWIN, Tedrick G. USAF A2C MIA B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) ISHIDA, Hidemaro S. USAF ATL INJ P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB IVERSON, M. M. USN LTJG RSC F9F-2B 123671 511113 VF-781 USS Bon Homme Fuel exhaustion after returning from recce mission over North Korea IVES, Burdett L. USN LTJG RSC F9F-5 126152 530202 VF-781 (VA-121) USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Hit by AAA and ditched in Wonsan Harbor IVES, Burdett L. USN 2LT RMC F-86E 52-2839 530219 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG IZBICKY, Edward G. USAF A1C MIA B-26B 44-34317 521227 90th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Last radio and radar contact at 1835L inbound to target, extensive SAR effort negative JACK, Daniel NMI USAF 1LT KIA F-51D 44-72427 510913 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp One of four F-51s on rail interdiction mission between Sonchon and Kwaksan, attacked by 2-3 Mig-15s, severely damaged by MIG, crashed in mud flats 4 mi W of Samdan- JACKMAN, William E. USAF 1LT RCV B-26C 44-35680 530227 37th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Declared emergency immediately after take-off, crashed at Kyongsong near Yongdung-po JACKSON, Charles P. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-5 122004 510517 VMF-212 MAG-33 Test flight, throttle malfunction, crash landed in rice paddy near Pohang Airfield JACKSON, FNU USMC CPT RSC B-26B 44-34365 510925 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into Suyong Bay, 3 mi SE of Pusan East (K-9) JACKSON, JR., Albert S. USAF 1LT KIA B-29A 42-94072 500908 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into E. China Sea 5 mi off Okinawa in 200 ft of water, extensive SAR effort conducted JACKSON, John J. USAF LT KIA AD-4 128983 520612 VA-195 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA during rail interdiction mission, crashed, burned near Kowon (Munchon) JACKSON, Richard L. USN ENS RSC F4U UNK 510512 VF-192 USS Princeton (CV-37) Lost oil pressure, ditched near Cho-do JACKSON, Robert D. USN ENS RSC AD-3 122797 510114 VA-35 USS Leyte (CV-32) Engine failure on takeoff, dtiched into the sea JACOBS, Eldon A. USN 2LT POW F-80C 49-645 501227 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Downed by 2 MiGs during rocket pass, 20 S of Kwaksan, headed out to sea to bail out JACOBS, Harrison C. USAF ATC NIJ AD-4W 124089 501022 VA-55 USS Valley Forge (CVStruck barrier during night landing JACOBS, Larry M. USN A2C RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) JACOBS, Michael L. USAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-1854 510123 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Tip tank came loss, crashed near Chunchon, Korea JACOBS, Ralph E. USAF 1LT RSC F-84E 50-1215 520720 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Canopy popped open, engine fire, successful ejection JACOBSON, Carl K. USAF 2LT MIA F-86F 51-12938 530212 335th Fighter-Interceptor 4th Fighter-Interceptor Downed by MiG, 4 F-86s escorting RF-80 engaged 6 MiGs over Sinuiju JACOBSON, Paul J. USAF A1C RSC B-29A 44-69656 510318 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, some crew members bailed out off Okinawa, aircraft later recovered safely at Kadena AB, 2nd ARSq conducted air and land SAR effort in the Bolo Point area, JAHR, Kenneth O. USAF 1LT RCV AT-6D 42-85850 510206 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed 9 mi NE of Hoengsong, South Korea, extensive SAR effort JAMES, Carroll L. USAF CAPT INJ B-26C 44-35939 511001 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) No. 1 engine problems, crash landed after training flight JAMES, Earnest "Jesse" L. USAF 1LT NIJ B-29A 45-21725 510406 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea JAMES, JR., Paul J. USAF AL2 RCV PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea JAMES, John A. USN FLOFF KIA Meteor A77-643 530407 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by gnd fire, crashed/burned JAMES, Roger L. RAF 1LT NIJ F-51D 44-74658 520607 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Took off on combat mission, coolant leak, engine quit, made 180 degree turn, belly landed on active runway at K-46 JANSEN, John A. USAF LT NIJ B-26B 44-34547 510409 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Attacked by 2 MiGs 5-10 mi S of Kunu-ri, damaged, returned to base JANSEN, R. E. USAF CAPT RCV AU-1 129392 530208 VMA-323 MAG-12 Hit by small arms fire, engine failure, crashed, burned N. of Yonch-On JANUSZEWSKI, Joseph NMI USMC 1LT KIA B-29A 45-21749 510329 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Two engines out, lost over E. China Sea NW of Okinawa, 2rd ARS Sq, Flight C participated in SAR effort, results negative JARDINE, Ray F. USAF CAPT RSC AD-2 122343 520606 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, successful bail out over the Punch Bowl JARRETT, Clyde R. USMC CAPT NIJ F-51D 44-15053 520705 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine trouble, bellied in on sandbar in Naktong River JARVIS, Rowin M. USAF LT RSC SH-5H 49-2006 500804 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Developed a gas leak, ran out of fuel during ferry flight from Pusan to Ashiya, Japan JEFFERS, FNU USAF CIV INJ C-119B 49-105 501012 37th Trp Car Sq (M) 316th Trp Car Gp (M) Crash landed at Ashiya AB, Japan JEFFERSON, John P. N/A CPL RMC B-26B 44-34385 501111 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Other crews in area saw crew members bail out and aircraft crash 15 mi W of Kanggye JEFFORDS, Jacques M. USAF A1C MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z JENKINS, Carl A. USAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-558 510317 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Bad weather, lost btwn Itazuke AB and K-9 JENKINS, Donald R USAF 1LT RSC AT-6F 42-86153 510421 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crash landed at landing strip due to battle damage, near Munsan-ni JENKINS, JR., Stephen S. USAF 1LT RSC AT-6D 42-44461 501029 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Lost near Sinchon (Myongsa-ri), S of Pyongyang, fuel exhaustion, aircraft bellied in JENKINS, Stephen B. USAF COL KIA B-29A 45-21749 510329 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Two engines out, lost over E. China Sea NW of Okinawa, 2rd ARS Sq, Flight C participated in SAR effort, results negative JENNINGS, JR., Payne NMI USAF CAPT INJ H-19A 51-3852 520731 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Rotor hit water while landing on small island on resupply mission JENNINGS, JR., Sherman B. USAF CAPT NIJ H-5G 48-548 520625 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS On SAR mission to rescue H-5H crew down behind enemy lines, crashed on takeoff after dropping off medic. JENNINGS, JR., Sherman B. USAF TSGT MIA B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do JENSEN, Morton H. USAF 1LT RSC F-86E 51-2755 520605 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Approx 10 minutes after take-off, explosion accompanied by flame out, aircraft on fire, successful bailout, helo rescue JENSEN, Orland W. USAF 1LT NIJ AD-4 128964 521221 VMA-121 MAG-12 Made forced wheels up landing on Cho-do due to mechanical failure JENSEN, Perry D. USMC ENS KIA F4U-4 96763 520211 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, crashed 1.5 mi SE of Munchon, exploded on impact, Side Nr. 310, no egress noted JENSEN, Richard D. USN LT RSC F4U-4 80822 530701 VF-152 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, ditched JENSEN, W. A. USN SSGT MIA B-29A 44-62073 521108 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by enemy aircraft while on night bombing mission JENSEN, Wayne F. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34413 510225 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last seen near Sunan, poss hit by AAA while conducting low level attack on target, crashed in the Sunan area JENSEN, Wilbur D. USAF 1LT KIA RF-51D 44-84880 520310 ROKAF Downed by AAA near Kangnung JEONG, Jung-am ROKAF 1LT INJ F4U-5N 121892 501210 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Engine failure, crashed and burned at Yonpo Airfield, aircraft total loss JERNIGAN, Curtis D. USMC 1LT NIJ SH-5H 49-1997 500822 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Lost power during flight, crash landed, destroyed JERNIGAN, Jimmie USAF 1LT RSC SH-5H 49-2006 500804 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Developed a gas leak, ran out of fuel during ferry flight from Pusan to Ashiya, Japan JERNIGAN, Jimmie USAF CAPT INJ B-26C 44-35939 511001 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) No. 1 engine problems, crash landed after training flight JINKINS, Earl K. USAF SSGT RMC RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and JOHANSEN, Charles V. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-5N 123180 511023 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Returning from night armed recon msn, fuel pump failure, bailed out, rescued near Taegu JOHNS, George R.A. USMC 1LT RCV F-86E 50-641 520915 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Damaged by MiG, crash landed JOHNSON, Arthur E. USAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-1829 510628 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Member of 4-ship flight, probably hit by AAA during recon of Purple 3 Route, crashed near Sunchon, NK JOHNSON, Arthur J. USAF SSGT RMC B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water JOHNSON, Berger L. USAF LT RSC AD-4N 126944 530705 VC-35 Det H USS Boxer (CVA-21) Power failure, ditched forward of the carrier JOHNSON, C. R. USN LTJG NIJ F4U-5N 124504 520508 VC-3 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, ditched in Wonsan Harbor, Side Nr. NP6 JOHNSON, Charles E. USN LTJG RSC F4U-4 97130 520913 VF-193 (CVG-19) USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, bailed out successfully near Hoeryong, Side Nr. 306, helo rescue JOHNSON, Daniel C. USN 1LT RSC F-80C 49-603 500630 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA during target run, successful bail out 2 mi NW of Suwon JOHNSON, Edwin T USAF LT KIA F4U-4 80798 521004 VF-884 USS Kearsarge (CVADowned by MiG off the coast in the vicinity of Wonsan Harbor, steep dive into the water, Side Nr. 412 JOHNSON, Eugene F. USN AD3 RSC AD-4N 124138 510213 VC-110 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure after takeoff JOHNSON, Ezra E. USN 2LT RMC F-80C 49-737 510606 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG-15 2 mi NW of Sonchon at approx 2025 hours, ejected safely JOHNSON, Francis E. USAF LT KIA AD-3 122771 520302 VA-728 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA over the marshalling yards at Hamhung, crashed within the city of Hamhung, Side Nr. 506 JOHNSON, George W. USN PFC POW B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, JOHNSON, Gerald E. USAF 1LT INJ F-84E 51-598 520721 428th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Unknown, successful bail out JOHNSON, JR., Carl A. USAF SGT RCV B-29A 44-61932 511024 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg 40-70 MiGs attacked formation, damaged, crew bailed out over Wonsan Harbor near Tri-yom-do, US Navy aircraft flew RESCAP over the crew, small craft and destroyers JOHNSON, James A. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4B 62988 500820 VMF-323 USS Badoeng Strait Lost power after takeoff, ditched at sea JOHNSON, James K. USMC CAPT KIA F4U-4B 97502 520423 VMF-212 MAG-12 Crashed into target, exploded on impact JOHNSON, John W. USMC TSGT POW B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, JOHNSON, Johnny M. USAF MAJ RCV C-119B 48-345 510329 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Right engine fell off, crash landed approx 6 mi S of Hongchon, Korea, a VMO-6 (USMC) HTL-4 helo participated in the successful SAR effort JOHNSON, Maurice NMI USAF LTJG RSC AD-3 122269 520203 VF-194 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, bailed out W of Hungnam, Side Nr. 414, Monte Carlo SAR helo from Yodo-ri conducted rescue JOHNSON, N. J. USN MAJ RCV F-51D 44-4597? 501212 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Ran out of fuel, landed 500 ft short of runway at K-2 JOHNSON, Neil R. USAF P3 KIA Sea Fury VW698 510410 HMS Theseus Hit by AAA, crashed 35 mi SW of Wonsan, extensive SAR effort negative JOHNSON, Ralf H. RNAVY TSGT RCV C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 JOHNSON, Raymond H. USAF 1LT WIA B-26 UNK 510815 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Gp (L) Hit by AAA over enemy territory, recovered at 90th Composite Wg RAAF base JOHNSON, Raymond W. USAF 2LT RCV RF-80A 45-8380 520221 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Returning from weather recon mission, struck some low-hanging power lines during approach, crashed 5 mi SE of K-14 after requesting landing instructions JOHNSON, Richard L. USAF LT RSC F9F-2 127203 520219 VF-52 USS Valley Forge (CVFlame out, ditched JOHNSON, Walter P. USN 2LT KIA F-84E 49-2393 520509 7th Fighter-Bomber Sauadron 49th Fighter-Bomber Hit by gnd fire, exploded in mid-air, crashed and burned at 0855L JOHNSON, William B. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 45-21814 501110 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted JOHNSTON, JR., Frank S. USAF CAPT RSC F-82G 46-378 510703 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Hit by AAA, crashed into the sea JOHNSTON, James E. USAF LT RSC F2H-2 123282 530722 VF-62 USS Lake Champlain Hit by AAA, caught fire, bailed out off the East Coast of Korea JOINES, Harold C. USN CAPT RSC F-86E 51-2769 520704 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Damaged by MiG, successful bail out over Cho-do JOLLEY, Clifford D. USAF CAPT RCV B-26B 44-34365 510925 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into Suyong Bay, 3 mi SE of Pusan East (K-9) JONES, Ashley G. USAF LTJG RSC HO3S-1 122720 500925 HU-1 Hit by gnd fire, landed in Han River 7 mi NW of Kimpo, Korea JONES, Charles C. USN LCDR KIA F9F-5 125557 530720 VF-153 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, crashed into hillside JONES, Charles M. USN 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-1869 520101 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flamed out on take-off ran off end of runway JONES, Edward C. USAF LTJG NIJ F9F- 125129 520105 Hit by AAA, hydraulic failure, large hole in port wing stub JONES, Francis N. USN AD2 NIJ PBM-5A 122077 501123 VR-21 Bad landing, aircraft filled with water and sank near Sasebo, Japan JONES, Frank L. USN 1LT RCV F-51D UNK 511028 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Crashed into water during rocket pass 1 mi NE of Chamgmong-myon-do JONES, George D. USAF CAPT NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative JONES, George M. USAF A2C MIA B-26B 43-22449 530425 95th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) On combat mission over east coast of North Korea, encountered heavy AAA, lost over target area, flights of F-84s conducted SAR effort over a three-day period, results JONES, Gerald NMI USAF A2C RCV B-29A 44-69802 520913 90th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni) JONES, JR., George D. USAF SGT RMC B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, JONES, James H. USAF PFC POW B-29A 44-86268 510407 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter JONES, James L. USAF 2LT INJ F4U-5N 124449 510512 VMF-212 MAG-33 Crashed on take-off, flipped over, burned, ordnance exploded, ground crew rescued pilot JONES, John C. USMC 1LT RCV T-7 41-21069 510719 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg F4U hit the T-7 while conducting missed approach at K-3, T-7 waiting to take off JONES, Marion M. USAF 1LT MIA F-51D 44-13256 511022 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, engine trouble, unsuccesful bail out, SAR effort negative, acft based out of K-46 JONES, Oliver E. USAF SSGT RMC B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft JONES, Richard M. USAF MSGT RCV B-29A 44-69682 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No. 2 engine and then entire wing caught fire, exploded, crashed into mountain, tail gunner of B-29 6323 observed crash, no parachutes observed JONES, Robert W. USAF LTJG RSC F9F-5 125462 530709 VF-153 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Ditched due to flame out JONES, W. H. USN CPL RSC B-29A 44-62971 511027 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed at K-14 near Seoul with five wounded personnel onboard JOSLYN, Ross E. USAF 2LT KIA F-51D 44-74757 511029 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Crashed into hillside S of Inchon, burned on impact (Mustang 340) JOYCE, Harold T.R. SAAF 1LT RCV F4U-4B 63027 510518 VMF-214 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, unsuccessful bailout JUNG, Walter NMI USMC LTJG RSC AD-4 123933 520221 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA, ditched JUTRAS, F. S. USN CPL RSC HO3S-1 122514 500921 VMO-6 MAG-33 Destroyed during rescue attempt near Yangjae-ri, Korea KACZMAREK, John A. USMC A2C RCV B-29A 44-69802 520913 90th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni) KAHANEK, Jimmie L. USAF MAJ MIA B-26B 44-34321 511122 13th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, last contact at 22/1747L inbound to target, crash observed by Soviet AAA troops KAHL, Gordon K. USAF ENS RCV F4U-4B 62938 500805 VF-113 USS Philippine Sea (CVMid- air collision with a/c 63018. A/C crashed & burned 15 mi S of Kunsan KAIL, John F. USN LT NIJ F9F-2P 123705 520129 VC-61 Det D USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit ramp on the aft end of the carrier and skidded over the port side into the water KALAS, JR., A. S. "Stan" USN LT WIA F9F-2P UNK 511021 VC-61 Det D USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA during photo run, severely damaged, recovered at K-18 KALAS, JR., A. S. "Stan" USN A2C NBD C-119C 49-161 530623 815th Troop Carrier Squadron 483rd Troop Carrier Crashed at sea approximately 15 mi NNE of Ashiya AB, Japan, extensive SAR effort negative KALEPA, Llewellyn K. USAF 1LT NIJ B-26B 44-34353 510626 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Hit By AAA, crash landed in flames at K-14 KALMUS, Stuart R. USAF TSGT RMC C-47D 45-949 501202 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Mechanical problems, crashed 2 mi ESE of Hagaru-ri airstrip near Chosin Reservoir KANE, Walter V. USAF 1LT RMC LT-6G 49-3549 520710 6148 Tactical Control Squadron 6147th Tactical Control Hit by gnd fire, acft caught fire, one parachute seen KANNER, Sydney NMI USAF ENS RSC F4U-4B 62926 501121 VF-113 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure during emergency landing pass, ditched KAPKA, F. J. USN CAPT NIJ F4U-4 82080 520502 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Crashed into barriers on landing, extensive damage KAPOWICH, John NMI USMC CAPT INJ F4U-4 81796 520509 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Failed to catch arresting cable, crashed into barriers, overturned KAPOWICH, John NMI USMC MSGT MIA F7F-3N 80457 520715 MAG 33 Explosions and fireball observed KAPPLEMANN, SR., Robert L. USMC CAPT RSC TBM-3E 91539 511012 HqSq-12 MAG-12 Aircraft smoking, wheels up landing approx. 18 mi NE of K-1, total loss KARCHER, Robert NMI USMC A1C MIA B-26C 44-35882 530517 13th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Hit by AAA, right engine burned off, crew members bailed out, VMF(N)-513 pilots conducted SAR effort KARPOWICZ, Jerome NMI USAF SSGT KIA B-29A 42-94072 500908 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into E. China Sea 5 mi off Okinawa in 200 ft of water, extensive SAR effort conducted KATES, Clarence S. USAF MSGT RMC B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water KAUFMAN, Richard M. USAF SSGT RCV B-29A 44-27314 511204 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg One engine out after take-off, crashed 5 mi E of Kadena AB, Okinawa KAUFMAN, Robert L. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4 96851 511118 VF-783 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, bailed out south of Wonsan KEANE, John USN 2LT RCV F-80C 49-1812 500915 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Midair with F-80 (663) on landing, crashed into Ongangawa River KEARNS, Paul J. USAF SUBLT UNK Sea Fury WJ248 530425 801 Squadron HMS Glory Poss hit by small arms fire, flipped over and augured into the ground KEATES, R. N. RNAVY LTJG NIJ AF-2N 126830 520729 VS-931 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Ditched in water near USS Sicily KEATHLEY, Bryan O. USN 1LT KIA F9F-5 126041 530717 VMF-311 MAG-33 Bailed out over Sea of Japan near Pusan, extensive SAR effort negative KECK, JR., Frank L. USMC MAJ MIA B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do KEENE, Kassel M. USAF SGT RCV B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FKEHR, JR., Dean D. USAF MSGT NIJ F7F-3N 80470 510430 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit tree during low-altitude night mission, wheels up landing at K-13, aircraft destroyed KEIMEL, S. USMC CAPT MIA B-26B 41-39442 510830 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire, parachutes sighted in crash area KEISTER, Harold O. USAF MAJ NIJ T-7 41-21069 510719 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg F4U hit the T-7 while conducting missed approach at K-3, T-7 waiting to take off KEITH, Roy USAF A1C MIA B-29A 44-62073 521108 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by enemy aircraft while on night bombing mission KELLEHER, Robert P. USAF 2LT INJ B-26B 44-34362 510805 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Combat msn, one engine out, crashed into bridge on Suyong River .25 mi W of Pusan (K-9) KELLER, John A. USAF LTJG RCV F2H-2 124968 510916 VF-172 USS Essex (CV-9) Experienced mid-air collision, missed barriers, crash landed into parked aircraft KELLER, John K. USN CAPT RSC AT-6 UNK 510124 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by heavy enemy fire, bellied in NW of Anyang, SAR helo rescue KELLEY, Edward G. USAF CAPT RCV C-47A 43-15379 520429 21st Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Crash landed in water near beach at Dentist C KELLEY, Frederick S. USAF A2C MIA B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK KELLSTROM, Paul K. USAF CAPT RCV F4U-5NL 124537 520629 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Crashed into hill at end of runway at Kimpo KELLY, Francis B. USMC 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86343 520913 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air over Suiho Hydroelectric Plant KELLY, Henry B. USAF A1C MIA B-29A 44-86343 520913 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air over Suiho Hydroelectric Plant KELLY, James W. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-1832 511216 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Four F-80Cs of a flak suppression flight on a rail cutting interdiction mission in the Kunu-ri area, heavy AAA, explosion noted, this aircraft did not check in after bomb run, KELLY, Lawrence B. USAF ENS KIA AD-3 122750 520109 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Poss hit by AAA during attack on a bridge, crashed and exploded in enemy area, Side Nr. S411, no egress noted KELLY, Raymond G. USN 2LT RCV C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 KEMMERER, Robert G. USAF ACAN RSC AD-4N 126944 530705 VC-35 Det H USS Boxer (CVA-21) Power failure, ditched forward of the carrier KENNEDY, D. G. USN SGT RMC B-29A 44-86357 510824 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near Sunchon, crew bailed out, aircraft exploded 11 miles W of Sunan, NK, (between Sunan and Kowan-ni) KENNEDY, Jack D. USAF MSGT KIA B-29A 42-94072 500908 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into E. China Sea 5 mi off Okinawa in 200 ft of water, extensive SAR effort conducted KENNEDY, Jack E. USAF AEAN MIA AD-4N 125738 530714 VC-35 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Lost routine radio contact, no further information available KENNEDY, Jack S. USN LT RSC AD-4N 126937 530625 VA-45 USS Lake Champlain Catapult malfunctioned, lost overboard as a result of runway shot KEOWN, A. F. USN CAPT MIA F-80C 49-461 501007 8th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 49th Fighter-Bomber At 0730-I (Korea time), Capt Kepford radioed the aileron boost on his F-80C was not operational. 2 mins later the flight leader observed an explosion. The pilot, believed to KEPFORD, Joseph C. USAF 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35941 501202 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact - comm check while entering target area near Seoul KEPLEY, Walter M. USAF 1LT WIA B-29A 44-69746 510330 28rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by 15-20 MiGs over Sinuiju at 1300L, landed at Itazuke AB with wounded personnel on board KERGAN, Frank D. USAF 1LT KIA B-26B 44-34405 510505 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Departed K-2 on combat mission, last contact at 05/0230L, hit obstacle and damaged prop while attacking Wonsan, later crashed into the sea approx 2 mi E of Wonsan KERN, Douglas B. USAF 1LT RMC F-86E 50-689 520521 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Two F-86s attacked by 6 MiGs, downed by MiG S of Sonchon KERR, Charles M. USAF A1C RMC RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance KIBA, Steve E. USAF 1LT RSC AT-6 UNK 510417 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, crash landed approx 6 mi S of Hongchow KICKLITER, Merton H. USAF 1LT RSC AT-6F UNK 510202 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Damaged by enemy gnd fire while flying over Haengsong, crash landed KICKLITER, William H. USAF 1LT RMC C-47D 45-949 501202 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Mechanical problems, crashed 2 mi ESE of Hagaru-ri airstrip near Chosin Reservoir KIDD, James J. USAF LTJG INJ P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB KIDD, K. R. USN CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35402 520807 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire, attempted landing, crashed into dike, wreckage observed 2 mi SE of Hwangju KIENHOLZ, Joseph H. USAF CAPT RCV B-26C 44-35618 530521 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed near K-47 due to icing KIENITZ, Hugh L. USAF A1C RMC B-26B 44-34715 520607 37th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crew reported being hit at 2255I and bailing out KIERNAN, James E. USAF CPL RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea KIEZANOWSKI, Edmond A. USA 1LT RSC B-26C 44-35355 530701 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, hit by AAA, crew bailed out, last contact at 0032L KILLESON, R. W. USAF AT2 RSC AD-4N 125710 520808 VC-35 USS Essex (CVA-9) Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, ditched near Yang-do KILLINGSWORTH, B. B. USN ENS RSC F9F-2 123444 500829 VF-111 USS Philippine Sea (CVBad catapult shot, ditched KILLINGSWORTH, R. M. USN LT RSC F4U UNK 510727 VF-871 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, rudder shot away, ditched KILLINGSWORTH, W. L. USN CAPT KIA F-51D 44-73096 530613 ROKAF Hit by AAA, crashed near Goseong KIM, Hyeon Il ROKAF WO UNK C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 KIM, Jung Pyun ROK CAPT RCV F-80C 49-820 510605 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On armed recon mission, completed strafing pass, caught fire, crashed 5 mi NE of Chorwon (Pyongchon), no egress noted KIMBALL, Roger E. USAF 2LT MIA F-80C 49-620 501212 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA over Sinuiju Airfield, spun in, no parachute observed, no egress noted KIMBRO, William R. USAF MAJ NIJ AU-1 129332 520902 VMA-212 MAG-12 During combat mission, engine malfunction, belly landing at friendly air strip near X-93 KIME, Merle A. USMC 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34570 530223 37th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Night interdiction msn, rail recon, last contact at 0235L KING, Alfred H. USAF CAPT RMC C-46D 44-78038 520219 83rd Trp Car Sq 437th Trp Car Wg (P) Night insertion msn, last contact at 0202L, double agent detonated grenade before bail out KING, Guy O. USAF AD3 RCV C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort KING, James P. USN 1LT INJ F-80C 49-1818 510106 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crash landed after combat mission, aircraft destroyed KING, Joe R. USAF FLTLT MIA F-86E 51-2838 530604 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Separated from flight in bad weather, no radio contact KING, John E. Y. RAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-1850 510415 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into Fukuoka Bay after take-off from Itazuke AB on combat mission KING, John W. USAF A1C RMC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) KING, Marvin E.B. USAF MSGT INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed KING, Owen M. USAF SSGT WIA B-26B 44-34353 510626 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Hit By AAA, crash landed in flames at K-14 KING, Thomas C. USAF LTCOL KIA B-26B 44-34297 510221 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) One of four B-26s on combat mission, 1,000 lb bomb exploded prematurely, acft exploded in mid-air KING, Walter S. USAF MSGT RCV B-29A 44-62167 520830 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Missed approach, attempted to go around, crashed 4 mi NE of Taegu, SK near village of Sangdaegok-tong KING, William D. USAF CPL KIA B-29A 45-21749 510329 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Two engines out, lost over E. China Sea NW of Okinawa, 2rd ARS Sq, Flight C participated in SAR effort, results negative KINGSBURY, Deloraine M. USAF 1LT RSC F-51D 45-11541 501122 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Bailed out just S of Kanggye, alive on the beach, rescued KINISON, Harold B. USAF LT RSC F2H-2P 126692 521115 VC-61 Det G USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Mechanical failure, bailed out near K-18 KINNEY, D. I. USN LCDR RSC F9F-2 123672 530724 VF-52 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Damaged by own bomb blast, crash landed in friendly area KINSELLA, J. J. USN A2C RSC B-26C 44-35618 530521 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed near K-47 due to icing KIPPERER, Richard F. USAF SSGT MIA B-29A 44-86370 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Damaged during MiG attack, No. 1 engine caught fire, ditched, debris and oil slick found, no parachutes observed, extensive SAR effort negative KIRBY, JR., Fred S. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-62073 521108 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by enemy aircraft while on night bombing mission KIRK, Charles F. USAF CAPT RSC B-26B 44-34405 510505 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Departed K-2 on combat mission, last contact at 05/0230L, hit obstacle and damaged prop while attacking Wonsan, later crashed into the sea approx 2 mi E of Wonsan KIRKPATRICK, Norbert W. USAF 1LT RMC F-80C 49-761 510810 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by bomb blast, successful bail out NE of Cholsan at 1500L, SAR effort negative KISER, James R. USAF SSGT RMC B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, KISSER, Kenneth E. USAF 1LT MIA F-84E 49-2353 510725 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by AAA near Wonsan, unsuccessful bail out KLEIN, Robert C. USAF TSGT KIA F7F-3N 80466 500924 VMF(N)-542 MAG-33 Hit by AAA near Seoul, crashed into the Han River near a power plant KLUDT, Karl V. USMC SGT INJ C-119B 48-345 510329 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Right engine fell off, crash landed approx 6 mi S of Hongchon, Korea, a VMO-6 (USMC) HTL-4 helo participated in the successful SAR effort KMIEC, John C. USAF 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35277 510607 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact outbound Pyongyang-Sariwon area at 2355L, 3rd ARS conducted SAR effort - results negative KNAPP, Kingdon R. USAF SUBLT RSC Sea Fury UNK 511026 808 Squadron HMAS Sydney Downed by AAA, crash landed on a mud flat, rescued KNAPSTEIN, Noel RAN CAPT RCV F7F-3N 80551 511130 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Crashed & burned in bad weather while returning from combat mission KNAUF, William G. USMC 1LT RMC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) KNEGO, George J. USAF CIV RSC HO3S-1 122726 511203 HU-1, Det 18 USS Badoeng Strait Tail rotor struck conning tower of submarine, crashed KNIGHT, C. B. USN ENS RSC AD-4 123915 501219 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by bomb fragments, ditched near Mayang Island, aircraft destroyed by friendly aircraft KNIGHT, Darrell D. USN ENS NIJ AD-4 123835 501209 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVBarrier crash landing after close air support mission in Korea KNIGHT, Darrell D. USN CAPT RCV F-94B 51-5389 530708 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Crashed 1.5 mi W of K-13 (Suwon) near Kosaeng-ni KNIGHT, Jack A. USAF 1LT NIJ F-51D 44-74623 520520 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine quit, bellied in 6 mi SW of K-46 KNISS, Paul R. USAF 1LT RMC RF-51D 44-84638 520531 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by MiG, 4 F-51s vs. 4 MiGs, alive on the ground, enemy acft prevented SAR effort KNISS, Paul R. USAF 2LT KIA F-86E 51-2756 530720 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp 2 F-86s, rescue msn providing RESCAP over downed pilot, aircraft crashed for unknown reason KNOTT, Gerald W. USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4 97316 510321 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Crash landed during strafing run near Sinmak KNOWLES, Harold R. USMC LTJG RSC F4U-5NL 124558 510830 VC-3 USS Essex (CV-9) After completion of night heckler mission, flew into water during landing attempt KNOX, Boyd D. USN LTJG MIA F4U-5N 121816 520219 VC-3 Det C USS Philippine Sea (CVLast seen heading SW strafing trucks, extensive, Side Nr. NP18, SAR effort negative KNOX, Boyd D. USN LTJG RSC F4U-5NL 124558 510830 VF-53 USS Essex (CV-9) Night heckler mission, ditched during down wind leg of his landing pattern, rescued KNOX, Dale B. USN 1LT RSC B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort KNOX, James E. USAF 1LT RCV F4U-5 122051 501114 VMF-212 MAG-33 Engine failure, crashed between Chosin and Fusin, no egress noted KNUDSON, A. Lamar USMC CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34706 510422 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Part of six aircraft flight, hit by AAA at marshalling yards, left engine on fire, approx 8 mi N of Paup, NK at 1640L, Helo SAR effort negative KNUEPPEL, Raymond J. USAF 2LT RCV F-80C 49-1825 520306 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into water at gunnery range during high speed turn KOBEY, Donald S. USAF LTJG MIA F4U-4 81988 510811 VF-874 USS Bon Homme Conducted diving attack against a bridge, wing fell off, exploded, no egress noted KOCH, Fred L. USN LT WIA B-26B 44-34313 511227 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Hydraulic line damaged by gnd fire, recovered at K-46 KOCH, Raymond NMI USAF PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok KOEHLER, Robert H. USA 1LT RCV B-29A 44-62167 520830 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Missed approach, attempted to go around, crashed 4 mi NE of Taegu, SK near village of Sangdaegok-tong KOEHLER, Victor A. USAF LTJG RCV HO3S-1 122715 510703 HU-2 Missing on rescue mission near Kosong KOELSCH, John K. USN 1LT RCV H-5G 48-555 510913 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Downed by enemy fire 2 mi S of Chongong-ni during SAR effort behind enemy lines KOHFIELD, Eugene C. USAF LTJG NIJ F4U-4B 63043 501223 VF-114 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA, crash landed 4-10 mi NE of Hungnam, destroyed by friendly forces KONZEN, J. J. USN MSGT INJ TBM-3E 53830 511017 Hq Sq MAG-33 On flight from K-1 to K-3, struck cable, crashed, pilot and four passengers bailed out near K-3 KOON, Clarence C. USMC MSGT MIA F7F-3N 80434 510302 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Did not return from night recon msn, wreckage sighted by USAF F-51pilot 2 mi S of Sohung KOONTZ, Don W. USMC 1LT POW B-26B 44-34342A 510902 90th Bmb Sq (Light-Night 3rd Bombardment Group Night intruder msn, crashed in a ball of fire at 020248L, 1 chute seen,SAR effort negative KOONTZ, Frederick R. USAF LTJG KIA F4U-4 81799 520516 VF-64 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA, attempted to land, exploded on impact 5 mi W of Kosong, 18 mi NNW of Kansong, Side Nr. M110 KORDELESKI, John E. USN ENS RSC AD UNK 530118 VF-54 USS Valley Forge (CVAEngine failure, ditched KORSGREN, JR., Theodore Y. USN ENS RSC AD-4NA 125742 530603 VF-54 USS Valley Forge (CVAHit by AAA, forced to bail out over Wonsan Harbor, helo rescue SW of Yo-do KORSGREN, JR., Theodore Y. USN CAPT MIA B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FKORSTJENS, Joseph L. USAF A1C RMC RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and KOSKI, William E. USAF MAJ KIA F-51D 44-74165 520822 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Probably crashed during bomb run against artillery positions (Mustang 380) KOTZENBERG, Rudolph P.G. SAAF 2LT KIA F-80C 49-815 511104 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flying as part of four-ship flight of F-80Cs on rail cutting interdiction mission near Sangwon, hit while on strafing pass, caught fire, crashed into hill KOVALISH, Michael P. USAF LT RSC F4U-5NL 124552 511030 VC-3 USS Antietam (CV-36) Crashed over port side of ship during night landing KRAMER, Robert E. USN 1LT NIJ B-29A 45-21725 510406 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea KRARUP, Wager J. USAF A2C RMC B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water KRAUEL, Richard W. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 80989 520608 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA while bombing boxcars, caught fire, successful bail out over the mud flats near Chinnampo, Side Nr. 12, helo conducted SAR effort, pilot rescued KRAUS, JR., James J. USMC 2LT NBD T-33A 51-4486 530407 25th Fighter-Intercetpor 51st Fighter-Interceptor Aircraft crash while on a local area familiarization of local land marks. Local National reported seeing aircraft in a steep dive and exploding on impact. This aircraft was KRENEK, Raymond S. USAF LT KIA RF-51D 44-84867 511124 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Not seen or heard from since bomb run, prob hit by gnd fire (Mustang 345) KROHN, George H. SAAF A2C NIJ YH-19 49-2016 520502 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Returning from patient evacuation mission near Inchon, crash landed in mud flats when engine failed (fuel pressure loss) KROLL, David J. USAF LT NIJ F4U-4 81675 501214 VF-192 USS Princeton (CV-37) Landing accident KROUSE, Michael H. USN LT RSC F-51D 44-63400 510511 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Shot down by AAA, successful bail out (Mustang 309) KRUGER, V. R. SAAF CAPT MIA B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, KRUMM, Robert M. USAF MSGT RSC T-33A 49-982 520906 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Operational loss, ferry flight from K-13 to Tsuiki AB, Japan, last reported 60 mi S of K-13 with flame out, contemplating bailout KRXYWICHI, John J. USAF CAPT RMC B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. KUBICEK, Garold B. USAF MAJ RCV B-26B 43-22390 521204 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Downed by gnd fire, last contact at 2134L KUCH, JR., Theodore H. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 80835 521124 VMA-312 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by gnd fire, damaged oil cooler, engine froze, ditched offshore 10 mi S Cho-do KUEHL, Russell W. USMC LT RSC AD-4W 125873 530607 VC-11 USS Philippine Sea Fuel exhaustion, ditched enroute to K-50 KUEHLER, R. J. USN CAPT MIA B-26C 44-25758 501228 8th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, last radio contact enroute to target KUEHNER, JR., Gordon V. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4B 97401 500915 VF-54 USS Valley Forge (CVDitched in Inchon Harbor after engine failure KUHLMANN, Hugh C. USN 2LT INJ B-26C 44-35308 510420 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crash landed at K-3 (Pohang) KUHN, Charles M. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 97191 530621 VMA-332 USS Bairoko (CVE-115) Skidded off deck and landed in water near the Bairoko KUHN, Joe NMI USMC CAPT RSC F-51D 44-74177 510602 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Oil system damaged, crash landed on sand bar in river KUHN, Philip USAF 2LT KIA F4U-4B 97412 520326 VMF-323 MAG-12 Structural failure or bomb blast caused crash, inverted, after bomb run near Sinwon KUNEY, JR., Joseph H. USMC CAPT RSC F-51D 44-74032 510320 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, lost coolant, successful bail out near Suwon KUNTZ, James G. USAF 1LT NIJ RF-51D 44-84932 510329 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Engine trouble, belly landed, total loss at Pusan West KUNTZ, S. A. USAF MAJ NIJ F4U-4B 97121 510703 VMF-323 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Returning from combat mission, crashed into barrier, total loss KUNZ, Charles M. USMC 1LT NIJ F4U-4B 97414 510103 VMF-214 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Engine failure, bailed out over friendly territory 12 mi N. of Seoul KUPRASH, George NMI USMC SSGT RCV B-29A 44-62279 501019 33rd Bombardment Squadron 22nd Bmb Wg Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea KUSEL, Harold L. USAF 1LT RMC F-84E 49-2351 511012 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by AAA, acft crashed S of Sinanju, succesful bail out, alive on the ground KUZMECH, Frank J. USAF 1LT RSC F-51D ROK 32 511225 ROKAF Could not join up with flight, attempted to return to K-10 (Chinhae) KWON, Yu Che ROKAF CAPT NIJ OY-2 03922 510625 VMO-6 1st MAW Engine failure led to forced landing 9 mi SE of Honchon, Korea KYLE, Henry H. USMC A3C NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort KYLE, James A. USAF 2LT RCV F9F-4 125181 520910 VMF-115 MAG-33 Bad wx diversion from K-3 to K-2 after combat mission, crashed into Unmun-san 23 nm SE K-2 LA FLEUR, Carl R. USMC CPL RSC B-29A 42-93974 511109 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night leaflet dropping mission, hit by AAA near Chongju, crew bailed out over P-Y-do, SAR effort conducted LA FLEUR, Joseph R. USAF 1LT RCV B-26B 44-34373 500902 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Four B-26s on rail interdiction mission in the Iri area, this B-26 assigned sector from Iri west to Kunsan, struck high tension wire while flying at low altitude, crashed into LABARGE, Francis J. USAF 2LT KIA F-80C 49-766A 510829 25th Fighter-Interceptor 51st Fighter-Interceptor Crashed during strafing pass against camouflaged vehicles approx 12 mi SE of Sariwon LACEY, Robert O. USAF CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35915 510221 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Reported clear weather over target during last transmission, SAR effort seriously hampered by 80 knot winds LACHNIT, Ivan M USAF CAPT UNK RB-29A 44-61813 501109 31st Strat Recon Sq (Photo) Attacked, damaged by MiGs, crash landed short of runway at Johnson AB, Japan LADEN, Robert E. USAF 1LT KIA F-51D 44-73999 520131 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire during strafing run and dove into target LAFFERTY, Thomas C. USAF 1LT POW F-86A 49-1298 510619 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by 2 MiGs near Sonchon, 50 km ESE of Sinuiju LAIER, Robert H. USAF 1LT NIJ B-29A 44-27347 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, successfully recovered at Kimpo AB (K-14) LAIRD, Deane F. USAF CAPT RSC B-29A 45-21822 520129 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully LAJEUNESSE, Raymond M. USAF LT RSC AD-4 123841 510220 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA and crashed into Chungchon River, 3 mi S of Chuchon-ni LAKE, Jr., Jarrett S. USN FLSGT KIA Meteor A77-354 510822 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Collided on initial approach to K-14, crashed N of the Han River (WA934) LAMB, Reg L.R. RAF A1C MIA B-26C 44-35961 530401 90th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Hit by AAA, landed in paddy, last radio contact at 312230L LAMBERT, Charles A. USAF COL MIA F3D-2 124623 520815 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Radar and radio contact lost during night patrol, poss crashed into the sea, USMC and USN aircraft and boat operating off Napsom conducted SAR effort, results negative LAMBRECHT, Peter D. USMC 1LT KIA F-80C 49-1834 510317 36th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 8th Fighter-Bomber Mid-air collision w/MiG-15 at 1245-I, F-80 exploded in midair, no chutes seen LANDRY, Howard J. USAF CAPT RSC F-51D 44-74416 510529 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, bellied in on friendly territory, caught fire LANDRY, John F. USAF CAPT MIA F-86A 49-1255 520520 336th Fighter-Interceptor 4th Fighte-Interceptor attacked by two enemy aircraft approximately 40 miles northeast of Sinuiju. Last seen spinning earthward near XE 8565. LANE, John F. USAF CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35749 510629 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into mountain while on strafing run, SAR effort negative LANEY, Guy F. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4B 62943 520122 VF-53 USS Essex (CV-9) Attempted to drop raft, raft fouled tail of aircraft, crash landed on the beach during attempt to rescue Ltjg Abbott LANEY, JR., Edward V. USN SGT RCV B-26C 44-35939 511001 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) No. 1 engine problems, crash landed after training flight LANG, Richard NMI USAF 2LT NIJ F-94B 51-5389 520711 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Landed short of runway, substantial damage LANGE, Herbert M. USAF 2LT INJ F-94B 51-4377 520616 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Fuel starvation, crashed 1 mi short of runway at K-13 LANGE, Herbert M. USAF 1LT RCV F-94B 50-827 510424 339th Ftr-Int Sq 6162nd ABW Crash landed, caught fire, crew could not egress aircraft LANGLOIS, Gerald L. USAF CAPT NIJ F-84E 50-1128 520309 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Took off, lost altitude, made contact with the ground, ordnance torn off, caught fire, destroyed LANGSTAFF, Thomas C. USAF CAPT KIA F-84E 49-2404 520310 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Poss hit by AAA, crashed on strafing run, exploded at 1625L LANGSTON, Jack C. USAF TSGT MIA Cessna 133788 520703 VMO-6 1st MAW Lost while on leaflet drop mission LANGTRY, JR., Charles S. USMC 2LT RCV RF-80C 45-8308 530523 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Operational, ditched due to flame-out, attempted to land at Cho-do LANTZ, Marvin E. USAF LT NIJ PBM-5 84612 511006 VP-46 Port engine caught fire during takeoff from Iwakuni LARGE, Everett W. USN SFC RCV AT-6D 42-84947 511013 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed & burned 15 mi NE of Kaesong, no chutes observed LARKIN, Frederick E. USA CAPT MIA F-84E 49-2415 511205 HQ 136th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg On rail cut interdiction mission in Sinanju area, two F-84s conducted bomb run and were then attacked by two MiG-15s, ejected, aircraft crashed into the water LARKIN, Hugh F. USAF AN KIA PBM-5 84769 501105 VP-46 Failed to return from combat mission over East China Sea and Korean Peninsula LARSEN, Lawrence O. USN A2C RCV C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 LARSON, Duane W. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-4B 97433 510513 VMF-214 MAG-12 Crashed on landing at K-1 due to high cross wind LARSON, Wendell M. USMC LTJG NIJ AD-4 UNK 510625 VA-55 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, crashed at K-18 airfield LARVA, John USN 1LT RCV F-86E 51-2733 520405 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Returning from combat mission, crashed 600 ft short of runway on overrun LASKEY, John H. USAF LT RSC F9F-5 125573 530613 VF-153 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Ditched due to low fuel LASSETER, J. F. USN CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34413 510225 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last seen near Sunan, poss hit by AAA while conducting low level attack on target, crashed in the Sunan area LAUFER, JR., DeForrest A. USAF MSGT MIA B-26C 44-35974A 510427 731st Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bomardment Wing Last contacted Taegue to check-in at 26/1920 hrs enroute to target (K-24). LAUSBERG, JR., John W. USAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-875 510626 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, shallow dive, crashed 4 mi NNE of Sunchon, NK, no egress noted LAUTERBACH, Bob A. USAF CPL NIJ RB-29A 44-61813 501109 31st Strat Recon Sq (Photo) Attacked, damaged by MiGs, crash landed short of runway at Johnson AB, Japan LAVENE, Harry J. USAF MAJ RSC AT-6D UNK 510305 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed S of Han River 15 mi E of Seoul LAVIGNE, Edwin W. USAF 1LT NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative LAVOIE, George A. USAF LTJG RSC AD-4 123813 521020 VA-55 USS Essex (CVA-9) Hit by AAA, caught fire, Side Nr. 5509, rescued LAVRA, John USN SSGT MIA B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. LAW, Asa L. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 97458 520904 MAMS-12 MAG-12 Lost due to enemy action LAWLOR, John L. USMC MAJ RCV F-84E 51-631 510815 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Mid-air collision with wingman, exploded in mid-air 20 mi S of Itazuke LAWRENCE, JR., Floyd C. USAF SQLDR KIA Meteor A77-852 521224 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by gnd fire, exploded/crashed, no egress noted LAWRENSON, Frederick J. RAAF 1LT RMC C-46D 44-78038 520219 83rd Trp Car Sq 437th Trp Car Wg (P) Night insertion msn, last contact at 0202L, double agent detonated grenade before bail out LAYER, Eugene E. USAF 1LT MIA F-86A 49-1258 510902 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp 2 F-86s vs. 6 MiG-15s, shot down by MiG, bailed out near mouth of Chongchon River, F-86s, F-80s, and F-51s conducted SAR effort with negative results LAYTON, Laurence C. USAF 1LT POW B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L LAYTON, Robert H. USAF A1C MIA B-29A 44-86343 520913 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air over Suiho Hydroelectric Plant LE BARON, James R. USAF CAPT RSC F7F-3N 80509 511021 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, engine caught fire, Side Nr. WF-14, pilot bailed out near Singosan, crashed into hill, LST-799 helo conducted SAR effort LE FAIVRE, Edward N. USMC 2LT KIA F-51D 45-11632 510207 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit the gnd during strafing run S of Yonghung, NK (Mustang 307) LEAH, Douglass R. SAAF CAPT RCV F-51D UNK 501018 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 6002nd Tac Spt Wg Hit by gnd fire, unsuccessful bailout at low altitude LEAKE, JR., Daniel B. USAF CAPT MIA H-5H 49-2000 520625 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Crew bailed out, one open chute observed, crewman captured LEAR, Leslie W. USAF LTJG KIA F9F-5 UNK 530428 VF-154 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, aircraft exploded and burned over Hodo Pan-do LEAR, Russell J. USN LTJG RSC F9F-2 127191 520502 VF-111 USS Valley Forge (CVTail hook malfunction, diverted to K-18, ditched due to fuel exhaustion, Side Nr. 112, rescued by Cherry Tree helo LEAR, Russell J. USN 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34707 510325 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last contact inbound to target LEAVITT, Bernard S. USAF 2LT INJ F-84E 51-545 520313 154th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On combat mission, returning to K-2, broke through overcast, bailed out 4 mi NE of Pyongyong LEAVITT, JR., Lloyd R USAF 2LT NIJ F-84E 51-551 520223 154th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Crashed on take-off from K-2, then F-84 51-493 collided with it LEAVITT, JR., Lloyd R. USAF CAPT RCV F4U-4B 97427 510413 VMF-214 MAG-12 Armed recce mission at low altitude, hit by gnd fire, crashed LEBO, Robert W. USMC 1LT RSC B-26C 44-35355 530701 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, hit by AAA, crew bailed out, last contact at 0032L LEBRUN, C. R. USAF ENS KIA F9F-2 127210 530726 VF-151 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Ditched forward of the ship, SAR effort negative LEDFORD, Thomas F. USN LTCOL KIA F-51D UNK 500704 ROKAF Crashed while attacking a tank near Shihung (Anyang area S of Seoul) LEE, Geun-seok ROKAF LTJG RSC HRS UNK 530625 HU-1 LST 799 Crashed on take off from LST 799. LEE, H. C. USN 2LT KIA F-51D 44-74017 520109 ROKAF Downed by AAA near Hahukdong LEE, Il-yeong ROKAF LT KIA F2H-2 125060 521230 VF-11 USS Kearsarge (CVAProbably hit by AAA, crashed 15 mi W of Wonsan in the vicinity of Yangdok LEE, James F. USN MAJ INJ F-80C 49-799 501019 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, caught fire, crash landed near Pyongyang LEE, Robert L. USAF 1LT RCV F-51D UNK 500927 40th Ftr-Int Sq 6150th Tac Spt Wg Crashed, exploded after bomb run against truck convoy 2 mi S of Chochiwon LEE, Roland E. USAF 1LT KIA F-51D UNK 501013 ROKAF Downed by ground fire near Pyongyang LEE, Sang Soo ROKAF MAJ KIA RF-51D 44-84962 510421 ROKAF Downed by AAA near Koksan LEE, Se-yeong ROKAF AL3 RSC HO3S-1 57995 520807 HU-1, Unit 7 Engine failure, aircraft salvaged on 8 August 1,200 yds offshore in Wonsan Harbor LEE, T. L. USN 2LT WIA F-51D ROK 37 511225 ROKAF Crash landed at K-10 (Chinhae) LEE, Ui Yong ROKAF CAPT NIJ L-5G 44-17600 501113 6152nd Air Base Unit Engine trouble, crashed into hill and burned 4 mi S of K-20 LEE, Zander O. USAF CAPT RCV F7F-3N 80529 521209 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Crashed and burned 2.5 mi off the end of the runway at K-8 LEESON, Edward R. USMC 2LT RCV B-26C 44-35630 510105 162nd Tac Recon Sq (Night 543rd Tac Spt Gp Crashed 30 seconds after take-off from K-2 LEHMAN, Jacob C. USAF 1LT INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed LEHMAN, Paul D. USAF 1LT INJ AT-6D 42-44450 511109 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Power failure, cause unknown, crashed 2 minutes after take-off from K-6, destroyed LEHR, George F. USA Unk NIJ AT-6D 44-82544 511214 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Mid-air collision with Army L-type aircraft LEHRMAN, FNU USAF UNK RSC F-51D 44-74176 510807 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, bailed out over friendly territory LEITNER, FNU USAF A1C RSC B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort LEMASTER, III, Edward B. USAF MSGT RCV B-29A 44-62279 501019 33rd Bombardment Squadron 22nd Bmb Wg Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea LEMASTER, Lester E. USAF 1LT RMC F-80C 49-800 510408 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA 1 mi SW Songdong-ni, crashed 3 mi E Yongyo-ri (20 NW of Pyongyang), SAR effort negative LEMKE, Robert C. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-86400 520331 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Four minutes after take-off, struck a small hill near village of Daimon, 6 mi NW of Yokota AB, Japan and burned LEMONS, Earl H. USAF MAJ RSC HRS-1 127784 520529 HMR-161 1st Mar Div On SAR msn for Lt Sterrett, flew over hill, lost power, hit tree stump 2 mi E of Hapsu, Side Nr. 1, SAR aircraft over crash site and in contact with downed crew LENGEL, Dwain L. USMC CAPT INJ F-84E 49-2364 511013 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by AAA, crashed 5 mi from shore SW of Sinanju LEONARD, FNU USAF LT RSC Sea Fury UNK 501010 807 Squadron HMS Theseus (17th Hit by AAA, crash landed in a rice paddy near Changjon (15 mi S. of Chinnampo) LEONARD, Stan W. RAF CPL RCV B-29A UNK 5201 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, aborted, crash landed at Kadena AB LEONE, JR., Anthony NMI USAF CAPT RCV F4U-5NL 124531 510520 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Fire observed on the ground after reported attacking vehicles near Yang-gu LESAGE, William E. USMC PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok LETTS, JR., Leon NMI USA ENS RSC F9F-2 123037 520525 VF-24 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Catapult launch, could not remain airborne, ditched, USS Boxer helo rescue LEUE, David E. USN 1LT RCV F-51D UNK 500907 40th Ftr-Int Sq 6150th Tac Spt Wg Combat loss LEVI, William J. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-61835 511031 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima) LEVY, Ben P. USAF PFC RMC B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. LEWIS, David NMI USAF PVT INJ B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB LEWIS, Elijah NMI USAF LT NIJ TBM-3S 53333 510908 VS-892 USS Rendova (CVE-114) Crashed into water after takeoff LEWIS, Harry G. USN 2LT NIJ H-5G 48-538 520112 3rd Air Rescue Sq, Det 1 MATS Crash landed at front line aid station, repaired LEWIS, JR., Jesse E. USAF CAPT RSC B-26B 44-34222 501206 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Fuel exhaustion, entire crew bailed out 30 mi N of Susa, one crewman rescued LEWIS, Jack NMI USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34221A 510521 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Group Hit by gnd fire, crashed 30 mi NW of bombline while conducting armed recon along Rte 4 Kumchon-Sibyon LEWIS, Jack NMI USAF CAPT INJ F-86E 51-2760 520422 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Shot down MiG, major damage from flying debris, returned to base safely LEWIS, Jore J. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-62108 510410 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage LEWIS, Robert C. USAF A1C MIA B-26B 44-34417 520322 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Conducting armed reconnaissance mission, last contact at 212105L N of Green Seven near Kangdong LEWIS, Wayne E. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z LEWIS, Wilbur E. USAF 1LT RMC B-26B 44-34750 510917 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) On special daytime recon msn in CT and BU areas, last reported over K-46 at 1532L LEWIS, William J. USA 1LT MIA F-84G 51-1072 520927 311th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engulfed in explosion while on low-level bomb run LEWTER, Freddie R. USAF 1LT RCV F-94B 51-5384 530623 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Crashed 12 mi E of Suwon AB (K-13) near village of Tunjon-ni LEYSHON, David B. USAF 1LT NIJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed LIBERATORE, Francis J. USAF CPL RSC B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L LIGGETT, David L. USAF 1LT KIA F-51D 45-11727 500907 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On fire, unsuccessful low altitude bail-out in Tsushima Straits 20 mi SE of Pusan LIGHTNER, Jack A. USAF LT RSC F4U-4 81539 510707 VF-791 USS Boxer (CV-21) Malfunction during catapult launch, ditched LIGON, Ernest R. USN SGT NIJ AT-6D 42-44624 520111 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp High winds, crash landed after combat mission LIISE, Donald M. USA TSGT RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan LILLEY, James T. USAF TSGT RCV C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 LILLIE, Darwin A. USAF 1LT RSC AT-6D 42-86073 510402 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed into mountain behind enemy lines S of Hyon-ni, destroyed LILLWITZ, William R. USA SGT RSC B-29A 44-69803 520228 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine problems, most of crew bailed out in extreme NE corner of the Punchbowl, VMO-6 SAR effort LINCOLN, Theodore G. USAF CAPT KIA F4U-4 62921 530709 VMA-332 USS Bairoko (CVE-115) Possibly hit by ground fire near Changyon, did not recover from strafing run LINDBERG, Walter E. USMC 2LT INJ F-80C UNK 510511 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed on take-off at Taegu LINDERMAN, Kent A. USAF AL2 INJ TBM-3S 91166 510912 VS-892 USS Rendova (CVE-114) Stalled during landing approach and spun into water LINDNER, Carl A. USN ALC RCV PBM-5 84622 511125 VP-46 Crash landed due to high winds at Iwakuni LINDSEY, JR., John M. USN SSGT MIA B-26B 41-39396 510613 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission along route Green 7, last radio contact at 0130 hrs, SAR effort negative LINDSEY, Ray E. USAF 1LT RCV F-82G 46-358 500628 339th Ftr Sq (AW) 35th Ftr-Int Gp Provided CAP for Norwegian fertilizer ship, the Reinhot, that was evacuating Americans from South Korea as hostilities commenced, crashed in zero visibility near Iwakuni LINDVIG, Vernon A. USAF ENS RSC F9F-5 125967 530118 VF-783 (VA-121) USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Hit by AAA and ditched in Wonsan Harbor LINHARD, Leo D. USN 2LT INJ TBM-3E 53830 511017 Hq Sq MAG-33 On flight from K-1 to K-3, struck cable, crashed, pilot and four passengers bailed out near K-3 LINN, J. J. USMC CPL RSC B-29A 44-27314 511204 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg One engine out after take-off, crashed 5 mi E of Kadena AB, Okinawa LINT, Charles E. USAF 1LT KIA F4U-4B 97426 510425 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA while attacking enemy gun position, no egress noted LIPSCOMB, Orville J. USMC CAPT RMC Cessna 133814 520909 VMO-6 1st MAW Downed by AAA during recon mission behind enemy lines, two chutes observed LIPSCOMBE, JR., Robert B. USMC CAPT NIJ H-5G 48-558 510908 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Mechanical failure shortly after take-off LIPSIT, John USAF SSGT RSC B-29A 42-93974 511109 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night leaflet dropping mission, hit by AAA near Chongju, crew bailed out over P-Y-do, SAR effort conducted LIPSKY, David NMI USAF LTCOL KIA F4U-4B 63058 500925 VMF-214 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Shot down by AAA at low altitude over Seoul, .5 mi from Kimpo Airfield LISCHEID, Walter E. USMC LTJG NIJ AD-4 123833 501209 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVDamaged by bomb blast, safely returned to carrier LISSY, Floyd K. USN 1LT INJ B-26B 44-34238 500628 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Flying operational Reconnaissance mission over the water along the west coast of the ROK, pilot became disoriented and lost control of aircraft; Crew bailed out near Jido. LISTER, Harry M. USAF CAPT RMC B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FLITTLE, David L. USAF PFC RSC B-29A 42-93974 511109 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night leaflet dropping mission, hit by AAA near Chongju, crew bailed out over P-Y-do, SAR effort conducted LIVINGSTON, Benjamin F. USAF 2LT INJ F9F-2 125083 520930 VMF-311 MAG-33 Crashed 2 mi NW of K-3, short of runway due to flameout LIVINGSTON, Odyce W. USMC CAPT RMC RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance LLEWELLYN, Elmer F. USAF LTJG MIA F9F-2B 117 510728 VF-23 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, crashed and burned 1 mi S of KORIAT, SAR effort negative LLOYD, Bruce B. USN CAPT RMC F-51D UNK 500817 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, crash landed N of Naktong River LOCKE, William D. USAF ENS RSC AD-4 128947 520609 VA-195 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Ditched off Yong-do (near Wonsan) after engine was hit by enemy fire, Side Nr. 515, rescued by Monte Carlo helo LOFTON, Freeman L. USN CAPT MIA B-29A 44-62084 500909 325th Bombardment Squadron 92nd Bombardment Hit by AAA, exploded in mid-air near Wolbong-ni, 5 chutes cleared the aircraft LOGAN, JR., Samuel P. USAF LT RCV F-86E 50-688 520915 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp On fighter-bomber escort mission near Yalu River, hit by AAA, successful bailout near Cho-do, became entangled in parachute lines after landing in the water LOGAN, Joe A. USAF 1LT RCV F-86E 50-635 520101 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Returning from combat mission, landing gear malf/fuel starvation, crashed at Suwon LOGOYDA, John USAF 2LT RMC F-51D 45-11360 511007 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by gnd fire near Yangyon-ni, coolant leak, bailed out successfully (Mustang 303) LOMBARD, Christoffel SAAF 1LT KIA F-84G 51-10443 530616 311th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed and exploded on bomb run LOMBARDO, Vincent F. USAF LT KIA F4U-4B 97496 511209 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVCollided with another aircraft during training flight, crashed in water LONDON, Donald E. USN TSGT RSC TN-OY-2 03912 510911 VMO-6 1st MAW Engine failure on takeoff, crash landed in the river at Sachon-ni, total loss LONG, Duwayne R. USMC CAPT MIA F-80C 49-653 510820 Headquarters Squadron 51st Fighter-Inteceptor Engine failure, belly landed near Chinnampo, aircraft disintegrated LONG, Emmett N. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34601 520407 90th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Last radio contact at 062353L, missing btwn Pyongyang-Sinanju, rail target at Yongyu, 3rd ARSq conducted SAR effort, results negative LONG, JR., Joseph S. USAF 1LT MIA F-51D 44-73139 501019 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Vertigo, last seen flying through cloud cover over the target, aircraft flew into the ground near Sunchon LONGSHORE, Lamar B. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 97201 520713 VF-74 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, ditched 4 miles offshore (near Mayang-do) in the Sea of Japan LONGWORTH, David W. USN ENS MIA F4U-4 81186 510319 VF-24 USS Valley Forge (CVMissing after strafing run near Kojo, Korea. Extensive SAR effort negative LOOMER, Richard C. USN 1LT NBD C-47A 42-10855 501015 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Crashed btwn Kimpo AB, Korea and Brady AB, Japan, SAR effort negative LOPES, Frank M. USAF 1LT KIA F-84G 50-1210 521019 428th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed into target while on bomb run LORENZ, William H.N. USAF MAJ MIA F-80C 49-1830 521122 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire LORING, JR., Charles J. USAF 2LT MIA B-26C 44-35887 520723 34th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, bomb run OK, lost while returning from target LOUGHERY, Frank T. USAF AD3 RSC AD-4NL UNK 520427 VC-35 Det H USS Valley Forge (CVLost oil presure, ditched in Wonsan Harbor LOVELL, E. F. USN COL POW RB-45C 48-015 501204 Recon Det A, 84th On photo recon mission along Yalu River, downed by MiG-15s over land, last contact at 1215L, extensive SAR effort conducted over water off the coast of Korea LOVELL, John R. USAF 1LT NIJ B-26C 44-35990 510120 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed at K-2 after combat mission LOVEWELL, William G. USAF 2LT RSC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) LOW, James E. USAF CAPT MIA B-29A 44-86343 520913 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air over Suiho Hydroelectric Plant LOWE, JR., James A. USAF LTJG INJ F4U-4 97202 510518 VF-24 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by enemy ground fire during strafing run, bailed out near Chunchon LOWELL, Elvin E. USN SSGT RSC B-26B 44-34375 500706 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by ground fire, crew bailed out, 3 parachutes seen, crashed 10 mi N of Taejon LOWERY, William L. USAF 1LT INJ B-26C 44-35308 510420 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crash landed at K-3 (Pohang) LOYD, Thomas M. USAF 1LT KIA F-51D 44-84943 511117 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA while on low-altitude strafing run, hit in right wing, crashed into river and exploded, acft based out of K-46 LUCAS, Robert J. USAF CAPT NIJ HTL-4 128625 520314 VMO-6 1st MAW Evacuation mission, crashed in high winds when making low approach near Ku-Dong LUCEY, Paul A. USMC 1LT NIJ HTL-4 128901 510927 VMO-6 1st MAW Hit tree, crashed near Whasoho LUCEY, Paul A. USMC 1LT RCV F-51D 44-73570 501106 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Crashed after take-off from Pohang, unable to jettison napalm bomb LUKAKIS, George M. USAF 2LT RMC RF-51D 44-12534 521227 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Engine trouble, crash landed in enemy territory LULL, Warren W. USAF 2LT RMC F4U-4B 63022 511016 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, crash-landed in field, last seen trying to evade capture LUNDQUIST, Carl R. USMC 1LT RMC B-26C 44-35925 520725 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission against target between Pyongyang and Haeju, last contact at 0032L, another B-26 crew observed a large explosion in the area LURIE, Robert C. USAF 1LT KIA F-84E 49-2356 520106 HQ 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Crashed into knoll while on strafing mission LUSH, John S. USAF CAPT NIJ HTL-4 128625 510827 VMO-6 1st MAW Engine failure, partial autorotational landing, total loss LUTHER, Robert E. USMC PFC RSC B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L LUTZ, JR., Howard NMI USAF CAPT WIA B-29A 44-62971 511027 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed at K-14 near Seoul with five wounded personnel onboard LUTZ, Thomas L. USAF 2LT MIA B-26B 44-34337 510907 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact inbound to target at Singye, no radio contact since 070228L, wreckage observed, SAR effort negative, hampered by bad weather LYDEN, William R. USAF MAJ RSC F-86E 51-2489 521121 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Enemy action, bailed out successfully over Yellow Sea, rescued LYLE, Vernon J. USAF AOAN MIA PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea LYNCH, Frederick C. USN 2LT RCV F-51D 44-74516 511120 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Left wing struck the ground while attempting to land at K-10 (Chinhae), crashed LYND, Don O. USAF CAPT RSC F9F-2 127192 520919 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by machine gun fire, bailed out 45 mi NE of Seoul (N of bombline) LYNK, Edward H.P. USMC MAJ INJ C-47A 43-48077 520820 8th Air Base Gp Both engines failed, all personnel on board bailed out successfully, aircraft crashed 17 mi E of K-13 LYONS, James T. USAF CAPT NIJ AT-6D 42-86011 500812 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Heavily damaged by gnd fire, crashed on landing at K-2 LYTLE, FNU USAF ENS RSC AD-4L 123996 520516 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVLost control in slipstream ahead right after take-off, ditched at sea MACALLISTER, George C. USN SGT MIA B-26C 44-35915 510221 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Reported clear weather over target during last transmission, SAR effort seriously hampered by 80 knot winds MACARTHUR, Douglas J USAF LTCOL RMC B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, MACCLEAN, Gerald C. USAF CAPT NIJ HRS-1 127803 520301 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Crashed 8.5 mi NE of X-83, mechanical failure MACCORMACK, William H. USMC LTJG RSC F9F-2 123421 530626 VF-91 USS Philippine Sea Fuel exhaustion, ditched MACDONALD, C. D. USN LT RMC F-51D 44-14930 510601 2 SAAF Sq SAAF On combat mission, crashed 7 mi S of Pyongyang next to rail line (Mustang 332), wreckage spotted approx 6 mi S of Pyongyang MACDONALD, Hector SAAF LT MIA Sea Fury UNK 520514 Royal Navy Probably hit by AAA MACDONALD, K. RNAVY 1LT NIJ B-26B 44-34267 510304 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, crash landed at K-13 MACFARREN, D. J. USAF MAJ RMC B-29A 45-21814 501110 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted MACGHEE, David F. USAF 2LT RSC F4U-5N 121995 510504 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, oil leak, power failure,crash landed in river bed near Andong, helo rescue MACHO, Dean C. USMC 2LT RSC F4U-5 121983 510430 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, emergency landing in rice paddy MACHO, Dean C. USMC SQLDR RMC F-86F 51-12906 521205 39th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiGs MACKENZIE, Andrew R. RCAF MAJ INJ F4U-5 121823 510422 VMF-212 MAG-33 Fuel starvation, power control malfunctioned, slid down runway, flipped over, total loss MACKIN, Joseph W. USMC AOAN MIA PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea MACKLIN, Clinton B. USN CAPT NIJ B-26C 44-35990 510120 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed at K-2 after combat mission MACKLIN, Maurice F. USAF 1LT RCV F4U-4B 81234 520715 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Engine failure during takeoff from K-6, crashed, exploded MACLAURY, Guy A. USMC LTCOL RMC B-26B 44-34563 510507 729th Bombardment Squadraon 452nd Bomb Wing Hit by ground fire, right engine S of Pyongyang, some crewmembers bailed out 10 mi E of Sinmak, Navy and Air Force fighter aircraft and helo conducted SAR effort MACLELLAN, Donald J. USAF SUBLT RSC FR5 WB316/20 511026 HMAS Sydney Downed by AAA S of Sariwon MACMILLAN, Neil RAN CAPT RMC LT-6G 49-3560 520601 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by ground fire on Hill 884, chute observed MADDEN, Robert A. USAF CAPT RCV F-84E 50-1150 510702 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Returning from combat msn over Korea, crashed into hill 12 mi S of Itazuke AB, Japan MADISON, Garland E. USAF 1LT MIA RF-51D 44-84849 511030 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Led strike against a AAA position, hit by AAA, exploded in mid-air, no egress noted MADSEN, Grant W. USAF SSGT MIA B-26C 44-35749 510629 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into mountain while on strafing run, SAR effort negative MADSEN, JR., John NMI USAF LCDR RCV F9F-2B 123621 510308 VF-191 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA , caught fire, and spiraled into the sea near Tanchon MAGDA, John J. USN 2LT INJ F4U-4 81865 520401 MAMS-12 MAG-12 Engine failure after takeoff led to emergency landing at K-3, total loss MAGEE, Peter J. USMC PFC RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea MAGERS, Dale L. USA 2LT KIA F-84E 50-1164 520405 154th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by AAA during rail cut msn, augured into the ground MAHAFFEY, JR., Rufus H. USAF CAPT RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan MAHER, William E. USAF LT INJ AD-4N 126926 530501 VC-35 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Crashed onto deck during night landing MAHONEY, V. USN COL RMC F-86E 51-2789 520513 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by enemy ground fire while on a mission against the Kunu-ri and Sinanju areas MAHURIN, Walker M. USAF MAJ MIA F9F-2B 123713 520103 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, crashed and burned. No egress noted MAJOR, George NMI USMC 2LT RCV C-119B 49-168 510323 50th Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Caught fire, five crew members successfully bailed out MALONE, Thomas NMI USAF 2LT INJ F9F-2B 123466 510806 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, forced to bail out, SA-16 rescue MALOY, C. M. USMC 2LT RCV C-47 UNK 510527 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF Crashed into mountain after takeoff from Taegu AB MAMALIS, Nikolaos RHAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK MANDELL, David NMI USAF CAPT MIA C-47D 44-77261 510430 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Leaflet dropping mission along Seoul-Wonsan Hwy. Last transmission 50 mi S of Wonsan MANIATTY, John S. USAF CAPT RSC B-29A 44-69803 520228 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine problems, most of crew bailed out in extreme NE corner of the Punchbowl, VMO-6 SAR effort MANION, Joseph R. USAF CAPT RSC F-51D 44-84544 510402 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Crash landed 3 mi N of Singye, rescued MANJAK, Thomas NMI USAF CAPT RSC B-29A 44-61932 511024 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg 40-70 MiGs attacked formation, damaged, crew bailed out over Wonsan Harbor near Tri-yom-do, US Navy aircraft flew RESCAP over the crew, small craft and destroyers MANLEY, Melvin C. USAF 2LT RSC F-86E 50-594 520607 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Damaged by enemy fire, hydraulic failure, crashed into Yellow Sea, rescued by SAR forces MANN, Gilbert E. USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4B 63016 520808 VMA-312 MAG-12 Damage from own bomb blast, engine failure, ditched near Cho-do MANNING, Paul A. USMC 1LT RCV B-26C 44-35630 510105 162nd Tac Recon Sq (Night 543rd Tac Spt Gp Crashed 30 seconds after take-off from K-2 MANOS, Nicholas NMI USAF SSGT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok MANSHOLT, Ray W. USAF SSGT RCV B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB MANTOR, Philip W. USAF CPL RSC B-29A 44-62971 511027 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed at K-14 near Seoul with five wounded personnel onboard MANTZARIS, John NMI USAF A1C RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) MAPLES, Percy J. USAF PFC RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea MARBLE, Myron P. USA SSGT RCV B-29A 44-86400 520331 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Four minutes after take-off, struck a small hill near village of Daimon, 6 mi NW of Yokota AB, Japan and burned MARCHAND, Wayne L. USAF UNK NIJ TBM-3U 91610 520318 VU-5, Det B Ditched due to engine failure 7 mi S of Yokosuka, JA MARCHEL, Leo T. USN 1LT KIA RF-80A 45-8457 520228 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Downed by AAA approximately 10 mi N of Pyongyang MARCO, Paul N. USAF LT RCV Cessna 136845 530718 VMO-6 1st MAW Hit by AAA, then crashed out of control in friendly area MARINO, Charles NMI USMC MAJ NIJ B-29A 44-27347 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, successfully recovered at Kimpo AB (K-14) MARKEL, Carroll B. USAF LTCOL INJ F-86F 51-2902 521024 39th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Landed on last third of runway, attempted to go around, poss compressor stall, total loss MARKHAM, Theon W. USAF LTCOL RMC F-84E 49-2398 511103 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg MiG damage, caught fire, bailed out, alive on the ground, captured MARKS, Richard E. USAF A3C KIA B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, MARSHALL, JR., Isreal NMI USAF CAPT NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative MARSHALL, James D. USAF CIV RSC AT-6 UNK 510124 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by heavy enemy fire, bellied in NW of Anyang, SAR helo rescue MARSHALL, Mr. Sam N/A LT RSC AD-4 123812 511222 VA-728 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA & caught fire, forced to bail out 35 mi W of Wonsan MARSHALL, Seymour NMI USN SSGT RCV C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 MARSTILLER, Francis J. USAF CAPT RMC F4U-4B 63052 510403 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by ground fire, oil loss, engine froze, successful bail out MARTELLI, Paul L. USMC 2LT RSC F-80C 49-1823 511030 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Flame out, wheels up landing in friendly territory near K-50 MARTIN, Bradford R. USAF CAPT RMC AD-2 122256 511119 VMA-121 MAG-33 Armed reconnaissance mission, hit by AAA, bailed out, uninjured, SAR effort unsuccessful due to intense AAA and location deep behind enemy lines MARTIN, Charles F. USMC 1LT MIA F-84E 50-1162 520505 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, bailed out, SAR effort negative MARTIN, Dominique K. USAF ENS KIA F4U-4 80976 510207 VF-24 USS Valley Forge (CVCatapult launch accident off east coast of Korea, SAR effort negative MARTIN, George A. USN LT RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan MARTIN, Gerald A. USN LT MIA F4U-4 82074 510718 VF-871 USS Princeton (CV-37) On close air support napalm run, crashed below crest of ridge 10 mi NE of Kumhwa, Side No. 311 MARTIN, III, Frank NMI USN 2LT RCV F-80C 49-1844 510426 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Direct hit by enemy fire, crashed into ridge inverted while on napalm run MARTIN, JR., Horace E. USAF CAPT KIA B-26B 44-34405 510505 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Departed K-2 on combat mission, last contact at 05/0230L, hit obstacle and damaged prop while attacking Wonsan, later crashed into the sea approx 2 mi E of Wonsan MARTIN, JR., Robert NMI USAF MAJ RCV B-29A 44-62279 501019 33rd Bombardment Squadron 22nd Bmb Wg Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea MARTIN, John G. USAF 1LT RMC F-80C 49-792 520206 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flame out MARTIN, Robert E. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-500 510824 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, hit sand at waters edge and disintegrated MARTIN, Robert L. USAF PFC RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan MARTINEZ, Cruz J. USAF CPL RCV HTL-4 128889 520317 VMO-6 1st MAW Night evacuation mission, crashed in minefield in low visibility near Sanghu-Dong, Korea MARTINEZ, Jesus C. USA AD3 INJ HO3S-1 122726 510109 HU-1 USS Philippine Sea (CVTurned over on flight deck while attempting to disengage rotor in high winds, major damage MARTKINEK, Andrew A. USN ETC RSC HRS UNK 530625 HU-1 LST 799 Crashed on take off from LST 799. MARWICK, D. A. USN ENS KIA F4U-4 97317 520129 VF-713 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA, severed wing, crashed 5 mi S of Yo-do, Side Nr. 206, no egress noted, extensive SAR effort, involving 8 fixed-wing aircraft and one helo, negative MARWOOD, JR., William W. USN A1C MIA B-26B 44-34689 520708 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, other acft sighted crash site, last contact at 2300L MASE, Robert R. USAF LTJG RSC AD-4W 124773 511022 VC-11 USS Antietam (CV-36) Lost power after receiving wave off, crashed into the sea MASEK, F. E. USN 1LT NIJ F-843 50-1211 521023 429th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Caught fire during take-off run, pilot egressed the aircraft, ordnance exploded, fatalities and injuries among crash crew members MASLEY, Lowbel K.L. USAF A2C RCV B-29A 44-62167 520830 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Missed approach, attempted to go around, crashed 4 mi NE of Taegu, SK near village of Sangdaegok-tong MASLIN, John W. USAF 2LT RCV F-94B 51-5505 530117 319h Ftr-Int Sq Crashed 13 mi S of K-13 MASON, Charles USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB MASON, Kenneth C. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water MASSENBERG, Samuel E. USAF A1C MIA RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and MAST, Clifford H. USAF PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok MASTNE, Bronson J. USA CAPT KIA F-84E 51-488 511216 158th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 116th Fighter-Bomber On combat mission from K-2, flight shifted into trail formation while on strafing run, hit by gnd fire, caught fire, crashed near Miryok-dong MATHER, David J. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-1855 510409 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Tip tanks malfunctioned, crashed 1.5 mi NW of Taegu while dumping munitions MATHESON, Douglas N USAF 1LT NIJ HTL-4 128634 510424 VMO-6 1st MAW Hit by automatic weapons fire and crashed MATHEWSON, Robert G. USMC 1LT RCV F-51D UNK 500810 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Experienced coolant problem in Pyongyang area NW of Yongdok at 0745L no further contact MATHIS, James I. USAF 1LT INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed MATT, Charles W. USAF 2LT INJ RB-26C UNK 511008 12th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Ran out of fuel in bad weather, crash landed on Iki-Shima, Japan, 30 mi WNW of Itazuke AB MATTHEWS, Enoch G. USAF FLTLT KIA F-51D A68-812 510214 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Possible mid-air collision in heavy cloudcover MATTHEWS, Keith C. RAAF MAJ INJ F-80C UNK 510307 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp On combat mission, crashed on take-off from K-2 MATTIE, John D. USAF SGT KIA B-26B 44-34685 500930 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, ditched, exploded near Wonsan, 28 mi E of Hongsoch, SAR effort negative MATTON, Andre J. USAF CAPT KIA F-51D 44-74367A 510119 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by AAA 10 mi NW of Sinanju, engine quit, crashed into hill MATUSZ, William S. USAF CAPT KIA AU-1 129351 521004 VMA-323 MAG-12 Probably hit by AAA, crashed and burned, no egress noted MAULDIN, Gene R. USMC CAPT MIA F-51D 44-12851 520221 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by AAA, crash not observed, egress not observed MAULDIN, William K. USAF 1LT RMC F-80C 49-613 520105 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, bailed out MAULTSBY, Charles W USAF LT RSC F-51D 44-72656 521014 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Crash landed (Mustang 360) MAXWELL, P. SAAF SSGT RCV C-47A 43-15379 520429 21st Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Crash landed in water near beach at Dentist C MAY, Albert C. USAF LTC KIA TBM-3R 85647 511221 Hedron 1 1st MAW Hit by AAA, crashed near Chorwon MAY, Charles W. USMC 2LT RCV F-80C 49-1815 500914 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Combat mission, lost over target - Tabu-dong, Korea MAY, Irvin W. USAF LT RSC F4U-4 81289 510918 VF-791 USS Boxer (CV-21) Failed to gain altitude after take-off, ditched MAY, Robert USN LTCOL RSC F-51D UNK 510301 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, bailed out 9 mi NW of Seoul (2 mi W of Koyang) MAY, William C. USAF ENS RCV HO3S-1 123130 521221 Helicopter Squadron One USS Missouri (BB-63) Crashed into sea off east cost of North Korea near Chosen-Haeman while on naval gunnery spotting mission, Side Nr. UP40, 2nd USS Missouri helo and a whaleboat from MAYHEW, Robert L. USN LTJG RSC AD-4 123902 530224 VF-54 USS Valley Forge (CVAHit by AAA, engine failure, ditched in Wonsan Harbor, helo rescue MC ARTHUR, K. V. USN MSGT RCV F7F-3N 80587 520422 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Crashed immediately after take-off from K-8, crew bailed out MC AVOY, John F. USMC A1C MIA B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, MCADOO, Ernest R. USAF SGT RCV B-26B UNK 510216 730th Bmb Sq 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Caught fire, crew bailed out approx 15 mi SSE of Kimpo Airfield MCAFEE, James T. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 520404 13th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, last contact at 0330L, crashed near Haeju, NK MCALLASTER, JR., John A. USAF 1LT RSC AT-6 UNK 510422 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Damaged by gnd fire MCALLISTER, William T. USAF 1LT RCV F-51D 45-11627 520524 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed while landing upon return from close support combat mission MCALPINE, John M. USAF 2LT RSC AD-2 122362 520721 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by small arms fire, engine froze, made forced landing in field, total loss MCANALLY, Marcus D. USMC CAPT RCV B-29A 44-62167 520830 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Missed approach, attempted to go around, crashed 4 mi NE of Taegu, SK near village of Sangdaegok-tong MCANELLY, Robert W. USAF ENS RSC F9F-2 129091 520731 VF-71 USS Bon Homme Crashed forward of the ship following catapult take-off MCBRIDE, Bryant L. USN 1LT MIA LT-6G 49-3538 520527 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by AAA, crashed on Hill 1062, observer bailed out, no egress noted MCBRIDE, Charles L. USAF 1LT KIA F4U-4B 62934 520609 VMF-323 MAG-12 Explosion seen, aircraft crashed and burned MCBRIDE, III, John J. USMC COL MIA B-26B 44-34200 520106 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last contact inbound to target at 1745L, Sinuiju-Sinanju MSR area MCBRIDE, JR., James L. USAF COL WIA RF-51D 44-84838 510605 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA while conducting armed recce msn, crash landed at K-16 MCBRIDE, William P. USAF CAPT RSC RF-51D 44-84766 511027 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire MCCABE, James USAF ENS RSC F4U-4B 62932 500807 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA, lost engine oil, forced to ditch off West coast of Korea MCCALLUM, Eller A. USN CAPT KIA F4U-4 81789 511206 VMF-212 USS Rendova (CVE-114) Failed to recover from strafing run, crashed into target MCCARSON, William S. USMC 1LT NIJ F-84E 51-585 520126 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Provided extended RESCAP over downed pilot, fuel starvation, crash landed, aircraft destroyed MCCARTER, Dee NMI USAF 1LT RSC F-51D 44-73030 520522 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Streaming coolant, bailed out, rescued MCCAULEY, Cleybarn L USAF MAJ RSC F4U-4 82054 501002 VMF-312 MAG-33 Fuel exhaustion while on CAP for downed F-51 pilot 4 mi E of Chongju, crashed near Chongju MCCLEAN, JR., Charles E. USMC CAPT RSC OY-1 UNK 500921 VMO-6 MAG-33 Downed by small arms fire W of Yongdong-Po-Ri MCCLEAN, Robert E. USMC 1LT NIJ F4U-5 122052 510417 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by gnd fire, hydraulic sys damaged, wheels-up landing at Kangnung Airfield, total loss MCCLEERY, James H. USMC 1LT NIJ F4U-5N 122201 510506 VMF-212 MAG-33 Engine cut out, crashed on take-off for combat mission from Pusan West, total loss MCCLEERY, James H. USMC CAPT NIJ HO3S-1 122528 520615 MAMS-12 MAG-12 Lost control during hovering maneuvers and crashed 3 mi W of K-6 MCCLUEN, Robert E. USMC 1LT RCV C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 MCCLURE, Virginia M. USAF MAJ KIA F2H-2 124945 520119 VF-172 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA while on a photo escort mission, caught fire, crashed & burned, Side Nr. R217, no egress noted MCCOLLOM, Francis N. USAF CAPT RCV RF-51D 44-84846 510410 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Bellied in N of Karo-ri (friendly territory) while on recon mission MCCOLLUM, John J. USAF CPL WIA B-29A 44-62971 511027 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed at K-14 near Seoul with five wounded personnel onboard MCCONNELL, Henry NMI USAF 1LT RSC F-86F 51-12971 530412 39th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiGs, bailed out over Yellow Sea, Spec Ops H-19 helo rescue MCCONNELL, JR., Joseph C. USAF 1LT INJ F9F-2 127170 520620 VMF-115 MAG-33 Flame out after leaving target area, ditched at sea MCCOOL, JR., William G. USMC AD3 RSC HO3S-1 123121 511214 HU-1 Lost power after takeoff, crashed into the water near Cho-Do MCCORD, Virgil D. USN 2LT RCV AT-6F 42-86132 500822 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed into Sobuk-san in bad weather MCCORMICK, JR., Robert E. USAF A2C RCV B-29A 44-69802 520913 90th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni) MCCORMICK, James NMI USAF LTJG MIA F4U-5N 122496 510213 VC-3 Det USS Valley Forge (CVMissing while on combat heckler night mission near Yontae-ri MCCOSKRIE, David A. USN 2LT RMC Cessna 133814 520909 VMO-6 1st MAW Downed by AAA during recon mission behind enemy lines, two chutes observed MCDANIEL, Roland L. USMC LT RSC F4U-4P 97527 510220 VC-61 Det USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA while on photo recce mission, ditched in Wonsan Harbor MCDERMOTT, Bernard F. USN CAPT POW RB-45C 48-015 501204 Recon Det A, 84th On photo recon mission along Yalu River, downed by MiG-15s over land, last contact at 1215L, extensive SAR effort conducted over water off the coast of Korea MCDONOUGH, Charles E. USAF LCDR INJ P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB MCDOWELL, William R. USN AOU3 RMC AD-4NL 124743 511213 VC-35 Det USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA near Magyo-ri, last seen heading N with engine smoking, 2 parachutes observed MCELROY, Jess R. USN CAPT NIJ F-51D 44-74479 510305 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, crash landed in river bed MCELROY, R. V. USAF 1LT RCV F-86E 51-2829 521106 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp VFR clearance, crashed into mountain 10 mi E of Seoul in bad weather MCELVAIN, Joseph E. USAF 1LT RSC B-26C 44-35618 530521 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed near K-47 due to icing MCFADDEN, John F. USAF SSGT MIA B-26B 44-34222 501206 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Fuel exhaustion, entire crew bailed out 30 mi N of Susa, one crewman rescued MCFEE, Claude D. USAF 2LT RSC AD-2 122347 520523 VMA-121 MAG-12 Engine trouble during bomb run, bailed out in vicinity of Sinchon MCGEE, James H. USMC CAPT KIA B-29A 44-61923 500713 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp While attempting to salvo bomb load at Oki-Gunto, one bomb prematurely exploded, crashed near Dogo Island, Japan, five crewmembers successfully bailed out and were MCGEOUGH, Leo F. USAF CAPT WIA AT-6D 42-85947 511013 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by enemy fire, crashed, burned in friendly territory near Chigyong-dong MCGHEE, JR., John W. USAF 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-649 520323 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Stalled prior to touch down, severe damage MCGILL, Patrick USAF CAPT RCV F-80C 49-722 521222 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Given clearance to take-off, crashed into Royal Hellenic AF aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 MCGINNIS, John C. USAF SQLDR KIA UNK UNK 530716 No. 91 (Composite) Wing RAAF Circumstances unknown MCGLINCHEY, Leonard T. RAAF MAJ RSC F4U-4 97028 511008 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Fuel exhaustion due to mechanical failure, ditched MCGLOTHLIN, Joe H. USMC 1LT KIA RF-51D 44-84628 511223 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Lost control when pulling out of bomb run, exploded and burned, no egress noted, based out of K-46 MCGOWAN, Clarence A USAF TSGT WIA B-29A 44-69746 510330 28rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by 15-20 MiGs over Sinuiju at 1300L, landed at Itazuke AB with wounded personnel on board MCGOWEN, George N. USAF A2C MIA B-26B 44-34678 510226 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Heavy AAA, 1 of 3 B-26s, last seen 5 mi N of Pyongyang after bomb run, crash not observed, SAR effort negative MCGRATH, Ronald G. USAF LT UNK Sea Fury WJ245 530425 801 Squadron HMS Glory Hit by AAA, spun in, crashed MCGREGOR, John T. RNAVY LT MIA B-26B 44-34560 510719 729th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Night intruder msn, lost btwn Kunu-ri and Kangye, last contact at 19/0320 hrs inbound to recce route Purple-5, friendly fighter aircraft conducted SAR effort, results MCGUINNESS, John B. USAF CAPT RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) MCGUIRE, Charles F. USAF LTCOL MIA F-94B 51-5503 530612 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Lost in action, night mission over water, possible collision MCHALE, Robert V. USAF LTCOL MIA F-94B 51-5503 530612 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Lost in action, night mission over water, possible collision MCHALE, Robert V. USAF A1C MIA B-26B 44-34582 521209 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Reported being fired upon, mid-air explosion MCHANEY, Leslie E. USAF SGT NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative MCHORNEY, William L. USAF MAJ RSC F-51D 45-11363 510413 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by AAA near Mundung-ni, successful bail out, 1st rescue helo shot down MCINTYRE, Bryce W. USAF SGT NIJ B-29A 44-62281 510507 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by AAA over Pyongyang, recovered at Yokota AB, Japan, crewmembers observed loss of 44-86371 and three chutes leaving that aircraft MCINTYRE, Howard NMI USAF 1LT RSC F-86F 52-4452 530615 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by AAA near Chorwon, rescued MCKAIG, Donald USAF 1LT NIJ AD-4 128927 521018 VMA-121 MAG-12 Crashed on take-off MCKAY, Robert C. USMC 1LT MIA AT-6F 44-82514 501018 6147th Tactical Control 6147th Tactical Control Hit by AAA near Kajo-jong, 5 mi E of Pyongyang MCKEE, Robert E. USAF LT MIA F4U-5N 124495 520208 VC-3 Det USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, cockpit on fire, last seen heading out to sea over Kojo Bay, observed to hit water, Side Nr. NPZ MCKENNA, John P. USN 1LT RSC AT-6D 41-34262 510320 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, crash landed on sand bar in Han River MCKIM, John S. USA 2LT KIA F-84G 51-1134 521029 310th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Mid-air collision with Capt Bateman's aircraft, disintegrated at 1635L MCKINNEY, Daniel W. USAF ENS RSC PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea MCKINNEY, Donald E. USN SSGT RSC B-29A 42-93974 511109 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night leaflet dropping mission, hit by AAA near Chongju, crew bailed out over P-Y-do, SAR effort conducted MCKINNEY, Winston P. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-27314 511204 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg One engine out after take-off, crashed 5 mi E of Kadena AB, Okinawa MCLAIN, JR., William L. USAF CPL NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB MCLAIN, James W. USAF 1LT RCV F4U-5N 122018 500922 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Night intruder mission, swerved on take-off, crashed into ditch,caught fire MCLAUGHLIN, John P. USMC 1LT RSC AT-6F 42-84309 510925 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by AAA, engine failure, crash landed, rescued by U.S. and ROK personnel MCLEAN, Samuel L. USAF A2C MIA B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do MCLOUGHLIN, Robert J. USAF TSGT MIA B-26C 44-35388 510902 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn conducting armed recon, hit by AAA while on strafing run, crashed at 2305L near Ichon, SAR effort negative MCMANAMAN, Bernard L. USAF A2C RCV B-29A 44-62167 520830 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Missed approach, attempted to go around, crashed 4 mi NE of Taegu, SK near village of Sangdaegok-tong MCMANN, John G. USAF MSGT NIJ F4U-4 82056 510210 VMF-212 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Crashed into the barriers on landing, extensive damage MCMASTERS, John J. USMC CAPT NIJ HTL-4 128625 520314 VMO-6 1st MAW Evacuation mission, crashed in high winds when making low approach near Ku-Dong MCMILLIN, Walter T. USMC CPL RSC HTL-4 128889 520317 VMO-6 1st MAW Night evacuation mission, crashed in minefield in low visibility near Sanghu-Dong, Korea MCMULLENS, Charles USA 1LT NBD B-26B 44-34098 520419 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Took off on Runway 24 from K-8, poss engine failure, crashed into Yellow Sea approximately 1 mi off shore, extensive SAR effort included ROK Naval vessel and divers MCMURRY, William F. USAF CAPT KIA B-26B 44-34705 501229 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) 1 of 5 B-26s, hit by AAA over Sunchon AB, NK, crashed, exploded MCNAMARA, Martin J. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-69656 510318 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, some crew members bailed out off Okinawa, aircraft later recovered safely at Kadena AB, 2nd ARSq conducted air and land SAR effort in the Bolo Point area, MCNAMEE, Michael W. USAF CAPT RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) MCNEELEY, Albert NMI USAF SSGT RCV B-26B 44-34234 500728 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, flying on one engine, crashed into mountain ridge near Chong Ju MCNEILL, Lewis O. USAF CPL MIA B-26B 44-34560 510719 729th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Night intruder msn, lost btwn Kunu-ri and Kangye, last contact at 19/0320 hrs inbound to recce route Purple-5, friendly fighter aircraft conducted SAR effort, results MCNULTY, John W. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-1880 520116 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Made bomb run, wingmen did not see crash, did observe burning wreckage MCNULTY, Richard L. USAF SSGT RCV B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB MCNUTT, William H. USAF 1LT RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea MCPHERSON, Gerald W. USAF 2LT KIA F-80C 49-431 520928 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Wing tanks broke off, went into spin and crashed while on target run MCPHERSON, Patrick J. USAF CAPT NIJ B-29A 44-86295 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, landed at Kimpo AB (K-14) MCQUAID, James R. USAF CAPT NIJ HTL-4 UNK 510127 VMO-6 1st MAW Flipped over while landing after hitting guide wire 5 feet off the ground MCRAY, Harold G. USMC CAPT RMC B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft MCTAGGART, JR., William C. USAF CAPT NIJ L-5G 44-17706 501011 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Crash landed at Yong-Dong due to bad weather MCVAY, Richard B. USAF CAPT MIA F-84E 49-2401 510102 Hq Det (522nd Ftr-Esc Sq) 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Last seen during napalm run on gun emplacement near Tongdung-ni (Tan-Dong-ni) MCWHIRK, Charles E. USAF ENS INJ AD-4 123932 510621 VA-55 USS Princeton (CV-37) Landing accident MEACHUM, Joseph USN CAPT RSC B-29A 45-21822 520129 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully MEADOWS, Julian C. USAF A2C RMC B-26C 44-35925 520725 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission against target between Pyongyang and Haeju, last contact at 0032L, another B-26 crew observed a large explosion in the area MECHANEY, James L. USAF SGT NIJ F-51D A68-737 510315 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by AAA over Munsan, bellied in at K-14 MEGGS, Keith RAAF LT INJ F-51D 44-84553 511030 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by AAA and crash landed on friendly emergency landing strip (Mustang 354) MEIRING, Joe A. SAAF 2LT KIA AD-2 122248 521015 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, tail section fell off, crashed, no egress noted MELENDREZ, Daniel G. USMC ADE1 INJ TBM-3S 91166 510912 VS-892 USS Rendova (CVE-114) Stalled during landing approach and spun into water MENDOZA, Manuel A. USN SGT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok MENNINGER, Richard L. USA CAPT RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) MEREDITH, David NMI USAF LTJG MIA F4U-4 81806? 510128 VF-192 USS Princeton (CV-37) Probably hit by gnd fire, lost oil pressure, ditched off Sinpo, SAR effort negative MERNER, Marcus P. USN g LTJG KIA F4U-4 81924 510904 VF-874 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA while attacking entrenched troops on ridge, exploded on impact, no egress noted MERO, William H. USN CDR RCV AD-4 123925 510518 CVG-19 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit in left wing, crashed with full bomb load 25 mi NE of Seoul MERRICK, Richard C. USN TSGT RCV C-119C 49-172 520116 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) On routine resupply mission to K-16, poss prop blade failure, both engines separated from aircraft in flight, crashed into the sea approx 20 mi SE of K-3 (Pohang) METCALFE, William A. USAF 1LT KIA F-84E 51-529 520209 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into target during weapons run METIVA, Daniel G USAF SSGT RMC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) METZ, Henry X. USAF 2LT NBD C-119C 49-161 530623 815th Troop Carrier Squadron 483rd Troop Carrier Crashed at sea approximately 15 mi NNE of Ashiya AB, Japan, extensive SAR effort negative METZ, Wallace R. USAF LT NIJ AD-4N 124146 501209 VC-190 USS Princeton (CV-37) Failed to maintain altitude, speed on take-off, ditched METZENER, Franklin USN 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35915 510221 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Reported clear weather over target during last transmission, SAR effort seriously hampered by 80 knot winds METZGER, Edwin I USAF LT INJ AD-4N 124135 510511 VC-35 USS Princeton (CV-37) Crashed on take-off from Kangnung METZNER, Franklin USN LTJG MIA F9F-5 126219 530322 VF-122 USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Crashed on take-off, hit water and exploded, SAR effort negative MEW, Ralph N. USN 1LT RCV F-82G 46-355 500807 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Dropped flare SW of Chinju, SAR Chinju-Sunchon MEYER, Francis J. USAF CDR KIA AD-3 122822 530201 VA-923 (VA-125) USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Poss hit by AAA, lost wing, crashed near Ando-ri during CAS mission, no egress noted MICHEEL, John C. USN A1C RCV B-29A 44-69802 520913 90th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni) MICHEL, Richard T. USAF LTC INJ F3D-2 UNK 530516 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Crash landed at K-9 MICKEY, Ross S. UMSC CAPT KIA F-51D 44-15236 510430 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp AAA - direct hit, spun in from 2,000 ft, Miudong, Korea 75 mi NW of Seoul MIDDLETON, Harry R. USAF CAPT RCV F-84E 50-1165 510403 523rd Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Hit Hill 356, 3.5 mi W of Kumchon (Yongpyongmyon) MIKALAUSKAS, Kenneth E. USAF LCDR RSC HRS-2 130181 530727 HU-1 LST 799 Crashed off port bow of LST 799, entire crew rescued MILES, Aulick G. USN A2C RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) MILES, David E. USAF MAJ RCV TBM-3E 53576 520529 Hedron 1st MAW Engine failure resulted in emergency landing 20 mi N of Sangju MILES, Earl C. USMC SFC MIA AT-6F 44-81770 510712 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Routine tactical recon mission to Chester 2, crashed at approx 1030 hrs, wreckage found near Ousil, Korea. SAR effort negative MILES, Rex H. USA 2LT MIA F-82G 46-394 510314 68th Fighter-All Weather 6160th Air Base Wing On armed recon mission of road between Seoul and Kaeson, did not return to Itazuke from combat msn MILHAUPT, JR., Frederick H. USAF CAPT RSC F-80C 49-715 510611 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire 5 mi NE of Kimchon, alive on the ground, initial SAR effort unsuccessful, rescued on 10 Sep 51 MILLAR, Ward M. USAF CAPT RCV AD-2 122324 520507 VMA-121 MAG-12 Engine caught fire, attempted to ditch in Han River MILLER, Charles R. USMC 1LT RSC B-29A 44-61923 500713 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp While attempting to salvo bomb load at Oki-Gunto, one bomb prematurely exploded, crashed near Dogo Island, Japan, five crewmembers successfully bailed out and were MILLER, Donald D. USAF SGT WIA B-29A 44-62971 511027 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed at K-14 near Seoul with five wounded personnel onboard MILLER, Donald R. USAF PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok MILLER, Erling P. USA 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34514 511208 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last contact - inbound to target near Pyongyang at 1455L, SAR effort negative MILLER, Henry D. USAF 1LT NIJ AT-6F 44-82291 520105 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Engine quit, observor bailed out, engine started up again, pilot landed safely MILLER, Irven F. USAF 2LT NIJ F-86A 49-1327 520522 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Combat mission, fuel starvation, crashed .5 mi short of runway at K-14, totally destroyed MILLER, JR., Alfred M. USAF CAPT KIA F-86E 50-631 530527 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Internal explosion, crashed into the sea at 20 degree angle and exploded MILLER, JR., Frank E. USAF 1LT RCV F-86A 49-1276 510622 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG at 0645L MILLER, JR., Howard P. USAF 1LT MIA F-84G 51-10356 530425 429th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Last seen commencing bomb run against target MILLER, JR., Ralph B. USAF CAPT KIA F9F 123533 501226 VMF-311 MAG-12 Poss hit by AAA, crashed into small hill after attacking a highway bridge near Kangjon MILLER, Jerry E.A. USMC 1LT MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z MILLER, John R. USAF 1LT RCV RB-26C 44-35675 511008 12th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Returning from night photo recon msn, bad weather, landed short of runway at K-13 MILLER, John W. USAF 2LT RCV F-84E 51-656 520413 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Combat mission, full combat load, crashed on take-off, exploded MILLER, Kenneth J. USAF SGT RMC B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) MILLER, Lee H. USAF LT RMC F-84E 51-666 510914 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit during target run, crashed 5 mi N of Kunsong (15 mi E of Sinmak) MILLER, Louis R USAF LTCOL RCV F-84E 50-1171 510616 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Crashed while on strafing run at Sinmak Marshalling Yard MILLER, Paul B. USAF A2C POW B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L MILLER, Paul L. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-62108 510410 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage MILLER, Raymond NMI USAF 1LT MIA LT-6G 49-3549 520710 6148 Tactical Control Squadron 6147th Tactical Control Hit by gnd fire, acft caught fire, one parachute seen MILLER, Waldemar W. USAF LCDR RSC F4U-4 81299 520623 VF-63 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA, caught fire, ditched South of Tanchon 1/2 mi off breakwater, Side Nr. M214, Hansel helo conducted SAR effort MILLER, Ward S. USN LCDR INJ F4U-4 UNK 520523 VF-63 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA, caught fire, bailed out 9 mi NW of Tanchon MILLER, Ward S. USN 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34223 501019 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, bad weather, reported returning to base MILLIGAN, Aychie C. USAF CPL RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea MILLIS, Richard E. USA SGT RMC B-29A 44-69682 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No. 2 engine and then entire wing caught fire, exploded, crashed into mountain, tail gunner of B-29 6323 observed crash, no parachutes observed MILLWARD, George E. USAF ADC KIA PBM-5 84769 501105 VP-46 Failed to return from combat mission over East China Sea and Korean Peninsula MILUS, NICK NMI USN LTJG KIA PBM-5 84769 501105 VP-46 Failed to return from combat mission over East China Sea and Korean Peninsula MISCHE, Lester L. USN SGT MIA B-26B 44-34351 510114 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, crew bailed out 2 mi W of Hamjong-ni MITCHELL, Bernard NMI USAF 1LT NIJ L-20 51-16483 520909 10th Liaison Sq HQ 5th AF Brakes failed during landing roll, flipped over, substantial damage MITCHELL, James B. USAF SGT KIA Meteor A77-128 510822 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Mid-air collision on initial approach to K-14, crashed N of the Han River (WE908) MITCHELL, Ronald D. RAAF 2LT RCV F-84E 51-10339 521102 69th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Failed to pull up during firing pass and crashed at Naktong Bombing Range MITCHELL, Verdo A. USAF SGT RSC B-29A 44-86247 511118 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed on take-off at Yokota Air Base, no crew fatalities MIYOSE, Morito USAF LT RSC F9F-2 125094 520117 VF-837 USS Antietam (CV-36) Unable to maintain aileron control after catapult lanch, ditched MODANSKY, A. USN 2LT KIA F-80C 49-1803 510711 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, took evasive action, hit hill, exploded, burned on impact near Sinanju MOHR, JR., Cecil R. USAF 2LT RCV F-51D 44-73960 521225 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Mistakenly downed by friendly aircraft, crashed near K-52 (Mustang 383) MOIR, John SAAF 2LT RSC RF-51D 44-84862 520506 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Engine failure, jettisoned bomds, bailed out, rescued (Mustang 348) MOIR, John SAAF 1LT NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB MOLDAFSKY, Irwin NMI USAF LTCOL RCV T-33A 49-988 510516 HQ, 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Combat weather msn, crashed into mountain on approach to Taegu - 12 naut mi SSE of Taegu MOLLAND, Leland P. USAF MAJ RCV F-51D 44-74881 510417 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by AAA near Kumwha, successful bail out, SAR helo driven off by heavy gnd fire MONROE, Shelton W. USAF CAPT KIA F-51D 44-64101 510912 2 SAAF Sq SAAF On armed recon mission, hit by AAA, coolant leak, crash landed into dry riverbed, disintegrated (Mustang 351), no egress noted MONTANARI, Frank A. SAAF TSGT RCV OY-2 03929 510424 VMO-6 1st MAW Mid-air collision with F4U-4 while on artillery spotting mission, SAR effort negative MONTEITH, Robert J. USMC LTCOL KIA F-84E 50-1169 520303 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by gnd fire, bailed out off coast of NK MONTGOMERY, Gerald E. USAF CAPT KIA F4U-4 81736 511010 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, crashed into mountain near Mulgae-ri. No egress noted MONTGOMERY, JR., Cornelius T. USMC 1LT MIA RF-80C 49-1892 530415 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Disappeared into cloudcover MONTIE, Melvin M. USAF CPL RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan MONZA, Dario C. USAF ENS RCV F4U-4 96834 510722 VF-871 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, on CAS msn, exploded in mid-air 2 mi E of Kumsong, no egress noted, Side Nr. 302 MOODY, JR., John P. USN ENS NIJ F4U-4 81057 510620 VF-871 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, bailed out over Wonsan Bay MOODY, JR., John P. USN 1LT MIA B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, MOORADIAN, Ara NMI USAF 1LT RCV B-26B 44-43240 500706 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Destroyed by own bomb blast during bomb run 10 NW of Osan at 2030L, crashed near Paekto-ri MOORE, David A USAF LT RMC HO3S-1 UNK 520208 HU-1 USS Rochester (CA-124) Crashed in Kojo-ri while attempting to rescue Lt jg H.E. Ettinger w/friendly guerrillas MOORE, Edwin C. USN LT RMC HO3S-1 123121 511214 HU-1 Lost power after takeoff, crashed into the water near Cho-Do MOORE, Edwin C. USN TSGT NIJ HTL-4 128633 510828 VMO-6 1st MAW Crewman jumped from hovering helo causing loss of instability, crashed near Sinmae MOORE, FNU USMC UNK RSC F-51D 44-74192 510909 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, landed in friendly territory MOORE, FNU USAF UNK RSC F-51D 45-11742 511018 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, coolant leak, crash landed at liaison strip MOORE, FNU USAF SGT RSC B-29A 44-86247 511118 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed on take-off at Yokota Air Base, no crew fatalities MOORE, Garland A. USAF CAPT MIA F-51D 44-74614 510601 67th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 18th Fighter Bomber 4 F-51s escorting B-29s, flying RESCAP for downed B-29, shot down by MiG-15 near Taehwa-do, at 1535L (4 MiGs in a flight attacked this aircraft) MOORE, Harry C. USAF 1LT KIA RF-51D 44-84625 511215 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed and burned during dive bomb run near Kichang, acft based out of K-46 MOORE, JR., Lyle E. USAF LTJG RSC F9F-2 123423 521016 VF-72 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, ditched in Wonsan Harbor MOORE, JR., William G. USN CAPT MIA B-26B 41-39442 510830 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire, parachutes sighted in crash area MOORE, John G. USAF CAPT RSC F-86F 51-2803 530430 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Operational, not due to enemy action, bailed out N of Cho-do, rescued MOORE, Lonnie R. USAF CAPT KIA F-80C 49-1814A 501209 8th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 49th Fighter-Bpmber Tip tanks came off during bombing run, crashed at Huichon, NK, no egress noted MOORE, Richard D. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-4B 63000 501103 VMF-214 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Blew a tire on landing at Wonsan Airfield, total loss MOORE, Theodore R. USMC CAPT INJ F4U-4 96900 510730 VMF-212 MAG-33 Caught fire after torque stall on takeoff from K-3 MOORE, William E. USMC LTJG RSC F4U-4 81653 520613 VF-193 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA during rail interdiction mission, caught fire, ditched in Wonsan Harbor MOORE, William F. USN 1LT RCV F-82G 46-355 500807 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Dropped flare SW of Chinju, SAR Chinju-Sunchon MORAN, Charles B. USAF MSGT RMC B-26B 44-34314 510914 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA at low altitude, crashed into mountain 10 mi NW of Yangdok at 0055L, crash observed by crew of another aircraft, SAR effort negative MORAR, George NMI USAF LTJG NIJ F4U-4 81030 510519 VF-64 USS Philippine Sea (CVCircumstances unknown MORE, H. B. USN AL1 RSC AD-4W 124773 511022 VC-11 USS Antietam (CV-36) Lost power after receiving wave off, crashed into the sea MOREAU, W. T. USN SSGT RMC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) MOREE, JR., Leonard L. B. USAF 1LT RMC RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and MORELAND, Joseph E. USAF 1LT RCV OY-2 120463 501211 VMO-6 1st MAW No information available MORENCY, Adelorde G. USMC 1LT RMC F-84E 50-1138 511224 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crash landed after bomb run, alive on the ground MORGAN, Donald T USAF CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35277 510607 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact outbound Pyongyang-Sariwon area at 2355L, 3rd ARS conducted SAR effort - results negative MORGAN, JR., Leroy A. USAF 2LT MIA F9F-4 125189 520420 VMF-115 MAG-33 Downed during napalam run MORGAN, John D. USMC 1LT RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) MORGAN, Warren L. USAF SSGT RCV C-119B 49-123 510603 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Downed by friendly artillery 3 mi NE of Inje, Korea MORGAN, Winfred D. USAF ENS RSC AD-4 123922 521017 VA-55 USS Essex (CVA-9) Hit by AAA, caught fire, Side Nr. 5503, bailed out 10 mi S of Wonsan, Side Nr. 5503, helo rescue MORIARITY, Peter M. USN CAPT MIA L-19A 50-1592 521004 VMO-6 1st MAW Downed by AAA during recon flight, crashed behind enemy lines MORIN, Arthur R. USMC LT RMC AD-3 122767 511121 VA-923 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, bailed out 40 W of Wonsan, SAR effort unsuccessful due to AAA MORITZ, Dale E. USN CPT NIJ F-80C 49-1887 510221 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Possible fuel exhaustion after return from combat mission MORRIS, Arthur B. USAF 1LT KIA F-84E- 51-560 520310 9th Fighter Bomber Squadron 49th Fighter Bomber Hit by gnd fire while coming off target, exploded in mid-air MORRIS, David H. USAF 1LT NIJ F-84E 51-493 520223 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Collided with F-84 51-551 during take-off run from K-2 MORRIS, David H. USAF LT RSC AT-6 080 500713 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Ran out of fuel near enemy lines (Taejon, SK) MORRIS, FNU USAF LT RSC AT-6 942 500724 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Ran out of fuel near enemy lines, Naktong River, SK MORRIS, FNU USAF SGT INJ B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB MORRIS, Garnet R. USAF SGT NBD C-119C 49-161 530623 815th Troop Carrier Squadron 483rd Troop Carrier Crashed at sea approximately 15 mi NNE of Ashiya AB, Japan, extensive SAR effort negative MORRIS, Norman F. USA TSGT RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan MORRISON, Donovan C. USAF TSGT RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea MORRISON, Jack A. USAF A1C WIA B-29A 44-69746 510330 28rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by 15-20 MiGs over Sinuiju at 1300L, landed at Itazuke AB with wounded personnel on board MORRISON, James I. USAF UNK UNK HO3S-1 57998 520915 Circumstances of loss unknown MORRISON, Jesse E UNK 1LT RCV C-119B 49-105 501012 37th Trp Car Sq (M) 316th Trp Car Gp (M) Crash landed at Ashiya AB, Japan MORRISON, Norman E. USAF CPL RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea MORRISSEY, Raymond G. USA A3C RSC B-29A 44-69656 510318 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, some crew members bailed out off Okinawa, aircraft later recovered safely at Kadena AB, 2nd ARSq conducted air and land SAR effort in the Bolo Point area, MORROW, Gordon J. USAF SGT INJ HRS-1 127789 511022 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Lost power, hit ground while hovering 5 mi N of X-83 MORROW, James J. USMC 1LT KIA F-84E 49-2403 511117 111th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 136th Fighter-Bomber On rail cutting interdiction mission, hit by AAA while strafing locomotive and box cars on track, exploded upon contact with water, no egress noted MORSE, JR., John NMI USAF UNK UNK TBM-3R 91475 521021 MAMS-12 MAG-12 Lost during operations MORSE, William G. UNK MAJ INJ L-19A 50-1728 510919 VMO-6 1st MAW Crashed on take-off in the river at Sinchon MORTAN, Douglas K. USMC MAJ INJ L-19A UNK 510919 VM0-6 Crashed into river on take-off at Sinchon, Korea MORTAN, Douglas K. USMC AD2 RSC HO3S-1 122710 530724 USS Lake Champlain Lost lift while hovering over the USS Blue (DD-744), crashed in water off Yo-do MORTENSEN, H. E. USN 2LT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok MORTENSEN, John C. USAF MSGT MIA F7F-3N 80566 511018 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Explosion observed, lost radio contact MORTON, Albert J. USMC SSGT MIA F7F-3N 80575 510728 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Did not return from mission in Wonsan area, bad weather in area, cause unknown MORTON, James A. USMC 2LT RCV B-26C 44-35985 510729 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit mountain at K-13 while attempting night landing on one engine MOSCATELLI, Philip NMI USAF CAPT RCV F4U-4B 97492 500811 VMS-323 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by gnd fire while on strafing run W of Kosong, crash landed MOSES, Vivian M. USMC CAPT RSC F4U-4B 97435 500810 VMF-323 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by AAA on CAS mission near Chin-dong-ni, Man Bay, 1 mi S of Che-do, oil loss, ditched MOSES, Vivian M. USMC CAPT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok MOSKOSKY, SR., William C. USAF UNK UNK B-26B 43-22390 521204 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Downed by gnd fire, last contact at 2134L MOSLEY, Clarence USAF MSGT RSC F3D-2 124625 520901 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Engines malfunctioned on take-off, crashed into water 2 mi from K-8 MOTIL, Alois A. USMC AC2 KIA PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea MOUNCE, Rufus L. USN PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok MOUNEY, Billy G. USA 1LT RMC F-80C 49-855 511201 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by MiG, wreckage sighted, successful bail out, extensive SAR effort negative MOUNTS, Thomas T. USAF 1LT MIA RB-26C 44-35668 520515 12th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg On photo recon mission, reported on fire and presumably destroyed in Sunchon area, two RF-80s and 4 F-86s conducted SAR effort, results negative MOUTON, August W. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-69803 520228 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine problems, most of crew bailed out in extreme NE corner of the Punchbowl, VMO-6 SAR effort MOWDER, William R. USAF LTCOL RCV B-26C 44-35958 510830 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed on take-off with one engine on fire at K-8, pancaked into mud flats in Yellow Sea MOYER, JR., James H. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FMUELLER, Wilbur J. USAF 1LT RCV C-46D 44-78505 510108 48th Trp Car Sq 1st Trp Car Wg (P) Gear collapsed at Chonju AB, Korea, destroyed two other C-46s MUHLEBACK, Charles E. USAF SGT RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan MULHERN, Thomas A. USAF CPT MIA F-82G 46-357 510526 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th All Weather Bomb Conducting weather recon msn from K-2 to 20 mi N of 38th parallel, last contact at 0710L, air-sea SAR effort conducted until May 31st, results negative MULHOLLEN, Ralph D. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34314 510914 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA at low altitude, crashed into mountain 10 mi NW of Yangdok at 0055L, crash observed by crew of another aircraft, SAR effort negative MULKINS, William D. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 80877 520705 VF-114 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure, possibly due to AAA damage, ditched near Task Force MULLEN, J. R. USN 2LT RSC F-51D 44-73191 511003 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by gnd fire, coolant leak, bailed out (Mustang 310), rescued MULLER, A. "Mike" M. SAAF 1LT RCV F-51D 44-74476 500824 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crash landed at Taegu MULLET, Arlie D. USAF MSGT MIA F7F-3N 80592 520615 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Engine failed, crashed in vicinity of Haeju, N. Korea, crew reported bailing out MULLETT, Richard E. USMC LCDR RSC F9F-5 UNK 530122 VF-53 USS Valley Forge (CVAPower failure just after takeoff, ditched MULLIGAN, C. E. USN 1LT KIA F-80C 49-1878 511009 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp One of three F-80Cs on interdiction mission near Chunghwa, on strafing run, crashed into hill 3 mi W Hyopkye-ri, Chunghwa, NK MULLIKIN, JR., Sidney R. USAF MSGT RMC B-29A 44-86357 510824 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near Sunchon, crew bailed out, aircraft exploded 11 miles W of Sunan, NK, (between Sunan and Kowan-ni) MULLINS, Charles L. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 81893 521211 VMA-312 USS Badoeng Strait Crashed into water after aborted catapult launch MULLINS, Charles L. USMC SSGT RMC B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FMULLINS, JR., James B. USAF PFC RSC AT-6 942 500724 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Ran out of fuel near enemy lines, Naktong River, SK MULVEHILL, FNU USAF LT RSC AD-4 123947 520222 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Developed severe oil leak after takeoff, lost oil pressure, ditched MUNCIE, W. Boyd USN LTJG RSC F4U-4B 62936 500719 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA, ditched at sea near Wonsan MUNCIE, W. Boyd USN 1LT RCV F-51D 45-11454 500815 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into sea 25 mi N of Ashiya AB, Kyushu, divers found aircraft, SAR effort negative MUNKRES, John M. USAF CPL MIA B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FMUNROE, Irving NMI USAF CAPT INJ F-80C 49-1856 510408 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Gnd fire damaged external tank, could not jettison, crash landed into abandoned aircraft MUNSON, William S. USAF LT RSC F4U-5NL 124553 520129 VC-3 Det D USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA and landed N of Hamhung in enemy territory MURPHEY, Samuel B. USN CAPT RSC AD-2 122340 520820 VMA-121 MAG-12 Poss hit by gnd fire, Hhydraulic pressure problems, successful bail out MURPHREE, Thomas E. USMC LT RSC AD-4L 123993 521007 VA-702 USS Kearsarge (CVAEngine fire after bombing run, ditched in Wonsan Harbor near Yongpo, Side Nr 502, rescued by Monte Carlo Helo MURPHY, C. O. USN 1LT NIJ F4U-5N 124443 501201 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Slid off end of ice- and snow-covered runway at Yonpo Airfield, total loss MURPHY, John J. USMC 1LT RCV L-19 UNK 520621 7th Inf Div Liaison aircraft downed near Hill 400, on fire, SAR effort hampered by enemy mortar fire MURPHY, Marvin S. USA ENS RCV F4U-4 81842 510529 VF-64 USS Philippine Sea (CVCollided w/another F4U-4, crashed & exploded near Ch-ang-ni MURPHY, Raymond W. USN 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86357 510824 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near Sunchon, crew bailed out, aircraft exploded 11 miles W of Sunan, NK, (between Sunan and Kowan-ni) MURRAY, Jack L. USAF CPL RCV B-29A 44-61835 511031 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima) MURRAY, James B. USAF 1LT RMC F-80C 49-484 510628 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, caught fire, and crashed near Singesan at 1045L MURRAY, John R. USAF 1LT MIA F-51D 44-73796 510718 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Wing fell off during dive bomb run, crashed, no egress noted MURRAY, Joseph J. USAF SGT RSC B-29A 45-21822 520129 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully MURRY, Jerry M. USAF LTJG MIA F9F-2 123033 521122 VF-23 USS Essex (CVA-9) Last seen before commencing strafing run, Side Nr M114 MUSETTI, Daniel L. USN SGT MIA B-26C 44-35915 510221 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Reported clear weather over target during last transmission, SAR effort seriously hampered by 80 knot winds MUTSCHLER, Forrest M USAF ENS RSC F4U-5N 124442 500914 VC-110 USS Philippine Sea (CVFaulty catapult shot, ditched MYATT, Burt USN MAJ MIA RF-80A 44-85433 510319 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Lost while on photo recon mission near Sukchon, Korea MYERS, JR., Horace H. USAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-702 501002 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA, bailed out 5 mi SE of Singosan MYERS, Thomas E. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-4B 62949 520424 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, engine failure, bailed out & rescued McEACHERN, Don R USMC LTJG RSC HO3S-1 57995 520807 HU-1, Unit 7 Engine failure, aircraft salvaged on 8 August 1,200 yds offshore in Wonsan Harbor McEASHERN, H. O. USN CAPT KIA F4U-4 97048 520126 VMF-212 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by AAA, unsuccessful bail out NADELHOFFER, John D. USMC LT RSC HO3S-1 122519 500911 HU-1 Det 3 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure, helicopter ditched at sea NAGEL, Harold USN LT NIJ AD-3W 122884 501120 VC-11 Det Ditched at sea. Probably operating out of Japan NAGEL, Harold USN CAPT RSC AT-6D 42-86073 510402 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed into mountain behind enemy lines S of Hyon-ni, destroyed NAPIER, Tom E. USAF AT3 RSC AD-4N 126937 530625 VA-45 USS Lake Champlain Catapult malfunctioned, lost overboard as a result of runway shot NAULT, R. O. USN LT MIA F4U-4 96941 521018 VF-871 USS Essex (CVA-9) Hit by AAA while on SAR mission for LCDR Yeager, SIde Nr. 302 NAUMAN, JR., Alfred E. USN 1LT RMC HO3S-1 UNK 520202 HU-1 Crash landed while attempting to rescue downed pilot (Ettinger) NAYLOR-FOOTE, Albert W.C. USA ADAN RMC HO3S-1 122715 510703 HU-2 Missing on rescue mission near Kosong NEAL, George M. USN LCDR KIA AD-4 128953 520418 VA-65 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA, wing sheared off at fuselage, crashed 20 mi NE of Wonsan (S of Kowan), Side Nr. M508, no egress noted NEEL, Walter P. USN MAJ MIA B-26B 44-34698 520808 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last contact 2130L, hit, crew reported bailing out NEIGHBORS, Robert O. USAF 1LT KIA F-51D 44-74021 510818 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Took off from K-10 in bad weather, did not linkup with wingman, debris observed in the sea 8 mi S of Koje-do, S of K-10, extensive SA-16 and surface SAR effort negative NEILLANDS, Richard G. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34699 521114 95th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Night interdiction msn, last contact at 14/0015, disappeared from radar scope at 0032, fires seen in area, damaged by gnd fire, aircraft out of control, crashed, bad weather NEIS, Ralph A. USAF 1LT WIA B-29A 44-62971 511027 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed at K-14 near Seoul with five wounded personnel onboard NELLIS, Raymond J. USAF CAPT RSC RF-80A 45-8306 521030 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Flame out, ditched in Wonsan Harbor NELSON, Daniel J. USAF MAJ KIA AU-1 129327 521218 VMA-212 MAG-12 Crashed and burned near Suncho-ri NELSON, Edwin G. USMC 1LT POW AU-1 129328 520806 VMA-212 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, bailed out near Kwijon-ni. Seen on ground gathering chute, helo conducted unsuccessful SAR effort NELSON, Forest A. USMC 1LT NIJ F-51D 44-73258 510313 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Engine failure, landed in river bed 10 mi SE of Hamchang NELSON, H. W. USAF ENS RSC F4U-5NL UNK 510622 VC-3 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, successful bail out over Wonsan Bay NELSON, JR., Marvin D. USN LT WIA AD-4 128958 521029 VA-55 USS Essex (CVA-9) Hit by AAA, ditched NELSON, JR., Roger D. USN CAPT MIA F7F-3N 80434 510302 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Did not return from night recon msn, wreckage sighted by USAF F-51pilot 2 mi S of Sohung NELSON, James W. USMC CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 97526 520411 VMF-323 MAG-12 Forced to ditch near beach after drop in oil pressure NELSON, Joseph A. USMC 2LT MIA B-29A 44-69803 520228 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine problems, most of crew bailed out in extreme NE corner of the Punchbowl, VMO-6 SAR effort NELSON, Lawrence A USAF LTJG RSC F9F-2B 123640 510530 VF-721 USS Boxer (CV-21) Partial power failure during catapult launch, settled into water NELSON, Warren O. USN CAPT KIA F4U-4B 63020 520403 VMF-323 MAG-12 Crashed into ridge and burned during bombing run bear Sammok-tong NESS, JR., William H. USMC 2LT RCV F-94B 51-5431 521116 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force One of six aircraft on routine radar test flight, disappeared into the overcast, crashed 6 mi SE of K-13 NESS, Ralph D. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-554 500730 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Encountered bad weather, acft crashed on or near Tsu-Shima approx 10 mi W of Pusan NETTERBLAD, John M. USAF 2LT RSC F-84D 48-770 520510 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Radio failure, separated from flight, later bailed out near Wonsan Harbor, rescued NEVATT, Donald E. USAF 1LT RSC F-84E 51-618 520520 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Shot down by MiG-15, bailed out NEVILL, James F. USAF ENS RCV F4U-4 81981 521007 VF-192 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA during close air support mission, crashed, Side Nr 2158, no egress noted NEVILLE, Conrad L. USN SFC RSC AT-6D 42-84412 501101 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by AAA, crashed near Hukkang NEVILLE, Lewis J. USA 1LT KIA F-84E 51-1084 521014 310th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 58th Fighter-Bomber Hit by AAA, wing tank exploded, crashed NEVINS, III, Guy H. USAF TSGT KIA F4U-4B 63046 501207 VMF-323 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by small arms fire while on strafing run near Hagaru-ri, crashed into hillside NEWELL, Hugh "Whiskey" F. USMC A2C NBD C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 NEWELL, James C. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 81101 510502 VF-192 USS Princeton (CV-37) Lost oil pressure,bell tank exploded, ditched in Wonsan Bay NEWMAN, Fred S. USN AL3 MIA PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea NEWMAN, Robert L. USN CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 62991 511121 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, bailed out NEWPORT, Richard B. USMC TSGT KIA B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, NEWSWANGER, Quentin L. USAF LT RSC RF-51D 44-84874 520103 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by gnd fire, rescued (Mustang 368) NEWTON, James G. SAAF MAJ MIA B-26B 44-34247 520331 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last contact at 0045L inbound to target NEWTON, Robert R. USAF UNK INJ C-119B 48-345 510329 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Right engine fell off, crash landed approx 6 mi S of Hongchon, Korea, a VMO-6 (USMC) HTL-4 helo participated in the successful SAR effort NEYLON, FNU USA 1LT KIA F-80C 49-685 520108 80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 8th Fighter-Bomber Hit by ground fire while on a bomb run, resulting in slow gliding turn to the left. Aircraft glided into ground and exploded on impact. NICAISE, JR., Leo J. USAF MARIN MIA UNK UNK 510301 Royal Marines Lost in Pyongyang area NICHOLLS, R. RMARI LT RSC F4U-4 UNK 520609 VF-119 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, engine failure, ditched off Mayang-do, Side Nr. 2096, helo rescue NICHOLS, George W. USN A2C MIA B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do NICHOLS, James L. USAF TSGT WIA B-29A 44-69746 510330 28rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by 15-20 MiGs over Sinuiju at 1300L, landed at Itazuke AB with wounded personnel on board NICHOLSON, Eugene C. USAF 1LT RSC F-84G 51-10404 521012 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by small arms fire, crashed, sank in deep water NICHOLSON, William L. USAF ENS RSC F9F-2 123433 501219 VF-112 USS Philippine Sea (CVFlame out 4 mi from formation, ditched NICKLIN, John E. USN CAPT MIA F-82G 46-357 510526 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th All Weather Bomb Conducting weather recon msn from K-2 to 20 mi N of 38th parallel, last contact at 0710L, air-sea SAR effort conducted until May 31st, results negative NIELSEN, Arild C. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34386 510211 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last radio contact at 0028L enroute to target area, SAR effort negative NIELSEN, David L. USAF 1LT RMC F-80C 49-833 510810 36th Ftr-Int Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Returning from combat msn, bad wx, flame out, successfully bailed out, SAR effort negative NIELSEN, Henry L. USAF 1LT MIA F-86E 52-2891 530412 334th Fighter-Interceptor 4th Fighter-Interceptor Downed by MiG, 4 F-86s engaged by 2 MiGs 20 mi S of Suiho Reservoir (7 mi S of Sakchu) NIEMANN, Robert F. USAF A1C MIA B-29A 44-62011 521230 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs (night fighters), crashed 25 mi N of Pyongyang NIKLES, Rudolf NMI USAF CAPT MIA F7F-3N 80509 511021 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, engine caught fire, Side Nr. WF-14, pilot bailed out near Singosan, crashed into hill, LST-799 helo conducted SAR effort NIMS, Bruce K. USAF MSGT NIJ Cessna 133793 520427 VMO-6 1st MAW Crash landed near Tonggo-ri NINICHUCK, Paul USMC ENS RMC F9F-2 127196 530301 VF-91 USS Philippine Sea Hit by AAA and crashed while pulling out of bombing run NIXON, Edwin A. USN AM3 RSC AD-4NL 124731 511104 VC-35 USS Antietam (CV-36) Catapult malfunction, crashed into water, no injuries NOBLES, R. A. USN AM3 NIJ AD-4NL UNK 521213 VC-35 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA, crash landed at K-18 NOBLES, R. A. USN SGT NBD UNK A77-415 530611 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Circumstances unknown NOLAN, Desmond T. RAAF CAPT RCV F-51D UNK 500806 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Crashed during pass over target near Keni-dong NOLAN, Marlin T. USAF ENS KIA AD-4 123917 501127 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVCrashed into ocean during snowstorm, wreckage & oil slick found, USS McCaffery (DDE-860) conducted SAR effort, results negative NOONAN, William D. USN CAPT KIA F9F-5 126006 530717 VMF-311 MAG-33 Bailed out over Sea of Japan near Pusan, extensive SAR effort negative NORDELL, Robert I. USMC LT NIJ F-80C 663 500915 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Midair with 49-1812 on landing, minor damage NORDGREN, FNU USAF 2LT KIA F-51D 44-74759 511203 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Mid-air collision with another SAAF F-51, crashed into Han River (Mustang 341) NORMAN-SMITH, Peter I. SAAF 1LT RSC F4U-4 81430 511031 VMF-212 USS Rendova (CVEHit by AAA, engine failure, ditched at sea S of Cho-do, rescued NORRBOM, Alonzo L. USMC CAPT RSC F4U-4 97230 530131 VMA-312 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by AAA while attacking bridge near Chaeryong and made wheels up landing on Cho-do NORRIS, Westrick USMC 1LT RCV F-80C 49-528 500807 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Appox 100 yds SE of bridge located approx .25 mi SE of Songju NORRIS, William T. USAF SGT RSC B-29A 42-93974 511109 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night leaflet dropping mission, hit by AAA near Chongju, crew bailed out over P-Y-do, SAR effort conducted NORTHEY, William J.G. USAF SGT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok NORTHRUP, Donald R. USA LT RSC AD-4N 125710 520808 VC-35 USS Essex (CVA-9) Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, ditched near Yang-do NORTON, J. C. USN 2LT KIA B-29A 45-21749 510329 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Two engines out, lost over E. China Sea NW of Okinawa, 2rd ARS Sq, Flight C participated in SAR effort, results negative NOSK, Kenneth L. USAF CPL INJ TBM-3E 53830 511017 Hq Sq MAG-33 On flight from K-1 to K-3, struck cable, crashed, pilot and four passengers bailed out near K-3 NOVAK, P. S. USMC CAPT RCV F-84D 48-717 520811 311th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Lost wing during recovery from dry run at Naktong Bomb Range, crashed NOWICKI, Leo P. USAF SGT INJ HRS-1 127798 520121 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Took off, poss left rudder failure, spun to right about 10 times, then crashed at K-18 NUNNER, Noel USMC 1LT RSC AT-6 UNK 510417 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, crash landed approx 6 mi S of Hongchow NUSE, George H. USA 1LT RSC AT-6F UNK 510202 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Damaged by enemy gnd fire while flying over Haengsong, crash landed NUSE, George H. USA CAPT KIA B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, NUTTING, John M. USAF COL MIA B-26C 44-35407 521007 34th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Day mission, hit by AAA, engulfed in flames, crashed, exploded NYE, Glenn C. USAF ENS MIA F9F-3 123068 500812 VF-51 USS Valley Forge (CVLast seen initiating strafing attack on NK train while under AAA fire - near Kumchon NYHUIS, John H. USN 1LT INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed NYS, Pieere E. USAF 1LT KIA F-51D 44-84908 510730 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Right wing came off, disintegrated while strafing 5 mi N of Koksan at 1615L O'BRIANT, Eric F. USAF LT RSC AD-4W 124762 510914 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Malfunction on catapult launch, aircraft damaged, empennage damage caused vibration and loss of control, ditched inside screen O'BRIEN, Billie E. USN CAPT MIA F-84E 51-687 520909 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 4 F-86s attacked by 2 MiGs, may have bailed out at 1205L O'BRIEN, Warren E. USAF 1LT RCV B-26B 44-34234 500728 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, flying on one engine, crashed into mountain ridge near Chong Ju O'CONNELL, JR., William T. USAF SFC KIA LT-6G 49-3589 530421 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed/burned O'CONNELL, Paul H. USA LT RSC B-26B 44-34236 510121 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Severely damaged by gnd fire, crew bailed out S of Suwon in 25th Inf Div area O'CONNELL, Robert B. USAF LT RSC F9F-2 122579 530708 VF-151 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Engine flare back, ditched at sea O'CONNOR, T. F. USN UNK RCV B-29A 44-61923 500713 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp While attempting to salvo bomb load at Oki-Gunto, one bomb prematurely exploded, crashed near Dogo Island, Japan, five crewmembers successfully bailed out and were O'DANIEL, JR., Robert R. USAF 1LT NIJ B-29A 44-27347 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, successfully recovered at Kimpo AB (K-14) O'DENEAL, Pinkney B. USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4 97022 510807 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, forced to ditch O'DONNELL, Andrew W. USMC SSGT INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed O'FLYNN, John L. USAF TSGT INJ OY-2 124055 510521 VMO-6 1st MAW Bad takeoff, crashed onto airstrip at Chechon O'GRADY, Walter H. USMC LTJG NIJ F4U-5NL UNK 510728 VC-3 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit the edge of the ramp and crashed during night landing O'HARA, Hugh L. USN LTJG RSC AD-4NA 127005 530520 VF-194 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Malfunction during catapult shot, ditched ahead of the carrier O'HEREN, W. J. USN 1LT INJ F-80C 49-807 510301 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed on take-off for combat mission from Taegu AB, total loss O'LEARY, Richard J. USAF 2LT NIJ F-80C 49-809 521203 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Returning from combat mission, stalled, landed short of runway, major damage O'LEARY, William S. USAF LT RSC AD-4 122342 511209 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA while conducting rail cutting runs near Hungnam, ignited 20-mm ammunition, severely damaged the wing, ditched in Wonsan Harbor O'MALLEY, P. J. USN MSGT INJ B-29A 42-94072 500908 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into E. China Sea 5 mi off Okinawa in 200 ft of water, extensive SAR effort conducted O'MARRAH, William B. USAF A2C MIA B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) O'MEARA, JR., James J. USAF 1LT RMC F-51D 44-74384 520304 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, successful belly landing, alive, captured, SAR effort unsuccessful O'NEAL, Floyd B. USAF LTCOL MIA B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR O'NEAL, Julius E. USAF 1LT RMC TN-OY-2 03982 510702 VMO-6 1st MAW Phot recce mission, poss hit by AAA, wreckage located .5 mi W of al-Lyong O'SHEA, Robert J. USMC A2C MIA B-29A 44-62011 521230 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs (night fighters), crashed 25 mi N of Pyongyang O'TOOLE, Damian F. USAF LTJG NIJ F9F-2 123435 521228 VF-23 USS Essex (CVA-9) Flame out, ditched O'TOOLE, L. T. USN LCDR RSC AD-4L 123973 530301 VA-95 USS Philippine Sea Bad takeoff, ditched OBEY, R. J. USN SSGT RCV B-26B 44-34149 501128 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, possible fuel exhaustion, crashed 65 mi NW of Taegu, total loss OBZINA, Frank NMI USAF 2LT RMC F-80C 49-586 521108 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by AAA, bailed out OCHS, Paul J. USAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-698 500719 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Damaged by YaK-9 fighters, crashed 1 mi W of Taejon airfield (South Korea) ODELL, Howard E. USAF 2LT MIA HO3S-1 UNK 500929 VMO-6 MAG-33 Headed for Uijongbu -10 mi NE Seoul, crashed ODENBAUGH, Thomas D. USMC CAPT RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea ODLE, Clarence B. USAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-1853A 510514 36th Ftr-Int Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp AAA, crashed 2 mi SW of Kujang OELSCHIG, JR., Carl H. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34336 511015 13th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire NW of Nanchonjom, 1 engine out, last contact with Dentist Control at 14/2148 hours, bail out order given, SAR effort negative OLCOTT, Ray W. USAF 1LT KIA F-51D 44-64004 511006 39th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 18th Fighter-Bomber One of four aircraft on combat mission, direct hit by AAA, burst into flames and crashed on main supply route near Yongwon-ni, no egress noted OLCOTT, Richard L. USAF TSGT RMC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) OLDEWAGE, Daniel H. USAF 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35388 510902 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn conducting armed recon, hit by AAA while on strafing run, crashed at 2305L near Ichon, SAR effort negative OLIPHANT, Ernest C. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-5 121797 501106 VMF-212 MAG-33 Crashed at Wonsan Airfield during emergency landing, total loss OLIVER, Samuel C. USMC 2LT RMC LT-6G 49-3560 520601 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by ground fire on Hill 884, chute observed OLIVETTE, Ralph K. USA 1LT MIA B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) OLSEN, Arthur R. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-3598 520909 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed while making low-level strafing run against truck convoy 3 mi N of Sariwon, no egress noted OLSON, Allan J. USAF 1LT POW F4U-5N 124528 510713 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Lost contact after 2nd explosion during attack near Namchon-jon OLSON, Arnold E. USMC 1LT RCV F-51D 44-74601 520514 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On fire, crashed into hillside approx 15 mi ENE of K-46, .5 mi NW of Ultun OLSON, Leonard S. USAF SSGT MIA B-26B 44-34339 500629 8th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Hit by shells from exploding train during bombing run, hit power lines, crashed at Sonyu-ri, Imjin-myun, Paju-gun,wreckage sighted 10 NW of Seoul OLSON, Maurice A. USAF CAPT RCV F-51D 44-74716 501219 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Crashed into the sea one mile short of runway at Pusan OLSON, Ralph M. USAF CAPT RCV F-51D 44-72969 500919 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed 3 mi NW of Namwon during strafing run ONZE, Edward J. USAF LT RSC F9F-5 125534 530619 VF-111 USS Boxer (CVA-21) While flying photo escort mission, fuel exhaustion, ditched OPSAHL, D. H. USN 2LT RCV B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB ORACION, Marquis H. USAF 1LT INJ LT-6G 49-3553 520821 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Partial loss of power, controlled crash into mountain ridge OREM, Robert L. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-62011 521230 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs (night fighters), crashed 25 mi N of Pyongyang ORR, Otho A. USAF LT RMC F4U-4 96938 510523 VF-63 USS Philippine Sea (CVCrash not observed. Probably bailed out 12 mi S of Koksan, SAR effort negative OSBORNE, Henry H. USN 1LT RSC F-80C 49-808 510514 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flame out over enemy territory, successful bail out OSBORNE, JR., Charles R. USAF PFC POW B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, OSBORNE, JR., Jess A. USAF MAJ RMC F-84E 50-1127 520919 311th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Four aircraft on combat mission, descending through cloudcover to target area, mid-air collision, destroyed, SAR effort negative OSBURN, John A. USAF 1LT RCV B-26B 44-34349 511001 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Armed recce msn in the Wonsan area, crashed into mountain 25 mi W of Samchok OSBURN, Lovender C. USAF SGT NIJ Meteor A77-385 520512 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Damaged by MiG, crash landed (WE918) OUTHWAITE, M. A. RAAF CAPT MIA F-84E 49-2339 510729 154th Ftr-Esc Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Plowed into the ground while on dive bomb run at 1410L near Kyomipo OVERSTREET, JR., James R. USAF SGT MIA B-26C 44-35874 501202 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA or hit power line at low level Pakchon, NK OVERTON, Donald W. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-5N 12191 530304 VC-3 USS Valley Forge (CVAHit by AAA, engine caught fire, bailed out near Wonsan OVERTON, J. B. USN LT UNK Sea Fury WE #03 520315 Royal Navy Circumstances unknown OVERTON, Richard J. RNAVY SSGT RSC B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L OWENS, Eugene E. USAF CAPT KIA F-84E 51-510 520316 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, burst into flames, crashed at 1800L OWENS, Jasper N. USAF CPL NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB OWENS, Leonard G. USAF ENS NIJ F9F-2B 123528 501220 VF-31 USS Leyte (CV-32) Bad takeoff, ditched OWENS, Richard J. USN MAJ MIA L-19A 50-1592 521004 VMO-6 1st MAW Downed by AAA during recon flight, crashed behind enemy lines OWENS, Robert A. USMC LCDR NIJ F2H-2 124972 510916 VF-172 USS Essex (CV-9) Mid-air collision with F2H-2 flown by Lt jg Keller, landed OK OXLEY, Irad B. USN LCDR KIA F2H-2 124951 511016 VF-172 USS Essex (CV-9) While conducting armed recon mission, hit by AAA, exploded on impact w/ground near Majon-ni, no egress noted OXLEY, Irad B. USN CAPT MIA B-29A 44-62084 500909 325th Bombardment Squadron 92nd Bombardment Hit by AAA, exploded in mid-air near Wolbong-ni, 5 chutes cleared the aircraft OYLER, Ernest R. USAF 1LT INJ C-46D 44-78505 510108 48th Trp Car Sq 1st Trp Car Wg (P) Gear collapsed at Chonju AB, Korea, destroyed two other C-46s PACE, JR., James E. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 62966 511113 VMF-323 MAG-12 Collision with another F4U-4B on runway at K-18 PADACH, JR., John USMC 1LT MIA F-51D 44-74107 501009 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 18th Fighter-Bomber Hit by AAA, crashed near Kwangtan-ni PADILLA, Alexander B. USAF CPT MIA B-26B 44-34223 501019 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, bad weather, reported returning to base PAFFENROTH, Albert W. USAF 1LT MIA F-86E 50-655 520106 334th Fighter-Interceptor 4th Fighter-Interceptor Downed by MiG-15, 4 F-86s attacked by 4 MiGs PAGE, Lester F. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4 81456 500917 VF-23 USS Boxer (CV-21) Crashed into sea on take-off near Yong-Jong-do PAINTER, Ethan A. USN ENS KIA F9F-5 126203 530506 VF-153 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA N of Tanchon, ditched in Sea of Japan, disintegrated on impact PAINTER, Francis E. USN 1LT MIA F-80C 49-1551 521209 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into Han River PAINTER, Harry R. USAF TSGT WIA B-26 UNK 510324 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA during combat msn, landed at Suwon to drop off wounded crew member PAINTER, Ralph H. USAF 1LT RCV C-47 UNK 510527 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF Crashed into mountain after takeoff from Taegu AB PAK, Yon ROKAR 2LT MIA F-84E 49-2386 520905 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Poss damaged by friendly fire, fell apart in mid-air over Kunu-ri, no egress noted PALMER, Alford C. USAF CAPT RMC F-51D 44-73911 510409 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Gnd fire, engine quit, successful bail out, captured by enemy troops near Changpo-ri PALMER, Duncan NMI USAF LTJG NIJ AD-4 123932 530212 VA-95 USS Philippine Sea Landed wheels up on Yo-do due to loss of oil pressure PALMER, G. H. USN AL2 NIJ PBM-5A 122077 501123 VR-21 Bad landing, aircraft filled with water and sank near Sasebo, Japan PALMER, Richard W. USN SSGT MIA B-26B 41-39442 510830 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire, parachutes sighted in crash area PALMIOTTI, Nicholas M. USAF SSGT RCV B-29A 44-61835 511031 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima) PANEPINTO, Carl J. USAF 1LT RMC F-86E 51-2765 530515 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Could not jettison wing tank, attemped to return to base, lost btwn Cho-do & Chinnampo PAPE, Donald L USAF 2LT KIA F-51D 44-63853 511104 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Prob hit by gnd fire, missing after strafing attack, crash not observed (Mustang 363) PAPPAS, Critton J. SAAF CAPT NIJ F-80C 49-739 510301 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by gnd fire, major damage PARHAM, Forrest F. USAF A1C MIA B-26B 44-34666 511125 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night msn, bailed out 5 mi NW of Chorwon, reported icing during last contact at 0507L, SAR effort negative PARHAM, JR., Charles E. USAF ENS RCV F4U-4 82061 501215 VF-193 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, crashed, disintegrated on impact at Yonpo Airfield (3 mi S of Koto-ri) PARIS, Ronald E. USN 2LT MIA B-26C 44-35972 510212 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission on Rte 3 to Hamhung, last contact at 0218L entering target area, SAR effort negative PARK, David H. USAF CAPT KIA RF-51D 44-84652 520802 6146th Air Base Sq ROKAF Downed by AAA near Taepori PARK, Du-won ROKAF LT NIJ F-80C 49-697 501015 51st Ftr-Int Gp Midair collision with 49-675, repaired PARK, FNU USAF A1C RMC B-29A 44-86343 520913 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air over Suiho Hydroelectric Plant PARKER, JR., Fred NMI USAF 1LT KIA LT-6G 49-3547 521129 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, crewman captured, crashed PARKER, James N. USA 1LT WIA RB-26C 44-35675 511008 12th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Returning from night photo recon msn, bad weather, landed short of runway at K-13 PARKER, Joseph B. USAF 1LT MIA AT-6D 42-85723 511209 6148th Tactical Control Group 6147th Tactical Control Possibly downed by AAA at approx 1525L PARKER, Lonnie L. USAF 1LT RCV H-5H 49-2009 501128 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Low on fuel, landed 10 mi N of K-29 , 25 mi NW of Pyongyang PARKER, Robert B. USAF 2LT NIJ F-80C 49-719 511105 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Mid-air collision with 49-675 PARKER, William B. USAF 1LT KIA RF-80C 44-85142 530113 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Engine trouble, ditched in the ocean near Cho-do PARKERSON, Charles R. USAF CAPT RSC HTL-3 124566 510825 HQ-33 MAG-33 Lost power, crashed in 3 fathoms of water. Crew swam to shore PARKINS, Clarence W. USMC 1LT RCV C-119B 49-168 510323 50th Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Caught fire, five crew members successfully bailed out PARKINSON, Charles F. USAF CAPT MIA UNK UNK 501129 Royal Marines Lost between Koto-ri and Hagaru-ri PARKINSON-CUMINE, R. N. RMARI 1LT RSC B-29A 44-61835 511031 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima) PARKMAN, James J. USAF 2LT RCV AD-2 122298 520506 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, caught fire, crashed into ridge PARKS, Donald L. USMC 2LT RMC F-86E 51-2801 520904 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Damaged by MiG, gyro-radio compass malfunction, bailed out near Port Arthur (Dairen) China PARKS, Roland W. USAF TSGT RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea PARKS, SR., Robert F. USAF 2LT RCV AT-6D 44-86145 500923 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Lost 3 mi SE of Kumchon, was working with F-51s, went into spin, wings came off, crashed PARMER, David L. USA CPL RCV B-29A 44-61835 511031 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima) PARR, Charley O. USAF LTJG RSC F9F-2 123666 520502 VF-111 USS Valley Forge (CVDitched due to fuel exhaustion approx. 35 mi from K-18, Side Nr. 112 PARR, JR., Warren S. USN LTJG KIA AD-4L 123949 510908 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA on bombing run against a bridge, burst into flame and crashed PARSE, JR., Joseph B. USN SGT RCV HRS-2 127822 530325 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Crashed and burned during test hop from Ascom City, Korea PARSELL, Richard S. USMC ADC RSC AD-4W 124084 510113 VC-110 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure on takeoff, ditched PARSONS, Jack USN LT KIA RF-51D 44-84863 520106 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by gnd fire, caught fire, began spinning and augured into hill (Mustang 353) PARSONSON, Laurence W. SAAF CAPT MIA RF-51D 44-84537 520810 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by AAA during strafing run, crashed at 0625L PARTRIDGE, Frederick R. USAF 1LT RSC F-51D 44-74154 510419 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Damaged by gnd fire, crash landed E of Yonan PASQUALICCHIO, Robert P. USAF CAPT KIA AU-1 129357 521022 VMA-212 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, crashed and exploded near Paekto-dong PASS, Bruce M. USMC A2C NBD C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 PATE, William H. USAF SSGT INJ SB-29 44-84124 510131 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS No. 3 & 4 engines and electrical system failed, crashed 3 mi SE of Johnson AB PATERSON, Ralph C. USAF CPL NIJ H-5G 48-545 510309 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Crashed into mountainside on frontline, destroyed PATTERSON, FNU USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 97352 510118 VMF-212 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, engine failed, crash landed near Suwon PATTERSON, JR., Russell G. USMC 1LT MIA F-51D 44-72533 520613 67th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 18th Fighter-Bomber Downed by gnd fire, hit the ground in 45 degree dive, exploded PATTON, George V. USAF ENS MIA F4U-4 81581 510310 VF-192 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by enemy fire & crashed near Changhung-ni, 15 mi E of Pukchong, SAR effort negative PATTON, William E. USN LT KIA F2H-2P 128879 530723 VC-61 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Crashed into the sea upon entering the landing pattern, cause undetermined PAUL, Daniel R. USN CAPT RCV C-54D 42-72495 510114 4th Trp Car Sq 61st Trp Car Gp Crashed into hill 3 mi NW of Taejon, Korea (K-5) PAUL, Lawrence E. USAF LTJG MIA AD-4N 125757 530712 VA-155 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Crashed at sea when the aircraft failed to pull out of a practice rocket run PAWER, JR., Jacob L. USN 2LT RCV F-80C 49-671 500910 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Attacked enemy tank, crashed, exploded 4 mi S of Songok tong PAYNE, Glenn NMI USAF 1LT RCV F-51D 44-84600 520707 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Mid-air collision with Navy F-4U PAYNE, Hildreth L. USAF 1LT RSC AT-6F 44-82529 510226 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by gnd fire near Taejon, engine fire, successful bailout PAYNE, William H. USA CAPT RMC B-26B 44-34420 520530 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last known location Purple Four, last contact with Dentist at 2107L PAYTON, JR., John NMI USAF LT RSC UNK UNK 510128 HMS Theseus Downed PEACH, FNU RNAVY MAJ RCV F-51D 44-74984 510711 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Crashed near Chinhae, 15 mi N of airfield (Mustang 316) PEARCE, L. B. SAAF 1LT KIA F-51D 45-11514 501111 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On combat mission in an element of four aircraft, hit by gnd fire, crashed into the top of a ridge while strafing troops, 3 mi E of Pukchin PEARSON, Bernard L. USAF LTCOL NIJ C-47A 43-48077 520820 8th Air Base Gp Both engines failed, all personnel on board bailed out successfully, aircraft crashed 17 mi E of K-13 PEARSON, Rogers L. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do PECK, James K. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4B UNK 530327 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA and exploded, forced to bail out 15 m NW Chinnampo PECK, Robert O. USMC 1LT NIJ AD-3 122757 530508 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hydraulic system failure, landing gear failed during emergency landing at K-6 PEDERSON, Donald M. USMC LTJG RMC AD-4 123863 530517 VA-95 USS Philippine Sea Hit by AAA, bailed out near Tanchon, SAR effort negative PEEL, Gaylord A. USN LTJG NIJ PBM-5A 122077 501123 VR-21 Bad landing, aircraft filled with water and sank near Sasebo, Japan PEFLEY, John W. USN CPT MIA AT-6F 44-82520 500917 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Flying tactical air control mission, lost in Pohang-Kigye-Angang-ni area, cause unknown, SAR effort negative PEIFFER, Alfred G. USA ALC RSC AD-4N 126937 530625 VA-45 USS Lake Champlain Catapult malfunctioned, lost overboard as a result of runway shot PELOQUIN, A. E. USN 1LT RMC B-26B 44-34750 510917 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) On special daytime recon msn in CT and BU areas, last reported over K-46 at 1532L PELSER, Frederick P. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4B 63071 500815 VMF-323 USS Badoeng Strait Crashed into water after catapult launch PENN, Lloyd S. USMC LT RSC HO3S-1 123121 511214 HU-1 Lost power after takeoff, crashed into the water near Cho-Do PENNEY, Kimball USN 1LT MIA B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR PENNINGER, Roger W. USAF CAPT RMC B-26B 44-34715 520607 37th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crew reported being hit at 2255I and bailing out PENNY, David E. USAF 1LT KIA F-84E 51-562 530113 428th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, right wing fell off, crashed into water PENTECOST, JR., John R. USAF A2C KIA B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort PEOPLES, JR., Harry T. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-5 122041 510520 VMF-212 MAG-33 Engine failure, crashed on take-off,flipped over PEQUES, Dock H. USMC 1LT RSC C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 PERAKAKIS, Angelos RHAF 1LT RSC F-51D 856 510617 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by AAA while on armed recce mission, bailed out over water, SAR helo rescue PERCY, Bernard USAF CPL RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) PEREIRA, Richard J. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-4 82011 501104 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA damaged tail section, bailed out in friendly lines near Hamhung (S of Sudong) PERKINS, Bertran L. USMC CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 63021 510614 HqSq-12 MAG-12 Engine failed during armed recon mission near Mungyong PERKINS, Bertran L. USMC CDR KIA P2V-3 122972 511226 VP-6 Ditched at sea, extremely adverse conditions, six crewmembers rescued PERKINSON, Robert J. USN SSGT RCV C-54D 42-72495 510114 4th Trp Car Sq 61st Trp Car Gp Crashed into hill 3 mi NW of Taejon, Korea (K-5) PERONTO, James F. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-589 501220 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Returning from armed recce mission, mid-air collision with 25th FIS acft over Kimpo AB PERRY, Charles R. USAF CAPT RMC F9F-2B 123602 510618 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by gnd fire near Hyon-ni, bailed out over enemy territory, alive on the ground PERRY, Jack E. USMC 1LT RCV C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 PERRY, Margaret F. USAF CAPT NIJ B-29A 44-62108 510410 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage PERRY, Marshall F. USAF 1LT INJ F-84E 51-591 521014 430th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Low on fuel, decided to go around, flame out, crashed 200 yds off N end of runway at K-8 PERRY, Thomas D. USAF PFC WIA B-29A 42-93974 511109 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night leaflet dropping mission, hit by AAA near Chongju, crew bailed out over P-Y-do, SAR effort conducted PERSHICA, Joseph P. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) PERSON, Robert L. USAF 2LT INJ F-80C 49-577 510307 26th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Crashed short of runway at Tsuiki AB while returning from combat mission PERSONS, John E. USAF PFC RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea PESKA, Edward NMI USA LTJG RSC F9F-2 123636 521228 VF-721 USS Kearsarge (CVAFlame out, ditched near formation PESTER, F. J. USN LT INJ F-80C 49-834 501130 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA at Nanyajin, fuel starvation, crashed while attempting emergency landing PETCOFF, Boris V. USAF LT NIJ F-80C 49-675 501015 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Midair collision with 49-697 PETCOFF, Boris V. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86343 520913 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air over Suiho Hydroelectric Plant PETERS, Spiro J. USAF LTJG RSC AD-2 122247 520108 VF-194 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by small arms fire, ditched in Wonsan Harbor 15 mi S of Hungnam PETERSON, A. A. USN 2LT RMC F-86E 50-630 520115 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by MiG, bailed out at 1435L PETERSON, Daniel D. USAF CAPT NIJ F-80C 49-784 500814 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, wing on fire for 42 minutes, gear-up landing at Ashiya AB PETERSON, FNU USAF A3C MIA B-26B 44-34542 520306 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last radio contact at 060100L, target at BA8911 PETERSON, Norman W. USAF 2LT RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) PETERSON, Robert D. USAF CAPT NIJ F-80C 49-604 510324 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit cables while on low altitude strafing run E of Seoul, lost part of wing PETERSON, Vern F. USAF 1LT RSC B-26C 44-35844 520611 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA, heavily damaged, crew successfully bailed out near Cho-do PETREE, William B. USAF 1LT RCV F4U-4B 62967 510429 VMF-323 MAG-12 Recce flight, hit in wing root by enemy gnd fire, acft uncontrollable, no egress noted PETRICK, Earl F. USMC CAPT NIJ F4U-4 97067 511030 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, damaged during SAR effort for Stanfill, wheels-up landing at K-47 PETRINO, Armando R. USMC A2C MIA B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK PETTIT, Thomas J. USAF LT KIA F-80C 49-532 500906 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Aircraft wreckage recovered off Ashiya (Kyushu) Japan, extensive SAR effort negative PETTY, James H. USAF CAPT KIA F-84E 51-655 520302 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Gnd fire, could not eject, crashed into hill 1 mi S of Charyongwan PEUTER, James V. USAF LT INJ F-80C UNK 510219 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed near Taegu, Korea PEYSER, Harry F USAF 1LT NBD B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort PHALEN, Robert F. USAF SSGT MIA B-26B 520404 13th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, last contact at 0330L, crashed near Haeju, NK PHELPS, Ralph L. USAF CDR MIA F2H-2 125668 530123 VF-11 USS Kearsarge (CVAApparently hit by AAA in a dive, crashed 5 mi W of Wonsan PHILLIPS, Denny P. USN 2LT MIA B-29A 44-86268 510407 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter PHILLIPS, Duane M. USAF MAJ RCV AU-1 129329 520814 VMA-212 MAG-12 Engine failure during landing caused aircraft to crash and catch fire PHILLIPS, Hyde NMI USMC 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86343 520913 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air over Suiho Hydroelectric Plant PHILLIS, William K. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-27262 530127 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Lost over Korea, crashed in UN territory near Tom-ni, 10 crew members bailed out successfully PHY, Ralph I. USAF CAPT MIA F7F-3N 80602 520710 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Fire on A/C, TSGT Henson bailed out and witnessed the A/C crash and burn. TSGT Henson rescued by helo. SAR for CPT proved negative PIANA, Paul R. USMC LT INJ F-80C 49-1817 510208 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Oil pressure dropped, engine quit, bailed out 40 mi N of Taegu PICKETT, Herbert L. USAF CAPT MIA RB-45C 48-015 501204 Recon Det A, 84th On photo recon mission along Yalu River, downed by MiG-15s over land, last contact at 1215L, extensive SAR effort conducted over water off the coast of Korea PICUCCI, James J. USAF 1Lt KIA B-26B 44-34233 501003 13th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night Intruder msn, Pyongyang/Wonsan-east coast, last contact at 0048L, apparently crashed at sea, SAR effort negative PIERCE, Luther S. USAF PFC NIJ AD-4Q 124066 510321 VA-65 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, wheels up crash landing at Seoul Airfield due to battle damage PIERCE, Robert W. USMC LTJG INJ F4U-4 97277 520202 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVTail wheel caught during deck take-off, crashed and burned PIERSON, Paul P. USN 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35407 521007 34th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Day mission, hit by AAA, engulfed in flames, crashed, exploded PINCUS, Herbert NMI USAF SGT RMC Meteor A77-982 530615 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Downed by enemy ground fire, successfully bailed out PINKSTONE, Donald W. RAAF 2LT RSC AT-6D 41-84197 501024 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Shot down on mountain near Koto-ri, S of Choshin Lake, 75 mi N. of Wonsan PIONTEK, Thomas J. USAF SGT RSC B-29A 44-61656 511022 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Downed by 2-3 MiGs at 1517L, No. 1 engine and hydraulic system knocked out, crew successfully bailed out over Yellow Sea, 3rd ARS rescue PIRANIEN, Jack NMI USAF 1LT RSC F-86E 51-2730 511218 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA, bailed out into Yellow Sea near Cho-do PISTOLE, George M. USAF 1LT RCV F-51D 255 500928 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Damaged by Yak, engine smoking, went into spin, low altitude bail out 10 mi NW of Waegwan PITCHFORD, Donald L USAF CPL RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea PITRE, Ernest J. USA PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok PITTMAN, Byron H. USA CAPT KIA F-51D 45-11407 510705 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Led 4-ship flight on armed recon mission, hit by ground fire while conducting bomb run, exploded in mid-air at 1440L, at Hakkyo-ri (4 mi S of Hukkyo-ri) PITTMAN, Walter E. USAF ENS RSC AD-4 129014 530313 VA-125 USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Hit by AAA over Kowon, ditched W. of Hodo-Pando, Wonsan Harbor PLACE, David B. USN 1LT RCV B-26B 44-34331 510217 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA in target area, exploded in mid-air 5 mi NW of Seoul near Wansan-ni PLATT, Hamilton C. USAF 1LT RCV F-84E 49-2410 520910 310th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine failure 2 minutes after take-off, on fire, right wing struck side of hill, unsuccessful bailout PLECHA, Albert E. USAF 2LT MIA F-80C 49-862 510923 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp One of four F-80s on bombing run near Sukchon at 1640 hrs, heavy AAA, crash not observed, did not rejoin flight upon completion of run PLEISS, Lewis P. USAF 1LT MIA F-51D 44-74518 520301 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flt of 4 acft, poss hit during target run by AAA PLEVYAK, Raymond T. USAF SSGT RSC B-29A 44-86247 511118 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed on take-off at Yokota Air Base, no crew fatalities PLUMLEY, William R. USAF LT RSC AD-3 122758 510902 VA-923 USS Bon Homme Engine failure shortly after take-off, ditched PODNAR, Joseph USN LTJG MIA F4U-4 97011 510918 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, crashed and exploded near Ambyon, no egress noted PODORSON, Harold R. USN LTCOL NIJ F4U-4B 97531 510614 VMF-214 MAG-12 Emergency landing at Taegu after engine failure POINDEXTER, James W. USMC CAPT RSC HRS-1 127784 520529 HMR-161 1st Mar Div On SAR msn for Lt Sterrett, flew over hill, lost power, hit tree stump 2 mi E of Hapsu, Side Nr. 1, SAR aircraft over crash site and in contact with downed crew POINTER, Eugene V. USMC SGT RMC C-46D 44-78038 520219 83rd Trp Car Sq 437th Trp Car Wg (P) Night insertion msn, last contact at 0202L, double agent detonated grenade before bail out POLDERVAART, Leo A. USAF CAPT MIA F4U-5N 121832 501017 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Ferry flight from Kimpo to Wonsan, bad wx at Wonsan, lost while returning to Kimpo POLEN, Richard A. USMC COL RCV F-51D 44-74638 510701 67th TRW/CC 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by gnd fire, bailed out 5 mi W of Kaesong, but open chute became entangled with acft POLIFKA, Karl L. USAF 1LT POW F-80C 49-519 510613 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire near Kanggubi, caught fire, successfully ejected, SAR effort negative POLK, Warren F. USAF LT NIJ F4U-4 UNK 520616 VF-114 USS Philippine Sea (CVDitched after engine failure while enroute fm Yokosuka to Korea POLKOWSKE, Max I. USN 1LT NBD F-80C UNK 500709 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Lost at sea in overcast 60 mi NW of Itazuke Japan, SAR effort negative POLLARD, JR., Leon W. USAF 1LT INJ AT-6D 44-81405 510826 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Damaged by gnd fire, caught fire, crew bailed out, crashed N. of Imjin River POMEROY, Robert H. USAF ATAN RCV PBM-5 84622 511125 VP-46 Crash landed due to high winds at Iwakuni POOLE, Dale A. USN A2C MIA B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) POPE, James D. USAF 1LT RSC F-86E 51-2722 520904 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiGs, ejected over Yellow Sea near P-Y-do PORTER, Ira M. USAF CAPT POW F4U-4B 97444 520502 VMF-212 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, caught fire, successful bail out, captured PORTER, JR., Perry W. USMC A1C MIA B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do PORTER, James H. USAF MAJ NIJ F4U-4 UNK 521108 VMA-312 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by AAA, made emergency landing at K-6, aircraft total loss PORTER, Mervin B. USMC LT RSC AD-4 123838 530323 VA-95 USS Philippine Sea Lost oil, engine failure, ditched PORTER, P. E. USN LT KIA F4U-4B 97314 511209 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVCollided with another aircraft during training flight, crashed in water PORTERFIELD, JR., James T. USN 1LT NIJ B-26B 44-34531 511009 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, serious vibration on take-off, crashed POTTER, Arlo S. USAF CAPT MIA F7F-3N 80600 520612 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 After aircraft conducted napalm run against vehicles, flare aircraft observed two explosions approx 5 mi S of Sinmak, no radio contact POTTER, Morris L. USMC 1LT MIA F-84G 51-796 530717 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Failed to pull out of bomb run, crashed, no egress noted POTTER, Thomas L. USAF ENS RSC AD-4 UNK 530210 VF-54 USS Valley Forge (CVAEngine failure while attempting emergency landing, ditched POULSON, D. P. USN CAPT NIJ YH-19 49-2016 520502 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Returning from patient evacuation mission near Inchon, crash landed in mud flats when engine failed (fuel pressure loss) POULTON, Gail W. USAF 1LT NBD F-84E 51-556 520222 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Leading 3-ship training flight, flying at high-speed, low altitude, hit power lines, crashed into S. Korean village (Tsu Bu) 1 mi N of K-1 POUND, John E. USAF CAPT KIA F-51D 45-11647 510118 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into the sea near Pultang-do, SK, 10 mi W of Yonan (N of Inchon) POWERS, JR., Joe H. USAF 1LT RSC AT-6F 44-81691 501217 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed into the sea E of 38th Parallel, crewmen picked up by ROK fishermen near Mokpo POWERS, Lawrence J. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 42-94045 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by MiGs near Namsi airfield at 0920L, last seen in a tight spiral, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, POYNOR, Con F USAF A2C RCV B-29A 44-62167 520830 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Missed approach, attempted to go around, crashed 4 mi NE of Taegu, SK near village of Sangdaegok-tong PRASNIKAR, James C. USAF CAPT NIJ HO3S-1 122528 520615 MAMS-12 MAG-12 Lost control during hovering maneuvers and crashed 3 mi W of K-6 PRATER, Joe M. USMC PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok PRATER, Lovell E. USA CAPT MIA F-86A 49-1338 511108 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp 4 F-86s escorting RF-80 near Sinanju, attacked by 10-12 MiGs, 1340L, last seen headed West and may have been streaming fuel, may have bailed out, SAR effort negative PRATT, Charles W. USAF 1LT RCV F-82G 46-400 501207 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Night weather recon mission, crashed 18 mi from K-14 due to loss of power and icing PRATT, Clifford F. USAF CAPT INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed PRAWDZIK, Stanley NMI USAF COL RCV F-84E 50-1168 511105 HQ, 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Low on fuel, unsuccessful bail out near Chwachen-ni, 8 mi N of K-9 PRENDERGAST, Albert C. USAF LT RSC AD-4 122325 511209 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, ditched in Wonsan Harbor PRENDERGAST, Francis J. USN LT RSC AD-3 122313 520115 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA, complete loss of oil, engine failure, ditched in Wonsan Harbor PRENDERGAST, Francis J. USN MAJ RSC F4U-4 96991 510315 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, engine failure, crash landed in Han River near Munson PRESLEY, Frank H. USMC CAPT RMC RF-51D UNK 510326 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Downed by small arms fire PRESTON, William N. USAF FLTLT RSC B-26B 44-34279 500814 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Ran out of fuel enroute from Korea to Iwakuni AB, crash landed on beach, destroyed PRETTY, W. J. RAAF PRICE, Charles H. 1LT USAF RMC RF-51D UNK 520217 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg MSGT RSC B-29A 45-21822 520129 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully PRICE, Clarence C. USAF SFC MIA LT-6G 49-3576 530310 6148th Tactical Control 6147th Tactical Control Acft observed going down in flames, no chutes, explosion PRICE, Forrest L. USA CAPT RSC B-29A 44-61656 511022 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Downed by 2-3 MiGs at 1517L, No. 1 engine and hydraulic system knocked out, crew successfully bailed out over Yellow Sea, 3rd ARS rescue PRICE, Frank E. USAF 1LT RCV F-86E 50-681 511215 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Damaged by MiGs, lost hydraulic system, aborted landing, bailed out, chute did not open PRINDLE, William F. USAF 2LT RCV F4U-5 121982 510710 VMF-212 MAG-33 Crashed in bad weather near Chechon, SAR effort hampered by poor weather conditions PRIOR, James J. USMC 2LT RSC F4U-4B 62918 510706 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, main fuel cell damaged over enemy area, fuel exhaustion, bailed out, rescued PRIOR, James J. USMC LTJG RSC AD-3 122753 511003 VA-923 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, engine quite during landing approach, ditched near Carrier Task Force PROBYN, R. W. USN CPL INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed PROTIVA,JR., Thomas H. USAF TSGT MIA B-26B 44-34257 510405 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA, night intruder, Kunu-ri-Sinanju-Pyongyang, last contact inbound to target PROUD, JR., Robert L. USAF LT RSC F4U-4B 97515 511121 VF-53 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by small arms fire while strafing trucks on the road SE of Wonsan, lost power, bailed out over Wonsan Harbor .5 mi from Yo-do PRUITT, B. C. USN 1LT NBD C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 PRUNIER, Vaughn D. USAF LCDR RCV AD-2 122277 511218 VF-194 USS Valley Forge (CVDestroyed by own bomb blast, ditched in Wonsan Harbor PUGH, Benjamin T. USN 1LT KIA F-80C 49-768 510923 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, caught fire, reported shutting off engine, went into dive, crashed into the water at high speed at 1700L, no egress noted PUGH, William A. USAF BGEN NIJ HTL-4 UNK 510127 VMO-6 1st MAW Flipped over while landing after hitting guide wire 5 feet off the ground PULLER, Lewis B. USMC LT KIA F4U-4 81881 520802 VF-193 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA during bridge strike and crashed near Tanchon, Korea, Side Nr. 304B, no egress noted PULLIAM, II, William E. USN 1LT INJ F9F-2 127157 520614 VMF-115 MAG-33 Damaged when adjacent ordnance on adjacent aircraft detonated PULSIPHER, Lee C. USMC LT RSC F4U-4 UNK 530503 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA and ditched PURCELL, E. B. USN 1LT INJ Cessna 133785 520403 VMO-6 1st MAW Crash landed near Sinsan-Ni, Korea PURDUM, F. K. USMC FLTLT KIA Meteor A77-189 520422 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by gnd fire, wing fell off, unsuccessful bail out at low altitude PURSSEY, Ian G.S. RAAF 1LT NIJ TN-OY-2 03962 511001 VMO-6 1st MAW Crashed on take-off in river near Sinchon due to severe downdraft, total loss PYTKO, Albert R. USMC 2LT RCV F-86F 52-4457 530630 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Gnd fire, failed to pull out of strafing run, crashed QUAGLEY, Joseph M. USAF WO NIJ F7F-3N 80555 510402 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, emergency landing at K-13, aircraft total loss QUAGLIOTTI, Donald NMI USMC CAPT RMC B-26C 44-35882 530517 13th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Hit by AAA, right engine burned off, crew members bailed out, VMF(N)-513 pilots conducted SAR effort QUESNELL, Raymond W. USAF CAPT INJ HRS-1 127798 520121 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Took off, poss left rudder failure, spun to right about 10 times, then crashed at K-18 QUICK, III, William H. USMC TSGT MIA B-26B 44-34223 501019 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, bad weather, reported returning to base QUIDER, Chester D. USAF LTJG MIA F9F-5 128124 530425 VF-153 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Catapult shot, crashed into ocean on take-off, sank QUIEL, Lawrence L. USN ENS MIA F4U-4 H-210 530505 VF-152 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, wreckage observed burning on the ground near Wonsan QUINLEY, William M. USN ENS RCV F9F-2 123544 530327 VF-91 USS Philippine Sea Bounced over barrier, crashed into parked aircraft QUINN, Donald R. USN 1LT RMC B-26C 44-34600 520113 8th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing At 2350-I, about 10 miles northwest of Sunan and at an altitude of 4,000 feet, the pilot ordered the crew to bail out. The two known survivors, the pilot and navigator, QUINN, John S. USAF 1LT INJ T-7 41-21069 510719 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg F4U hit the T-7 while conducting missed approach at K-3, T-7 waiting to take off RAAB, JR., Carl F. USAF 2LT RCV F-51D 45-11404 501016 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Collided with L-17 control aircraft near Haeju, crashed RABUN, Wayne J. USAF AD2 UNK P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB RABY, James H. USN CPL RCV B-29A 44-86400 520331 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Four minutes after take-off, struck a small hill near village of Daimon, 6 mi NW of Yokota AB, Japan and burned RACKLEY, Carrol L. USAF ENS NIJ AD-4 127862 521204 VA-923 USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Hit by AAA near Pyongyang, successfully bailed out over friendly territory RADEBAUGH, Willis USN CPT MIA RF-80A 45-8392 501020 8th Tac Recon Sq 543rd Tac Spt Gp Single ship photo mission from Saindong to Songchon, NK, flyingin overcast, last radio contact 20 mi S of Pyongyang RADER, Benjamin N. USAF TSGT RCV F4U-5 122028 501203 VMF-212 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Did not recover from strafing run, hit side of hill 5 mi W of Koto-ri RADFORD, Charley L. USMC ENS RSC F4U-4 81350 500915 VF-24 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hard landing buckled fuselage RADTKE, Hermann J. USN 1LT RMC F-86E 50-673 511128 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, 4 F-86s vs. 10 MiG-15s, no chute observed, Sinanju area RAGLAND, Dayton W USAF 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-763 510325 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Severely damaged by gnd fire near Chechon, total loss RAGLAND, JR., John M. USAF SGT RCV B-26B 44-34331 510217 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA in target area, exploded in mid-air 5 mi NW of Seoul near Wansan-ni RAIHL, Frank A USAF CAPT KIA F4U-4 97225 510422 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by heavy AAA, crashed, and exploded on impact near Sariwon airfield RAINALTER, William J. USMC LTJG RSC F4U-4 96951 520802 VF-871 USS Essex (CVA-9) Insufficient air speed leaving bow, crashed ahead of the ship RALSTON, Wesley L. USN LT NIJ B-26B 44-34313 511227 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Hydraulic line damaged by gnd fire, recovered at K-46 RAMSEY, FNU USAF CAPT MIA F-51D 44-73475 511210 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Four F-51Ds conducting rail cut interdiction mission, hit by heavy AAA, wingmen observed large explosion approx 1 mi S of target which was believed to be this aircraft, RAMSEY, JR., Robert D. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34692 520531 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, downed by Soviet AAA RAMSEY, Robert J. USAF 2LT MIA Cessna 133783 520806 VMO-6 1st MAW Artillery spotting mission behind enemy lines, hit by AAA, two chutes observed RANDALL, Burton W. USMC ENS KIA F9F-2B 123618 510605 VF-23 USS Princeton (CV-37) Crashed into flight deck,caught fire, exploded, SAR effort negative RANDOLPH, JR., Philip S. USN 1LT RCV B-26C 44-35745 510903 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Returning from combat mission, crashed .25 mile off end of runway at K-9 (Pusan East) RANDOLPH, John B. USAF SSGT MIA B-26B 44-34543 510324 729th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Low-level day mission N of Pyongyang, hit by AAA, crash landed 5 mi N of Sunan RANES, William H.B. USAF TSGT WIA RB-29A UNK 500921 31st Strat Recon Sq (Photo) Damaged by AAA over Pyongyang RANKIN, JR., Loyson R. USAF MAJ RSC F4U-5 121945 510905 VMF-212 MAG-33 While leading a flight of four aircraft, hit by AAA near Sohu-ri, lost oil pressure, bailed out over the valley near Chinbu-ri RANKIN, William H. USMC CAPT INJ F4U-4B 97490 520506 VMF-323 MAG-12 Lost oil pressure, forced to ditch off shore RANSOM, Louis T. USMC 1LT NBD F-84G 51-1100 521226 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into the sea during navigation training flight RASE, JR., Albert E. USAF LTJG KIA F4U-4 97139 510804 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Crashed on takeoff due to partial power failure, extensive SAR effort negative RATHBONE, Henry B. USN CPL MIA C-47D 44-77261 510430 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Leaflet dropping mission along Seoul-Wonsan Hwy. Last transmission 50 mi S of Wonsan RATTI, Joseph C. USA CAPT RSC F4U-4B 97480 510921 VMF-312 MAG-12 Ditched in Wonsan Harbor due to mechanical failure RAUSE, Robert USMC LT RSC F-51D 44-14449 520101 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Damaged while attacking storage areas E of Sibyon-ni, bailed out over friendly territory, rescued from minefiled by 45th Inf Div personnel (Mustang 350) RAUTENBACK, J. H. SAAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34689 520708 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, other acft sighted crash site, last contact at 2300L RAWLS, JR., Holman C. USAF LTJG RSC F4U UNK 530103 VF-92 USS Valley Forge (CVAEngine failure enroute to target, ditched RAWSTHORNE, E. A. USN LTJG KIA F4U-4 81877 510730 VF-821 USS Princeton (CV-37) Engine stalled, exploded on impact with water RAY, Donald V. USN SSGT MIA B-26B 44-34563 510507 729th Bombardment Squadraon 452nd Bomb Wing Hit by ground fire, right engine S of Pyongyang, some crewmembers bailed out 10 mi E of Sinmak, Navy and Air Force fighter aircraft and helo conducted SAR effort RAYMOND, Gerald W. USAF LT MIA UNK UNK 530105 Royal Navy Circumstances unknown RAYNER, B. E. RNAVY 2LT RSC F-82G 46-373A 510212 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Functional test flight over Fukuoka, crashed .5 mi NW of Brady AB REBERG, Frederick A. USAF 2LT RMC LT-6G 49-3591 530521 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by gnd fire near Paekhyon-ni, two parachutes landed near enemy lines REBMAN, JR., Ben C. USA 1LT MIA F-84E 51-549 511110 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 12 F84s attacked by 24-30 MiG-15s 30 mi SW of Pyongyang, 1208L, SAR effort negative REBO, Michael G. USAF 1LT RSC F-84E 51-559 520521 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by own bomb blast at 1350L, rescued REDDERSON, Floyd F. USAF LT KIA F4U-4 80947 510603 VF-783 USS Bon Homme Failed to remain airborne after catapult shot, spun in, SAR effort negative REDMOND, Eugene D. USN LTCOL KIA F4U-4B 62944 510730 VMF-312 MAG-12 Collided with aircraft which was out of control after being hit by AAA near Pyongyang REED, Harry W. USMC CPL INJ SB-29 44-84124 510131 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS No. 3 & 4 engines and electrical system failed, crashed 3 mi SE of Johnson AB REED, Otis L. USAF 2LT RCV F-84E 51-526 510831 8th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 49th Fighter-Bomber Hit by gnd fire over Sariwon, left wing tank came off, exploded REED, Ronald W. USAF TSGT NIJ B-29A 45-21725 510406 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea REED, Roy R, USAF A2C RSC B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort REES, Charles H. USAF MAJ RSC F-51D 44-74460 510405 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Gnd fire, coolant loss, near Munsan-ni, bailed out S of Imjin River inside friendly lines REES, John W. USAF LTJG NIJ AD-3W 122884 501120 VC-11 Det Ditched at sea. Probably operating out of Japan REESE, John W. USN 1LT RCV F-80C 49-486 510520 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Nose wheel tire blew out, crashed on take-off, caught fire, rescued by Japanese policemen REESER, Edwin B. USAF 1LT NIJ B-29A 44-86295 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, landed at Kimpo AB (K-14) REETER, William E. USAF 2LT RCV AT-6F 44-82521 500820 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Lost NW of Waegwan (Uiryong), last contact at 1355L REEVES, JR., Ernest J. USAF 1LT MIA F-86E 50-612 520111 25th Fighter Interceptor 51st Fighter Interceptor On 11 January1952, Lt Reeves was scheduled on a Counter Air mission over North Korea. At approximately 1540 houre., MIG 151 a were spotted, Lt Reeves started firing REEVES, Thiel M. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-62011 521230 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs (night fighters), crashed 25 mi N of Pyongyang REHM, Harry M. USAF 2LT NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB REICHE, Paul H. USAF 1LT RSC F-51D UNK 500807 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Bailed out over water, rescued REICHMAN, Omar J. USAF A1C MIA B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK REID, JR., Elbert J. USAF 1LT RMC L-19 51-12374 530326 Hq Stry 92nd AFA Bn Possibly hit by AAA, crashed REID, Landon J. USA PFC RCV H-5G 48-555 510913 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Downed by enemy fire 2 mi S of Chongong-ni during SAR effort behind enemy lines REID, Lawrence A. USAF 1LT RCV AT-6F 44-82541 510109 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Low on fuel, crashed near Checon, (Tanyang) Korea REILICH, Yale R. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4B 82506 501027 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, crashed near Naejung-ni in the Chosin Reservoir area REILLY, JR., Frank K. USMC ENS RSC F9F-2 123441 500918 VF-111 USS Philippine Sea (CVDitched due to fuel exhaustion REIMERS, Earl R. USN ENS RSC F9F-2 127132 520103 VF-111 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, serious fuel leak, ditched in Songjin Harbor REIMERS, Earl R. USN 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34580 510826 728th Bombardment Squadron 452nd Bombardment Last contact with Snowflake inbound to target (SW of Ichon, NK) at 252300L REIN, Charles M. USAF 1LT NIJ F-86A 49-1166 511122 4th Ftr-Int Gp Engine failure, successful bail out REISER, Al USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-86247 511118 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed on take-off at Yokota Air Base, no crew fatalities REISS, Eli B. USAF 1LT MIA F-86F 51-12966 521222 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Damaged by MiG, headed for Cho-do to bail out REITSMA, Donald R USAF 1LT NBD F-84G 51-10427 530321 69th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into mud flats off Sinjonpo, wreckage found REMSNYDER, Don R. USAF LT RSC AD-3 122730 510927 VA-923 USS Bon Homme Hit by ground fire, ditched at sea RENARD, J. A. USN SSGT RCV C-47A 43-15932 510929 1973 AACS Sq 1818 AACS Gp Crashed into hill near Maedong in bad weather, 16 mi NE of Taegu RENFROW, Clarence E. USAF CPT NIJ F-51D 45-11412 521119 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Gear collapsed during landing roll REPKO, A. J. USAF 2LT RCV F-94B 51-5358 521220 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Engine fire, canopy would not release, crashed into the sea RETTIG, Roger C. USAF MAJ INJ F4U-4B 97393 510102 VMF-214 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Engine failure on takeoff, ditched REUSSER, K. L. USMC LT RSC AD-3 122740 510829 VA-923 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, crash landed at emergenchy strip REUTEBUCH, FNU USN 1LT MIA F-86E 50-590 520129 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Flameout 25 mi S of Chongju, NK, 30 mi S of Mizu, unsuccessful air start, bailed out, SAR effort negative RHINEHART, Charles W USAF CAPT KIA RF-80A 44-85489 530727 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by gnd fire, fire burned tail off, crashed near Taechon AB RHOADS, John K. "Dusty" USAF 1LT RSC UNK UNK 520206 Crashed on Paengnyong-do RICE, Alan J. USAF CAPT MIA F-84E 49-2416 520303 154th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 136th Fighter-Bomber Witnesses observed Capt Rice start pull up from his bomb run and maintain an alitude of 1000 feet. RICE, Edgar D. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4 97272 520429 VF-63 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA, cockpit on fire, bailed out over Wonsan Harbor 10 mi from Yo-do, Side Nr. 210M, a destroyer and Monte Carlo dispatched helos to the scene RICE, F. A. USN 1LT KIA F4U-4 97029 510422 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA while attacking enemy troop position, on fire, wing folded over, crashed RICE, JR., Charles I. USMC 2LT RSC RF-51D 44-84844 510201 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by AAA, bailed out RICE, James L. USAF SGT MIA B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft RICE, John A. USAF SSGT RCV C-119B 48-350 510603 62nd Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Downed by friendly artillery 2 mi NE of Inje, Korea RICH, Houston N. USAF A2C RSC C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 RICHARD, Gary USAF SSGT NIJ B-29A 44-86295 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, landed at Kimpo AB (K-14) RICHARDS, Donald D. USAF 2LT RCV B-29A 44-86400 520331 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Four minutes after take-off, struck a small hill near village of Daimon, 6 mi NW of Yokota AB, Japan and burned RICHARDS, Harold G. USAF MAJ RMC F4U-5NL 124527 511214 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, last trasmission - reported attempting belly landng, no further contact RICHARDSON, JR., Judson C. USMC LT MIA F-84E 50-1190 530616 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, crashed and exploded RICHARDSON, Peter B. USAF LT MIA F4U-4 81911 530506 VF-152 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Probably downed by AAA near Wonsan RICHEY, Leland R. USN ENS RCV F9F-2 123632 520106 VF-51 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA while conducting rail cut/recon mission, crashed into hillside and exploded on impact 7 mi N of Kowan RICKELTON, Glen H. USN CAPT RSC B-29A 44-69866 500712 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by three Yak-9s near Seoul, engine fire, crew bailed out at 1520L RIDENOUR, Paul R. USAF LT MIA F4U-4 97255 521101 VF-884 USS Kearsarge (CVAHit by AAA during dive on target, crashed in vicinity of Chun-chon RIDER, Richard G. USN 1LT INJ F-86E 50-615 520213 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Explosion in engine section, successfully ejected 6 mi N of K-14, rescued RIDGEWAY, Paul G. USAF 2LT INJ F-86E 50-685 520807 334th ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Returning to base after dark, too low on approach, struck top of hill 1/4 mi short of runway, aircraft demolished RIDOUT, John USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4 81860 520715 VF-193 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, bailed out near Yo-do, Wonsan Harbor, Side Nr. 307B, destroyer helo conducted SAR effort RIEDL, H. A. USN 2LT NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative RIES, Dale R. USAF 1LT RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea RIGGS, Roy T. USA MAJ RCV F4U-4B 63057 521127 VMA-312 USS Badoeng Strait Engine failure, crashed near water at K-53 RIGHTMYER, JR., Raymond J. USMC ENS RMC AD-3 122823 521104 VA-923 USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Hit by AAA, parachute & ground signals seen S of Wonsan, SAR effort hampered by AAA RIKER, III, Andrew L. USN CPL NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative RILEY, Donald L. USAF ENS KIA F4U-4 81631 511219 VF-713 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA, bailed out over Wonsan Harbor, SAR effort negative RILEY, Glenn A. USN MSGT RCV AT-6F 44-82555 510706 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Returning from mission, crashed, burned in bad weather 15 mi NE of K-6 RILEY, Ray J. USA SSGT RMC B-29A 44-86357 510824 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near Sunchon, crew bailed out, aircraft exploded 11 miles W of Sunan, NK, (between Sunan and Kowan-ni) RING, Jesse C. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 80977 510904 VF-783 USS Bon Homme Engine failure, crashed into the Sea of Japan, caught fire & exploded, rescued RINGEISEN, Chester B. USN LTCOL RCV T-33A 49-993 501113 Fuel exhaustion, crashed 20 mi NNW of K-14 on east bank of Han River RIPPIN, James A. USAF CAPT MIA F-84E 49-2420 511001 111th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Downed by MiG, 4 F-84s attacked by 2 MiG-15s at 1020L, bailed out RITTER, Herbert E. USAF SSGT KIA B-29A 45-21749 510329 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Two engines out, lost over E. China Sea NW of Okinawa, 2rd ARS Sq, Flight C participated in SAR effort, results negative RITTER, Thomas W. USAF PVT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok RIVERA-GONZALES, Juan USA PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok RIVERA-VAZQUEZ, Juan USA SSGT RMC RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and RIVERS, Bernard F. USAF CAPT RCV HO3S-1 UNK 500929 VMO-6 MAG-33 Headed for Uijongbu -10 mi NE Seoul, crashed RIVERS, Edwin E. USMC 1LT MIA F-51D 44-73875 520427 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Last seen prior to target run, crashed and burned RIVES, Joel O. USAF 1LT RCV C-54D 42-72495 510114 4th Trp Car Sq 61st Trp Car Gp Crashed into hill 3 mi NW of Taejon, Korea (K-5) ROBB, Thomas M. USAF 2LT RSC F-86F 42-4327 530421 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Compressor failure, engine failure, bailed out, rescued (Sabre 613 "G") ROBBERTS, J. H. SAAF LTJG RCV AD-4 123818 510507 VA-702 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by gnd fire while attacking enemy gun emplacement 3 mi E of Inje ROBBINS, Fenton B. USN LTCOM RSC FR5 UNK 520515 Royal Navy Hit by AAA, ditched ROBERTS, C. W. RAF LTJG RSC F4U-4 82076 510924 VF-874 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA and ditched in Wonsan Harbor ROBERTS, J. W. USN 1LT MIA F-80C 47-538 521122 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Caught fire, wing fell off, crashed and burned, no egress noted ROBERTS, James R. USAF CAPT RCV B-29A 44-69802 520913 90th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni) ROBERTS, John L. USAF ENS NIJ PBM-5A 122077 501123 VR-21 Bad landing, aircraft filled with water and sank near Sasebo, Japan ROBERTS, Liona R. USN 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34704 511219 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Group assigned AO as the roads and rail lines between Kujang, BV 4618, and Kanggye, mr BA 9827. Night intruder msn, contacted controller at 2150L inbound to target area, ROBERTS, Martin R. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 81695 520731 VF-193 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Engine trouble, emergency landing near Yo-do, escaped, aircraft destroyed by fire, Side Nr. 304 ROBERTS, R. E. USN CPL RCV C-54D 42-72495 510114 4th Trp Car Sq 61st Trp Car Gp Crashed into hill 3 mi NW of Taejon, Korea (K-5) ROBERTS, Willard F. USAF PO KIA Meteor A77-373 520515 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by gnd fire while on rocket pass and augured into the ground (WA936) ROBERTSON, Donald N. RAAF PO KIA Meteor A77-959 511111 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Mid-air collision with A77-587, dove into ground ROBERTSTON, Douglas M. RAAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-86400 520331 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Four minutes after take-off, struck a small hill near village of Daimon, 6 mi NW of Yokota AB, Japan and burned ROBIE, Norbert L. USAF 2LT INJ AD-2 122318 520910 VMA-121 MAG-12 Aileron problems while on landing approach to K-6, spun in, total loss ROBINETT, Henry M. USMC LTCOL RCV AD-3 122812 530317 VMA-121 MAG-12 Developed engine trouble, unsuccessful bailout ROBINSON, Barnette NMI USMC CPL RSC C-119C 49-172 520116 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) On routine resupply mission to K-16, poss prop blade failure, both engines separated from aircraft in flight, crashed into the sea approx 20 mi SE of K-3 (Pohang) ROBINSON, Billy J. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-4 97207 510902 VMF-212 MAG-12 Engine failure during field carrier landing practice, crashed landed at Itami AB, Japan ROBINSON, JR., Dayton NMI USMC LCDR RSC F4U-4 80885 520612 VF-63 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Ditched in Wonsan Harbor after engine failure, Side Nr. M209, rescued by Monte Carlo helo ROBINSON, Leonard USN CPL RSC B-29A 45-21822 520129 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully ROBINSON, Loyal USAF PO KIA Meteor A77-464 520216 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by AAA at low altitude, aircraft broke up (WA958) ROBINSON, Richard G. RAAF SGT KIA F-51D A68-125 510417 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Aircraft accident ROBSON, R. RAAF 2LT NIJ B-29A 44-62207 520609 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Diverted to K-2 due to poor weather conditions at Yokota AB, Japan. Landed on runway under construction, substantial damage, no injuries to crew ROCHE, John D. USAF 1LT NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative ROCKLAGE, JR., Harry W. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-5NL 124525 511217 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Lost oil pressure, engine failure, successful bail out RODEN, John P. USMC A2C MIA B-29A 44-62011 521230 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs (night fighters), crashed 25 mi N of Pyongyang RODNEY, Daryl E. USAF 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35402 520807 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, hit by gnd fire, attempted landing, crashed into dike, wreckage observed 2 mi SE of Hwangju ROESSEL, John J. USAF CPL RSC B-26B 44-34375 500706 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by ground fire, crew bailed out, 3 parachutes seen, crashed 10 mi N of Taejon ROETHLER, Raymond F. USAF SA RSC HRS UNK 530625 HU-1 LST 799 Crashed on take off from LST 799. ROGERS, S. A. USN CPL RCV B-29A 44-61835 511031 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima) ROHAN, Edmond M. USAF 1LT INJ F4U-5N 124326 510527 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, made forced landing at K-46 ROLAND, JR., H. E. USMC SGT RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea ROLEK, Alex NMI USA 1LT RCV B-29A 44-27314 511204 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg One engine out after take-off, crashed 5 mi E of Kadena AB, Okinawa ROOD, Raymond J. USAF SSGT KIA B-26B 44-34297 510221 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) One of four B-26s on combat mission, 1,000 lb bomb exploded prematurely, acft exploded in mid-air ROOT, JR., Voorhees S. USAF MAJ RCV B-29A 44-62167 520830 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Missed approach, attempted to go around, crashed 4 mi NE of Taegu, SK near village of Sangdaegok-tong ROPER, Hilliard M. USAF CAPT RCV F-80C 49-627 501022 25th Fighter-Intercept Squadron 51st Fighter Interceptor Hit by AAA N of Pyongyang (NW of Sunchon) while strafing troop concentration RORAUS, Talvin J. USAF PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok ROSALEZ, Raul USA CPL INJ B-29A UNK 5201 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, aborted, crash landed at Kadena AB ROSE, Joe B. USAF CPL POW B-29A 45-21814 501110 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted ROSE, William W. USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4 97123 500928 VMF-312 MAG-12 Developed fuel leak, smoke in cockpit, bailed out over water 5 mi SW of Atami AB (Kobe) ROSELLEN, Robert R. USMC LT RSC F-80C 49-735 501107 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Bailed out on cross-country flight (Japan) due to poor weather, fuel exhaustion ROSENCRANS, E. W. USAF 1LT MIA AT-6F 44-82561 510915 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp On patrol mission from K-6, SAR effort negative ROSENTHAL, JR., Alvin S. USAF 1LT MIA F-84G 51-10308 521006 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Left formation due to tip tank problem to return to base, crash not observed ROSENVALL, Richard B. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-5N 124529 510527 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, bailed out ROSER, Herbert E. USMC LT RSC F4U-4 81585 510830 VF-874 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, ditched off the coast ROSS, FNU USN 1LT RCV F4U-5 121839 501006 VMF-212 MAG-33 Struck a ridge approximately 20 mi E of Suwon ROSS, H. Bernard USMC CAPT RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) ROSS, Paul C. USAF LT RSC F-84E 50-1152 510925 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit while strafing locomotive at low altitude, bail out near mouth of Sinanju River ROSS, Paul E. USAF SSGT MIA B-26B 44-34200 520106 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last contact inbound to target at 1745L, Sinuiju-Sinanju MSR area ROSS, Richard C. USAF A1C MIA B-29A 44-62183 520610 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Night msn, downed by MiG using rockets, exploded in mid-air near Kwaksan, NK ROSS, Robert L. USAF CAPT RCV AT-6D 44-81097 510714 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Pilot killed by gnd fire, copilot safely landed aircraft ROSS, William M. USAF 2LT NIJ F-51D 44-84895 521018 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Mid-air collision with F-51D 44-74658 (Lt Col Brewer), landed safely ROSSEL, Robert L. USAF FLOFF KIA Meteor A77-858 530328 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by gnd fire, crashed/burned ROSSER, Arthur J. RAF LCDR RSC AD-2 122275 510920 VA-702 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, lost power, crash landed S of Kilchu ROSSON, E. W. USN TSGT NIJ HO3S-1 122521 520123 VMO-6 1st MAW Bad takeoff from side of hill near Chik-Tong ROSSON, Francis M. USMC 2LT RCV F9F-4 125170 520910 VMF-115 MAG-33 Bad wx diversion from K-3 to K-2 after combat mission, crashed into Unmun-san 23 nm SE K-2 ROTH, Richard L. USMC 2LT MIA B-26B 44-34321 511122 13th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, last contact at 22/1747L inbound to target, crash observed by Soviet AAA troops ROUMIGUIERE, John H. USAF LTJG NIJ AD-3 122768 510707 VC-35 USS Bon Homme Engine failure, lost power and ditched ROUNDTREE, William H. USN CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34351 510114 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, crew bailed out 2 mi W of Hamjong-ni ROUNTREE, Fred B. USAF 2LT RCV F-80C 49-1871 510724 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Disintegrated in mid-air at Omura Gunnery Range, Kyushu, Japan ROUNTREE, Harvey M. USAF CAPT NIJ B-29A 44-62281 510507 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by AAA over Pyongyang, recovered at Yokota AB, Japan, crewmembers observed loss of 44-86371 and three chutes leaving that aircraft ROVET, Frank W. USAF CPL RCV B-26C 44-35745 510903 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Returning from combat mission, crashed .25 mile off end of runway at K-9 (Pusan East) ROVIRA, JR., Harold J. USAF SSGT RCV C-46D 44-78038 520219 83rd Trp Car Sq 437th Trp Car Wg (P) Night insertion msn, last contact at 0202L, double agent detonated grenade before bail out ROWDEN, Thomas W. USAF LTJG KIA AD-4 123938 520617 VA-65 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA, disintegrated near Hungnam, Side Nr. 509 ROWE, Richard C. USN 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35388 510902 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn conducting armed recon, hit by AAA while on strafing run, crashed at 2305L near Ichon, SAR effort negative ROY, William E. USAF P3 RCV F-51D A68-704 510226 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Oil leak, attempted belly landing, crashed ROYAL, Kenneth E. RAAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-86343 520913 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air over Suiho Hydroelectric Plant ROYER, Ted G. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-61835 511031 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp No. 3 engine on fire, right wing blown off, crashed 40 mi N of Kadena AB (Izena-shima) RUBLE, Winfred L. USAF A2C NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort RUBY, JR., Daniel G. USAF CAPT MIA B-29A 44-86370 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Damaged during MiG attack, No. 1 engine caught fire, ditched, debris and oil slick found, no parachutes observed, extensive SAR effort negative RUDAT, Fred O. USAF AL3 KIA AD-4NL 124744 520608 VC-35 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Returning from combat weather recce mission, crashed at sea, wreckage, oil slick observed, cause unknown, extensive SAR effort (destroyer and helo) RUDDELL, Adler E. USN 2LT MIA F-86E 52-2855 530619 39th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Engine problems, crashed approx 4 mi NE of Namsi-Dong NK RUDOLPH, Allan K. USAF 1LT NIJ F9F-5 126081 530323 VMF-311 MAG-33 Crash landed due to battle damage, total loss RUDY, Rylen B. USMC 1LT INJ B-26B 44-34362 510805 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Combat msn, one engine out, crashed into bridge on Suyong River .25 mi W of Pusan (K-9) RUFEISEN, Wallace J. USAF CAPT KIA HRS-1 127798 530212 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Crashed into water 25 mi S of Pusan during rendezvous with aircraft carrier RUGGLES, Allen W. USMC 1LT INJ H-5F 47-482 510820 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Hit power lines at 8055th MASH, Uijongbu, crashed RUHLANDER, Gene W. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34689 520708 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, other acft sighted crash site, last contact at 2300L RUHLIN, Earl O. USAF LT KIA F-51D 45-11370 510302 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Engine trouble during recce msn, crashed near Yo-do, sank immediately (Mustang 301) RUITER, Denis A. SAAF 1LT KIA F-51D 44-73842 510702 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg On recon mission, wingman observed aircraft catch fire and saw it crash 15 mi W of Chorwon, no egress noted RUIZ, Eugene L. USAF 1LT NIJ B-29A 44-69746 510330 28rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by 15-20 MiGs over Sinuiju at 1300L, landed at Itazuke AB with wounded personnel on board RUMMEL, Leonard H. USAF ENS KIA F4U-4 81942 510421 VF-192 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, ditched, SAR effort negative RUPPENTHAL, Richard M. USN 2LT RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) RUSH, Malcolm L. USAF 2LT KIA RF-51D 44-84884 520303 39th Fighter-Interceptor 18th Fighter Bomber Aircraft lossing fuel and coolant with smoke in the cockpit. Pilot bailed out of aircraft over north Koren waters after started to burn. Wingman bellied-landed aircraft in RUSHING, Harry E. USAF 1LT NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort RUSK, Richard G. L. USAF MSGT NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB RUSKA, James NMI USAF CDR RSC F4U-5N 124722 520327 VC-3 Det C USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA, engine failure, ditched in Wonsan Harbor at night RUSSELL, Allard G. USN LT RSC F9F UNK 530103 VF-51 USS Valley Forge (CVAExplosion occurred when landing, ditched RUSSELL, G. E. USN CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34678 510226 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Heavy AAA, 1 of 3 B-26s, last seen 5 mi N of Pyongyang after bomb run, crash not observed, SAR effort negative RUSSELL, Michel B. USAF MSGT RCV L-19A 50-1728 510919 VMO-6 1st MAW Crashed on take-off in the river at Sinchon RUSSELL, Robert J. USMC MSGT RCV L-19A UNK 510919 VM0-6 Crashed into river on take-off at Sinchon, Korea RUSSELL, Robert J. USMC CAPT RCV F-51D 44-75016 500916 HQ 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Disappeared after making bombing run RUSSELL, Walter R. USAF CAPT RSC RF-51D 44-84841 510317 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Downed by gnd fire, bailed out 10 SE of Kaesong RUST, David H. USAF A3C NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort RUTLEDGE, Walter K. USAF SGT NIJ B-26B 44-34547 510409 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Attacked by 2 MiGs 5-10 mi S of Kunu-ri, damaged, returned to base RYAN, F. J. USAF UNK RSC F-80C 49-1857 510906 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Engine failure, bailed out in water near Chinnampo RYAN, FNU USAF FLTLT RSC F-86E 51-2762 530605 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Operational, engine exploded, bailed out over mouth of Yalu River RYAN, James A. RAF 2LT KIA F-80C 49-1822 530110 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit in cockpit by AAA, augured into the ground RYDIN, Roy G. USAF SGT RSC B-29A 45-21822 520129 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully RYNOT, Franklin E. USAF SSGT RSC B-26B 44-34236 510121 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Severely damaged by gnd fire, crew bailed out S of Suwon in 25th Inf Div area SAAL, Harold R. USAF 1LT MIA F-51D 44-12237 521231 45th Tactical Recon 67th Tactical Hit by ground fire while attacking railroad cars near Singo-San, crash not observed SALAZAR, Frank R. USAF MAJ RCV B-29A 44-27314 511204 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg One engine out after take-off, crashed 5 mi E of Kadena AB, Okinawa SALISBURY, George R. USAF CAPT WIA AT-6F 44-81918 510910 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Damaged by gnd fire near Mandae-ri, caught fire, crew bailed out SALTMARSH, Myron E. USAF CAPT RCV F-86F 51-2938 530611 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Internal explosion, flame out, crashed SALZE, Floyd W. USAF SGT INJ B-29A 44-86400 520331 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Four minutes after take-off, struck a small hill near village of Daimon, 6 mi NW of Yokota AB, Japan and burned SAMPLE, James H. USAF LTJG NIJ PBM-5S2 UNK 520731 VP-731 Attacked by two Chinese MiG-15s, damaged, landed safely at P-Y-do. Two crewmembers killed and two seriously injured. Out of Iwakuni, PBM nicknamed 2 Quart Boot SANDER, Richard E. USN AD1 RSC HO3S-1 122726 511203 HU-1, Det 18 USS Badoeng Strait Tail rotor struck conning tower of submarine, crashed SANDERS, Dewey B. USN CAPT INJ B-26C 44-35990 510120 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed at K-2 after combat mission SANDERS, Gordon T. USAF MAJ RCV B-29A 44-69802 520913 90th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni) SANDERS, JR., Earl J. USAF SSGT RCV B-29A 45-21814 501110 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Attacked by 6 MiG-15s, downed by MiG -- 7 mi SW of Kusong, NK, wreckage sighted SANDERS, JR., James R. USAF ENS RSC AD-4 123799 500917 VA-65 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, crash landed 2.5 mi SE of Seoul behind enemy lines SANDERS, Rayford R. USN 1LT KIA F-80C 49-521 501125 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Tip tank came loose after rocket pass, aircraft spun in, crashed SANDLIN, Harry T. USAF A1C RCV C-47A 43-15379 520429 21st Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Crash landed in water near beach at Dentist C SANDROCK, JR., Calvin G. USAF 1LT MIA F-51D 44-73888 520427 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Began target run, explosion, crash not observed SANKEY, JR., William C. USAF LT KIA F4U-4 96894 520513 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, lost wing, crashed & burned N of Munchon SANKO, Joseph D. USN PFC NBD C-119C 49-161 530623 815th Troop Carrier Squadron 483rd Troop Carrier Crashed at sea approximately 15 mi NNE of Ashiya AB, Japan, extensive SAR effort negative SANTESSE, Ernest S. USA CAPT INJ F-51D 44-84925 520802 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Took off on combat mission leading 4 ship formation, canopy flew off, successful bailout 20 mi ENE of K-46 SARGEN, Charles M. USAF TSGT NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort SARKILAHTI, Melvin E. USAF 1LT RCV RF-86F 52-4518 530603 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Crashed on take-off at K-14 SARTAIN, JR., Elliott B. USAF CPL RSC HO3S-1 122517 510413 VMO-6 1st MAW Hit by AAA during SAR effort, power shut off to rotor blades SARVIA, Robert NMI USMC 2LT RCV C-46D 44-77713 510927 86thTrp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flight from K-9 to Tachikawa AB, crashed into Mt. Tanazawa, Odawara, Japan SASSU, Lawrence J. USAF ENS NIJ AD-2 122226 510425 VA-65 USS Valley Forge (CVCrash- landed at Seoul airfield SAUNDERS, Daniel S. USN MAJ RSC F-86F 51-2903 521205 39th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Caught fire after take-off, successful bail-out 5 mi N of K-13 SAUNDERS, Jackson USAF LTJG RCV AD-3 122746 510706 VA-923 USS Bon Homme Hung bomb exploded during emergency landing at Kangnung (K-18) SAVAGE, James A. USN 1LT NIJ F-84E 49-2359 510321 522nd Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Hit by gnd fire, successful bail out near Changnam-ni SAVAGE, James L. USAF CAPT RMC AT-6F 44-82571 510115 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by ground fire near Tanyang, crew E&Eed to friendly lines SAWYER, Wayne NMI USA CAPT RSC AT-6F 44-81691 501217 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed into the sea E of 38th Parallel, crewmen picked up by ROK fishermen near Mokpo SAWYER, Wayne NMI USA MAJ RSC B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do SAWYER, William F. USAF 1LT RCV F-82G 46-358 500628 339th Ftr Sq (AW) 35th Ftr-Int Gp Provided CAP for Norwegian fertilizer ship, the Reinhot, that was evacuating Americans from South Korea as hostilities commenced, crashed in zero visibility near Iwakuni SAYRE, Derrell B. USAF MAJ RCV F-51D 44-74691 500921 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 6002nd Tac Spt Wg Failed to recover from a pass on target, crashed inverted approx .9 mi NW of Mukpang-ni SCANLON, Robert E. USAF ENS KIA F4U-4 81928 501224 VF-193 USS Princeton (CV-37) Crashed during airstrike, disintegrated upon impact NW of Hungnam SCARSHEIM, Hugo V. USN CAPT RSC AD-3 122288 520525 VMA-121 MAG-12 Poss hit by AAA, engine failure, bailed out SW of Punchbowl SCHADE, Richard N. USMC LTJG KIA F4U-4 80824 510620 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA and crashed into the water 3 mi S of Songjin SCHAEFER, Paul L. USN LTJG RSC F4U UNK 510715 VF-821 USS Princeton (CV-37) Landing gear would not lower, hung ordnance, bailed out near Kangnung SCHAFFER, JR., V. H. USN 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34601 520407 90th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Last radio contact at 062353L, missing btwn Pyongyang-Sinanju, rail target at Yongyu, 3rd ARSq conducted SAR effort, results negative SCHAUER, Gilbert J. USAF ENS WIA AD UNK 520322 VF-194 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA during bomb run near Kowon, wheels-up landing at emergency strip N of K-50 SCHECHTER, K. A. USN CAPT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok SCHENCK, Robert L. USAF 1LT RSC B-26B 44-34623 520623 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night training flight, engine failure, crashed into Yellow Sea on take-off approx. 4 mi off runway 24, extensive SAR effort conducted SCHILLER, L. J. USAF CAPT RCV F-51D 44-73504 501006 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, crashed, exploded .5 mi W of Pyongyang SCHILTZ, JR., Glen D. USAF LT NIJ F4U-5NL 124533 511213 VC-3 Det D USS Antietam (CV-36) ASP escort flight, engine failure, ditched SCHINDLER, Clyde H. USN COL RSC F-86E 51-2786 520501 51st Ftr-Int Wg/CV 51st Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, E&Eed on island off the coast of Korea, rescued SCHINZ, Albert W. USAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-716 510423 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp On armed recon mission, hit by AAA, crashed, exploded 5 mi W of Chorwon SCHLEGEL, Lee G. USAF A1C RMC B-29A 44-62073 521108 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by enemy aircraft while on night bombing mission SCHLUTER, Clyde E. USAF AT3 MIA AD-4N 124748 530128 VC-35 Det F USS Kearsarge (CVADid not return from a night heckler mission, last psn over beach headed for Task Force SCHMID, John R. USN 1LT RMC B-26B 44-34699 521114 95th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Night interdiction msn, last contact at 14/0015, disappeared from radar scope at 0032, fires seen in area, damaged by gnd fire, aircraft out of control, crashed, bad weather SCHMIDT, Andrew W. USAF SSGT NIJ B-29A 44-62281 510507 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by AAA over Pyongyang, recovered at Yokota AB, Japan, crewmembers observed loss of 44-86371 and three chutes leaving that aircraft SCHMIDT, Carl C. USAF A1C RMC RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance SCHMIDT, Daniel C. USAF CAPT INJ OY-2 124055 510521 VMO-6 1st MAW Bad takeoff, crashed onto airstrip at Chechon SCHMIDT, JR., Valdemar USMC CAPT RSC HO3S-1 122517 510413 VMO-6 1st MAW Hit by AAA during SAR effort, power shut off to rotor blades SCHMIDT, JR., Valdemar NMI USMC CAPT INJ HTL-4 128632 510419 VMO-6 1st MAW Hit wires while landing and crashed, total loss SCHMIDT, JR., Valdemar NMI USMC 1LT RSC F-86E 50-643 520820 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Ingested MiG debris, engine failure, successfully ejected 20 mi off shore (Korea Bay) SCHMIDT, Norman USAF 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-849 510301 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by gnd fire, major damage SCHMIDT, Riley J. USAF A2C MIA B-29A 44-62073 521108 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by enemy aircraft while on night bombing mission SCHMITT, Warren W. USAF CAPT KIA F4U-4B 97462 511025 VMF-312 MAG-12 Direct hit by AAA, lost part of wing, crashed & burned, no egress noted SCHNEIDER, Leonard NMI USMC CAPT MIA B-29A 44-62073 521108 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Downed by enemy aircraft while on night bombing mission SCHNEIDT, Norman W. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 80869 520329 VMA-312 USS Bairoko (CVE-115) Hit by AAA off Sok-to, emergency landing on Paengnyong-do SCHONEBERGER, Albert C. USMC 2LT RCV B-26B 44-34655 520608 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed on take-off into Yellow Sea approx 2 mi from end of runway SCHOONOVER, Howard D. USAF 1LT INJ F-86A 49-1191 520125 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Lost power, flame out, successful air start, engine failed on approach, crashed. SCHUCKLER, Howard J. USAF 1LT RSC AD-2 122278 520817 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by small arms fire, emergency landing at Bayonet strip, total loss SCHUMACHER, Max H. USMC TSGT NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB SCHUMAN, Arthur H. USAF A2C MIA B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) SCHWAB, Edward A. USAF COL RMC SNB 390206 520708 Hq Sq 1st MAW On mission from K-6 (Pyongtaek) to front lines and on to K-50 (Sokchori), possibly hit by AAA, aircraft crashed, two parachutes observed, two VMF-311 aircraft SCHWABLE, Frank H. USMC 1LT NIJ F4U-5 121875 510613 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by gnd fire, damage to oil and hydraulic systems, brake failure on landing SCHWARTZ, Aylward P. USMC 1LT NIJ F4U-5 122160 510610 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by gnd fire, left oil cooler damaged, landed at Army liaison field SCHWARTZ, Aylward P. USMC CAPT RCV F4U-4 97274 520113 VMF-212 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by AAA, lost oil, engine froze, crashed at sea near Sam-do SCHWARTZ, Charles C. USMC CAPT RSC F4U-4 81879 510812 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, forced to bail out, rescued SCHWARTZ, Charles C. USMC 2LT MIA F-80C 49-535 500707 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flamed out and crashed in the Kikyo Straits 10 mi N of Ashiya AB (20 mi from Iki-Shima) SCHWARTZ, Donald A. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-5N 123200 510606 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA while on armed recce msn, lost oil, ditched SCHWARZ, Charles R. USMC AL1 KIA PBM-5 84769 501105 VP-46 Failed to return from combat mission over East China Sea and Korean Peninsula SCHWERER, Raymond Paul USN A2C RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) SCITES, Clifton E. USAF ENS MIA F9F-5 125461 530420 VF-121 USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Hit by AAA, crashed at sea 10 mi E. Hodo-Pando Peninsula SCOGGAN, Randolph T. USN CPL RSC B-29A 44-61776 520401 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Lost Nr. 1 & 4 engines enroute to secondary target, successful bail-out approx. 3 mi N of Kansong SCOGGINS, Albert D. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-597 510423 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA, tumbled to earth and crashed 10 mi NE of Chokhyongdong, 8 mi SSW of Kumhwa, SAR effort negative SCOTT, Cornelius E USAF SGT NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative SCOTT, James R. USAF 2LT KIA F-80C 49-520 501126 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Wing tips came off and aircraft crashed near Taechon SCOTT, Richard L. USAF 1LT RCV F4U-4B 97396 500828 VMF-323 USS Badoeng Strait Crashed into Osaka Bay, possibly due to vertigo and disorientation SCOTT, Robert F. USMC 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-651 501213 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Bad weather at home base after combat msn, fuel exhaustion, belly landed at K-2 SCOTT, Robert M. USAF CAPT MIA F7F-3N 80592 520615 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Engine failed, crashed in vicinity of Haeju, N. Korea, crew reported bailing out SCOTT, Robert R. USMC CAPT RCV T-33A 49-980 520306 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Stalled during final approach, crashed short of runway at K-2, destroyed SCOTT, Stanley V. USAF LT KIA F-51D 44-72806 520709 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Part of right wing fell off, disintegrated, crashed during bomb run (Mustang 391) SCOTT, Theodore C. SAAF MAJ RCV C-46D 44-78257 510225 FEAMCOM Returning from combat support msn to K-2, crashed into hill 4 mi SW of Iwakuni AB, Japan SCOTT, William R. USAF SGT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok SCOWCRAFT, Arthur J. USA 1LT INJ F9F-2 123631 520221 VMF-311 MAG-33 Flame out, crashed and burned while making a dead stick landing SCRIBNER, Robert G. USMC LTJG RSC F9F-2B 123625 511117 VF-781 USS Bon Homme Lost power after catapult launch, crashed into sea ahead of carrier SCULLY, Robert L. USN TSGT MIA B-29A 44-86327 510601 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing 4 B-29s headed for Kwaksan RR bridge, downed by MiGs (24 MiGs in area), No. 3 engine on fire, 4 parachutes observed by crew of B-29 6272, 4 flights of 4 18th FBGp FSEAGOE, Richard D. USAF CAPT NIJ AD-3 122819 520724 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, oil leak, made wheels up landing at the "Window" strip SEAMAN, James B. USMC CAPT INJ F-80C 49-061 510215 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Crashed on take-off for combat mission (from Tsuiki AB) SEARBY, JR., William T. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water SEAVER, Albert L. USAF CAPT RCV B-26B 44-34218 510303 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Low on fuel, crashed into the sea on approach to Iwakuni AS, extensive SAR effort SEAVEY, Edward H. USAF MAJ RCV F-51D 44-74394 500805 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 6002nd Tac Spt Wg Hit by gnd fire while on strafing run, crashed into target near Hamchang SEBILLE, Louis J. USAF LTJG RCV AD-4 123803 500920 VA-65 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by gnd fire, wing broke off 3 mi SE Kaesong, crashed N of Seoul, 3 mi W of Koesong, in enemy territory, no egress noted SEEMAN, Clifford E. USN SSGT MIA C-47D 44-77261 510430 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Leaflet dropping mission along Seoul-Wonsan Hwy. Last transmission 50 mi S of Wonsan SEESE, Robert L. USAF 1LT KIA F-51D 44-74539 510523 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, 30 deg dive, crashed 20 mi E of Changjin (10 mi W of Yul-li) SEGUIN, Richard J. USAF ENS NIJ F9F-2B 123499 501209 VF-31 USS Leyte (CV-32) Bad landing SEIM, Lawrence I. USN AT2 NIJ AD-3W 122909 500704 VC-11 Det USS Valley Forge (CVBad carrier landing SEITZER, Robert W. USN MAJ KIA F-84E 51-636 511127 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On interdiction mission, failed to pull out of strafing run, crashed into boxcars near Chinnampo, no egress noted SEITZINGER, Bernard K. USAF LTCOL RCV T-33A 49-988 510516 HQ, 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Combat weather msn, crashed into mountain on approach to Taegu - 12 naut mi SSE of Taegu SELENGER, Walter K. USAF 1LT RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea SELIG, JR., Louis G. USA CAPT RCV F4U-4B 62977 520722 VMA-323 MAG-12 Lost oil pressure, crashed and burned SELL, Frederick P. USMC 1LT MIA F-80C 49-688 511218 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Led four-ship flight on rail cutting interdiction mission S. of Kunu-ri, poss crashed during run on target in poor weather, crash not observed due to overcast SELLERS, Regis A. USAF MAJ MIA F-86F 51-12973 530720 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Hit by enemy fire, lost both wings SELLERS, Thomas M. USMC ENS KIA F4U-4 81652 530725 VF-94 USS Philippine Sea Hit by AAA near Tanchon and crashed in enemy territory SELLS, Charles H. USN LT NIJ F4U-5NL 124551 520118 VC-3 Det D USS Antietam (CV-36) Struck after 5 in gun mount after diving for the deck, total loss SELLS, Warren H. USN 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35882 530517 13th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Hit by AAA, right engine burned off, crew members bailed out, VMF(N)-513 pilots conducted SAR effort SELMAN, Clifford G USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34374 510703 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn - butterfly drop, last contact at 9:03 pm on July 3rd inbound to target, 3rd ARS SAR effort continued until July 6, results negative SENIOR, George A USAF PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok SERRA, Eugene R. USA SGT RMC LT-6G 49-3564 521024 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by ground fire, two chutes observed SERVATIUS, Ray L. USA 2LT RCV B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do SESTAK, Myron F. USAF AT1 NIJ AD-4W 124097 510307 VC-190 USS Princeton (CV-37) Takeoff accident from flight deck of USS Princeton SETTERBURG, Edwin P. USN COL INJ F9F-2 125115 520518 VMF-311 MAG-33 Crashed on take off SEVERSON, Martin A. USMC 2LT NIJ F9F-2B 125106 511016 VMF-311 MAG-33 Flame out/engine failure and crashed on runway at K-3 SEWELL, Charles A. USMC 2LT RSC F9F-2B 123642 511218 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, crashed 8 mi N of Pyongyang. Successful bailout, rescue at sea SEWELL, Charles A. USMC 1LT RSC AT-6F 44-82575 510423 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed and burned behind enemy lines near Yonchon SEWILL, Burrett B. USAF 2LT MIA B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) SHADDICK, III, John P. USAF 2LT RSC AT-6F 44-81708 510423 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, caught fire, successful bail out. SAR effort successful SHADDUCK, Melvin J. USAF CIV MIA F7F-3N 80597 520514 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Night armed reconnaissance mission, hit by AAA, explosion observed near area SHAKNOV, Irving NMI N/A 2LT RSC B-29A 44-86268 510407 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter SHALLENBERGER, Charles E. USAF CAPT WIA F9F-2 123649 520722 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, made wheels up landing at K-14 SHAMIS, Edward NMI USMC CAPT MIA F4U-4B 97404 510727 VMF-214 MAG-12 Wreckage observed on the ground near the water, cause of crash unknown SHANAHAN, Jeremiah D. USMC CAPT RMC B-26B 44-34345 530204 34th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, another acft heard bail out order SHAPIRO, Aaron NMI USAF CAPT RSC F-86A 49-1123 520518 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiGs, successful bail out at mouth of Yalu River, rescued SHARP, Herbert E. USAF LT RSC B-29A 44-27262 530127 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Lost over Korea, crashed in UN territory near Tom-ni, 10 crew members bailed out successfully SHARPE, JR., Ernest W. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 96770 521007 VF-193 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Downed by MIG-15 near Hungnam, successful bail out over water, Side Nr 311B SHAUGHNESSY, John R. USN CAPT RMC F-84E 50-1114 520517 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On rail cutting interdiction mission, completed bomb run, downed by MiGs at 0615L near Sonchon, NK aprox 1 mi S of railroad tracks SHAW, Chester A. USAF CAPT RMC RF-51D UNK 501201 67th Tac Recon Wg Downed and immediately captured by enemy troops at 1215L SHAWE, JR., Hamilton B. USAF 1LT POW F-84E 50-1217 520123 154th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by gnd fire, engine quit, successful crash landing near Oejang-do SHEEHAN, Robert E. USAF 1LT INJ OY-2 120463 501211 VMO-6 1st MAW No information available SHEIL, Roy USMC MAJ RSC F4U-4B 63007 510902 VMF-312 MAG-12 Led four-ship flight on rail cut and rail recon mission, hit by gnd fire, oil loss, engine froze, wheels up crash landing in field, rescued by USAF SAR helicopter accompanied SHELLEY, JR., Robert J. USMC LT RSC AD-4NL UNK 520427 VC-35 Det H USS Valley Forge (CVLost oil presure, ditched in Wonsan Harbor SHEPARD, W. C. USN 1LT RCV C-119B 49-105 501012 37th Trp Car Sq (M) 316th Trp Car Gp (M) Crash landed at Ashiya AB, Japan SHEPHERD, John H. USAF SGT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok SHEPHERD, Ray A. USA ASUBL KIA Sea Fury WB380 510716 812 Squadron HMS Glory Crashed and burned SHEPLEY, Ian R. RNAVY 1LT RCV C-47A 43-15379 520429 21st Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Crash landed in water near beach at Dentist C SHERMAN, Frank F. USAF 2LT RCV C-119B 49-123 510603 61st Trp Car Sq 314th Trp Car Wg (P) Downed by friendly artillery 3 mi NE of Inje, Korea SHERMAN, JR., Harry H. USAF SGT INJ SB-29 44-84124 510131 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS No. 3 & 4 engines and electrical system failed, crashed 3 mi SE of Johnson AB SHERWOOD, Dilworth R. USAF 1LT MIA F-84E 50-1220 511023 111th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 136th Fighter-Bomber On escort mission, downed by MiGs, 2 F-84s attacked by 2 MiG-15s, last observed on fire and spiraling down into heavy overcast, no egress noted SHEWMAKER, John W. USAF 1LT MIA F-84G 51-10336 530719 428th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed, disintegrated SHIELDS, JR., Everett L. USAF CAPT MIA B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR SHIELDS, Thomas L. USAF MAJ RSC HRS-1 127792 511022 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Lost power, hit ground while hovering 7mi NE of X-83 SHIFFLETT, Edwin E. USMC 1LT RCV F-86F UNK 530625 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flamed out, stalled, crashed at end of runway, unsuccessful ejection SHIPP, Maxwell J. USAF MAJ RMC F-86A 49-1173 510403 4th Ftr-Int Gp Instrument malfunction, fuel exhaustion, bellied in on river bank 10 mi NW of Kaesong SHIRLAW, Ronald D. USAF CAPT RCV F9F-4 125193 520423 VMF-115 MAG-33 Engine explosion, crashed during emergency landing attempt at K-3 SHIRLEY, Robert W. USMC A3C RSC C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 SHODA, Terumi USAF LTJG RSC AD-2 122303 510511 VA-702 USS Boxer (CV-21) Crashed into sea while landing SHONE, John R. USN LT NIJ C-45F 43-35597 501201 HQ 5th AF Damaged beyond repair during landing roll at K-16 SHOOK, Abraham E. USAF LTJG KIA F4U-4 81277 520930 VF-884 USS Kearsarge (CVAOn strafing run, hit by AAA, went into inverted dive and crashed into water near Songjin, Side Nr. A413 SHOOK, JR., John W. USN LT RSC AF-2N 124843 520802 VS-931 USS Sicily (CVE-118) No details on incident SHORTALL, William K. USN SSGT RCV C-119B 49-105 501012 37th Trp Car Sq (M) 316th Trp Car Gp (M) Crash landed at Ashiya AB, Japan SHOWALTER, Raymond H. USAF PFC RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok SHREWSBURY, Freelan NMI USA 1LT RSC F-86E 51-2739 520515 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Damaged by MiG, bailed out SHUMATE, Harry L. USAF 2LT INJ F-86A 50-633 520509 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Returning from a combat mission, poss hydraulic failure, experienced control problems, crashed landed at K-14, caught fire SIBLEY, Henry A. USAF A1C KIA B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort SIDES, Jimmy C. USAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-488 500904 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Heavy AAA, crashed during strafing run between Kimpo Air Base and Seoul SIEBER, Werner F. USAF 1LT INJ AT-6D 42-85583 520418 6167th Ops Sq 6167th Air Base Gp Crash landed inverted at K-16 SILLERY, Augustine G. USAF 1LT NIJ B-26C 44-35308 510420 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crash landed at K-3 (Pohang) SILVA, James L. USAF 1LT RCV F4U-4 81717 510203 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Crashed into ridgeline and burned near North Pyongchong (Pyongbang-ni, Yudong-ni) SIMMON, JR., Lawrence H. USMC PFC RCV B-26B 44-34349 511001 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Armed recce msn in the Wonsan area, crashed into mountain 25 mi W of Samchok SIMMONS, Thurman N. USAF CPL RSC B-29A 44-61932 511024 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg 40-70 MiGs attacked formation, damaged, crew bailed out over Wonsan Harbor near Tri-yom-do, US Navy aircraft flew RESCAP over the crew, small craft and destroyers SIMON, Harvey NMI USAF CDR MIA AD-4L 123962 521016 VA-702 USS Kearsarge (CVACrashed into sea after take-off, did not get free of chute, extensive SAR effort negative SIMONDS, Bruce T. USN 1LT RMC F-84G 51-10433 530301 69th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by gnd fire SIMONSEN, Winston J. USAF 1LT KIA F9F-2B 123543 510102 VMF-311 MAG-12 Failed to pull out of strafing run, crashed into hill near Kaesong SIMONSON, Marshal E. USMC CAPT INJ RF-51D 44-83884 510604 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by gnd fire, coolant leak, successful bail out SIMPSON, Floyd W. USAF 1LT RCV F-84E 49-3240 510121 523rd Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp (4 F-84s and 12 MiG-15s) Downed by MiG, bailed out SIMPSON, Grant W. USAF CAPT RCV F4U-4B 97479 500916 VMF-214 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Struck ground while attacking an enemy tank near Inchon SIMPSON, JR., William F. USMC CAPT RSC F-51D 44-74137 510703 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire and bailed out near Hwachon Reservoir SIMPSON, L. W. USAF CAPT MIA B-29A 44-69682 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No. 2 engine and then entire wing caught fire, exploded, crashed into mountain, tail gunner of B-29 6323 observed crash, no parachutes observed SIMPSON, Richard H. USAF 1LT RCV C-54D UNK 501109 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Crashed 3 mi N of Pyongyang SIMPSON, Robert L. USAF CAPT NIJ L-19A 50-1588 510724 VMO-6 1st MAW Crashed while attempting landing at Inje airstrip SIMS, Albert C. USMC 2LT NIJ AT-6F 44-82563 500828 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, Uihung area, crash landed in friendly territory SIMS, John T. USAF MAJ KIA F-51D UNK 511215 ROKAF Downed by AAA SIN, Cheol-su ROKAF SUBLT KIA Sea Fury VX728 511207 805 Squadron HMAS Sydney Crash landed SINCLAIR, Richard R. RANAA CPL RSC B-29A 44-61932 511024 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg 40-70 MiGs attacked formation, damaged, crew bailed out over Wonsan Harbor near Tri-yom-do, US Navy aircraft flew RESCAP over the crew, small craft and destroyers SINGLETON, Raymond L. USAF CAPT POW F-80C UNK 500707 35th Fighter Bomber Squadron 8th Fighter Bomber Downed by gnd fire SIRMAN, Donald S. USAF LT KIA AD-4L 123967 510903 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA while bombing a bridge, caught fire, headed for the coast, crashed 15 mi inside enemy territory, no egress noted SISTRUNK, Frank NMI USN 2LT RSC OY-2 03991 500826 VMO-6 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, crashed SIVERT, Patrick G. USMC 2LT INJ F-51D 44-74745 510920 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by AAA, crash landed at K-10, aircraft destroyed (Mustang 357) SIVERTSEN, Tom H. SAAF CAPT RCV B-26B 44-34234 500728 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, flying on one engine, crashed into mountain ridge near Chong Ju SIZEMORE, Zemria V. USAF 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35972 510212 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission on Rte 3 to Hamhung, last contact at 0218L entering target area, SAR effort negative SKARE, Carter M. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z SKINNER, Preston NMI USAF AN RSC HRS-2 130181 530727 HU-1 LST 799 Crashed off port bow of LST 799, entire crew rescued SKIRVAN, J. F. USN 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-565 510221 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Possible fuel exhaustion after return from combat mission SKLIAR, William L. USAF LTJG INJ F4U-4 81666 530608 VF-94 USS Philippine Sea Hit by AAA, crash landed at K-13 SKYRUD, J. P. USN CAPT MIA F-80C 49-1828 510314 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by AAA, crashed, disintegrated 10 N of Pyongyang SLACK, JR., Clarence V. USAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-734 520512 35th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 8th Fighter-Bomber Burst into flames and crashed after target run at 1236L SLADE, William B. USAF TSGT NIJ B-29A 44-27347 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, successfully recovered at Kimpo AB (K-14) SLAGOWSKI, Clyde L. USAF 1LT RSC B-26B 44-34236 510121 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Severely damaged by gnd fire, crew bailed out S of Suwon in 25th Inf Div area SLATTERY, William C. USAF A1C RCV B-29A 44-62167 520830 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Missed approach, attempted to go around, crashed 4 mi NE of Taegu, SK near village of Sangdaegok-tong SLAVICEK, Glen L. USAF MSGT MIA B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort SLEPPY, Marvin E. USAF 1LT NIJ B-29A 44-62281 510507 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by AAA over Pyongyang, recovered at Yokota AB, Japan, crewmembers observed loss of 44-86371 and three chutes leaving that aircraft SLOCUM, William R. USAF TSGT RCV B-26B 44-34347 510826 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into the sea at K-8 immediately after take-off SLOPPY, Clifford O. USAF MAJ RCV F-80C 49-711 500703 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by enemy tank fire near Pangyo-ri SLUDER, Amos L. USAF SGT NIJ F-51D A68-715 510320 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Cockpit filled with smoke, successful bail out SLY, Cec RAAF CAPT INJ B-26C 44-35990 510120 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed at K-2 after combat mission SMALL, Fred E. USAF 1LT RSC AT-6 UNK 510319 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by small arms fire SMALL, Robert L. USA CAPT RSC F4U-4 96768 520327 VMA-312 USS Bairoko (CVE-115) Hit by AAA, bailed out near Soya-ri, captured by ChiComm troops, rescued by SAR helo SMART, William D. USMC MAJ NIJ HO3S-1 124342 510922 VMO-6 1st MAW Crashed while conducting a resupply and evacuation mission near Sudong Myon SMEDLEY, Kenneth C. USMC 1LT INJ F-86A 50-669 520624 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Damaged by MiG over Yalu, crash landed at K-14 SMILEY, Albert B. USAF SSGT MIA B-26B 44-34386 510211 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last radio contact at 0028L enroute to target area, SAR effort negative SMILEY, Paul A. USAF LT NIJ AT-6D 42-86011 500812 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Heavily damaged by gnd fire, crashed on landing at K-2 SMITH, A. J. USAF Lt UNK Sea Fury WE975 511207 805 Squadron HMAS Sydney Crashed on Paengyong-do SMITH, A.J.B. AusNa 1LT MIA F-86F 52-4380 530615 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Night mission, other crews observed that aircraft failed to pull up and crashed SMITH, Chadwick B. USAF 1LT RMC B-26B 44-34325 520524 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, location Purple Four, explosion, last contact at 232034L SMITH, Charles J. USAF ENS KIA F9F 123447 500820 VF-112 USS Philippine Sea (CVCrashed and burned while on combat mission near Sariwon, Korea SMITH, Curtis L. USN 1LT NIJ F-80C 49-758 520623 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hard landing after combat mission, major damage SMITH, Dale E USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4 96949 510508 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Engine failure, bailed out, rescued SMITH, Darrell N. USMC CAPT NIJ F4U-4 82032 510707 VMF-323 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Emergency landing at K-14 due to hydraulic failure SMITH, Donald W. USMC 1LT MIA F-80C 49-1813 530316 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flying alone on night recce mission, crash not observed SMITH, Douglas M USAF CAPT NIJ HO3S-1 122528 520615 MAMS-12 MAG-12 Lost control during hovering maneuvers and crashed 3 mi W of K-6 SMITH, E. F. USMC SSGT RMC B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft SMITH, Ellsworth E. USAF MAJ RSC F-80C 49-756 521024 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Formation of eight aircraft, two 4-ship flights, mid-air collision with lead acft F-80C 49-452, aircraft crashed 7 mi W of K-47, Chunchon, pilot thrown clear of wreckage, SMITH, Franklin Q. USAF MAJ MIA F7F-3N 80588 510628 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Failed to return to base, fire seen near Wonsan SMITH, George U. USMC CAPT RCV B-26B 44-34233 501003 13th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night Intruder msn, Pyongyang/Wonsan-east coast, last contact at 0048L, apparently crashed at sea, SAR effort negative SMITH, Gordon O. USAF CAPT MIA F-51D 44-84905 510430 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Probably hit by AAA, crashed near Miudong, NK, 75 mi NW of Seoul, SAR effort negative SMITH, Graham NMI USAF CAPT MIA F4U-4B 62953 511221 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, bailed out SMITH, Herbert D. USMC 1LT RCV F-51D 44-73608 500730 51st Ftr Sq (P) 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire while on strafing run, crashed into hillside 5 mi S of Kochang SMITH, Howard E. USAF CAPT RMC RF-80C UNK 510121 8th Tac Recon Sq 543rd Tac Spt Gp Downed by AAA in outskirts of Pyongyang while on low-level photo run SMITH, J. B. USAF LTCOL NIJ F-80C 49-1844 510305 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp AAA damage SMITH, JR., Clure E. USAF MAJ RCV B-29A 45-21721 520207 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed after take-off 3 mi NW of Yokota AB, initial SAR effort negative SMITH, JR., Daniel D. USAF LTJG KIA F4U-4 81129 500919 VF-63 USS Boxer (CV-21) Took a late wave off during landing attempt, struck the barrier, went overboard, and crashed into the sea inverted SMITH, JR., Franklin NMI USN 2LT MIA B-26B 44-34666 511125 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night msn, bailed out 5 mi NW of Chorwon, reported icing during last contact at 0507L, SAR effort negative SMITH, JR., James D. USAF ATC MIA F3D-2 UNK 530702 VC-4 Det 44N USS Lake Champlain Contact loss after encountering enemy night fighters 12 mi N of Cho-do SMITH, JR., Linton C. USN SSGT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok SMITH, JR., Thaddeus L. USAF 2LT KIA F-84E 49-2100 520328 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed, exploded SMITH, JR., William S. USAF LT RSC B-26B 41-39574 510109 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last contact enroute target area, crashed 13 mi E of Suwon SMITH, James E. USAF CAPT NIJ AT-6D 44-80953 501130 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by AAA, crash landed in Cobalt Area SMITH, James H. USA 1LT MIA F-84D 48-760 520517 154th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg 4 F-84s attacked by 2 MiGs, downed by MiG, flat spin at 0633L SMITH, James M. USAF AD3 RSC PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea SMITH, Joseph O. USN PO KIA Meteor A77-393 520708 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Struck small hill after making strafing run SMITH, Kenneth D. RAAF SGT RSC B-29A 44-69803 520228 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine problems, most of crew bailed out in extreme NE corner of the Punchbowl, VMO-6 SAR effort SMITH, Lloyd D. USAF LTJG KIA AD-4Q 124051 510826 VC-35 USS Essex (CV-9) Burst into flames and crashed five minutes after takeoff SMITH, Loren D. USN CAPT RMC F9F-2B 123590 510501 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, caught fire & crashed after pilot bailed out, SAR effort negative SMITH, Mercer R. USMC LT MIA AD-4N 125738 530714 VC-35 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Lost routine radio contact, no further information available SMITH, Ralph A. USN CAPT RSC B-26B 44-34279 500814 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Ran out of fuel enroute from Korea to Iwakuni AB, crash landed on beach, destroyed SMITH, Richard A. USAF 1LT NIJ RF-51D 44-84848 520815 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Conducted air interdiction mission, lost control of aircraft in bad weather, successful bail out, acft based out of K-46 SMITH, Robert L. USAF 1LT KIA RF-51D 44-84623 511214 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, oil on windshield, oil pressure loss, engine failure, canopy jettisoned, crashed inverted and burned SMITH, Robert L. USAF CAPT RMC C-47D 45-949 501202 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Mechanical problems, crashed 2 mi ESE of Hagaru-ri airstrip near Chosin Reservoir SMITH, Robert W. USAF CAPT RSC B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR SMITH, Ted W. USAF CAPT RSC F-84E 51-629 520202 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire on bomb run, crash landed at Cho-do SMITH, William H. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34707 510325 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last contact inbound to target SMITH, Willis P. USAF 2LT NIJ F4U-4 97128 510709 VMF-323 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Went over side of ship due to bad brakes SMOKE, Frank R. USMC 1LT RCV F-86F 52-4362 530531 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Operational, not due to enemy action SMOTHERMAN, Marion K. USAF 1LT RCV F-84E 50-1207 520920 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine exploded, aircraft dove out of control, crashed SMUTZ, Leonard D. USAF LT RSC F4U-4 81725 520523 VA-64 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA and ditched in Hungnam Harbor, Side Nr. 103, picked up by Spitfire SMYER, Tedd M. USN MAJ NIJ F-80C 47-558 520623 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine trouble, landed wheels up SNELLING, Rollins C. USAF 1LT NIJ RF-86E 48-246 520905 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Compressor failed, smoke in cockpit, successful bail out 10 mi W of Suwon SNEY, William C. USAF SSGT RMC B-26B 44-34544 510424 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Downed by ground fire, left wing caught fire, successful bail out 20 mi W of Chorwon, B-26 and F-80 aircraft provided RESCAP until helo rescue SNIDER, Norman E. USAF CAPT RSC F-51D 44-73688 510725 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by AAA, reached east coast, engine seized, bailed out (Mustang 339) SNYMAN, Hardy T. SAAF ADE3 INJ TBM-3S 91166 510912 VS-892 USS Rendova (CVE-114) Stalled during landing approach and spun into water SOBEK, Walter F. USN LT KIA F4U-4 81946 511222 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by intense AAA, disintegrated in midair 1/2 mi E of Yonghung SOBEY, Robert L. USN LT RSC F4U-5NL 124557 510921 VC-3 USS Bon Homme Failed to remain airborne after catapult shot, ditched SOESTER, Howard H. USN CAPT RCV F4U-4B 97399 520501 VMF-212 MAG-12 Caught fire, crashed while attempting to land at K-6, unsuccesful low altitude bail out SOLADAY, Harry S. USMC PFC MIA B-26B 44-34547 510929 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact at 2113L, equipped with searchlight to spot targets SOLEM, Norris A. USAF LT RSC F-51D UNK 510430 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Lost oil pressure, bellied in on Han River in friendly territory SOLTIS, FNU USAF 1LT RSC F-86F 52-4424 530619 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, streaming fuel, caught fire, bailed out successfully over friendly territory SOMMER, William R. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-4 UNK 500924 HQ Sq 1st MAW Midair collision while on ferry hop from Okinawa to Itami AB, landed at Kanoya SONCRANT, Edward R. USMC CAPT MIA AU-1 129337 520723 VMA-212 MAG-12 Explosion sighted which may have been aircraft. Boats from Yo-do conducted SAR effort, negative SOREIDE, Carl E. USMC LTJG INJ F4U-4 97307 511006 VF-874 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA near Songjin, headed out to sea, ditched near USS Helena SORENSEN, R. D. USN SGT MIA B-26B 44-34703 510701 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn lost at 0015L, last contact when it checked in just prior to going into enemy territory SOTO, George J. USAF LT RSC F9F-3 122575 500716 VF-51 USS Valley Forge (CVLost power on takeoff due to faulty catapult shot SOUTH, M. P. USN 1LT MIA F-86F 52-4421 530606 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, successful bail out SOUTHERLAND, John E. USAF MARIN MIA UNK UNK 501129 Royal Marines Lost between Koto-ri and Hagaru-ri SOUTHWORTH, R. RMARI 1LT RCV F-51D 44-74860 520802 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18 Ftr-Bmbr Gp Last seen entering a cloud bank in the area of Yechon SOUZA, Melvin NMI USAF MAJ INJ L-5G 44-16954 510715 6150th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed in South Korea, cause unknown SOVIAR, Stephen A. USAF A2C RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) SPAIN, Charles O. USAF CPL RCV B-29A 44-27326 510913 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into mountain near Taeam-dong, approx 3.5 mi NE of K-2 (Taegu) SPANN, John NMI USAF 1LT MIA F-86A 49-1223 520203 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp 4 F-86s attacked by two flights of MiGs, engine damaged, on fire, Wonsan area, ejected SPATH, Charles R. USAF ENS RSC AD-4NA 126950 530611 VF-194 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Ditched due to power failure E of Kangnung, Korea SPEAR, W. W. USN TSGT MIA RB-26C 44-35364 520222 6166th WRSq 67th Tac Recon Wg Weather recce mission, last contact at 1225L over Pyongyang SPENCE, Carl M. USAF CAPT RMC Cessna 133806 530118 VMO-6 1st MAW Shot down on recon mission in enemy area. 1 chute seen landing, gunfire heard SPENCE, Kenneth L. USMC WGCC KIA F-51D A68-809 500909 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Crashed while dropping napalm at Angang-ni SPENCE, Louis T. RAAF MAJ MIA B-29A 44-62084 500909 325th Bombardment Squadron 92nd Bombardment Hit by AAA, exploded in mid-air near Wolbong-ni, 5 chutes cleared the aircraft SPENCE, Marvin J. USAF 2LT NIJ L-20 51-16483 520909 10th Liaison Sq HQ 5th AF Brakes failed during landing roll, flipped over, substantial damage SPENCER, William R. USAF MAJ NIJ F-80C 672 510613 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine problems, caught fire, crashed, destroyed SPIELAN, Richard USAF 1LT INJ F4U-4B 62973 510811 VMF-214 MAG-12 Collided with another F4U-4B (BUNO 63025) during landing run at K-1 after combat mission SPILLANE, Joseph B. USMC 1LT NIJ F-51D 44-84653 520607 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Blown tires on landing, veered off runway at K-46 SPINNENWEBER, Joseph H. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-4 96784 510204 VMF-212 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Crashed into barriers after returning from mission, total loss SPOONER, JR., Mike E. USMC 1LT RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea SPRADLEY, Glen L. USAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-1895 520722 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On dive bomb run, dropped one bomb, snap-rolled and went straight in SPRADLING, JR., Wilbur R. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-819 510512 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA, napalm tank on fire, lost right wing, crashed near Chorwon, no egress noted SPRAGINS, Robert E. USAF CAPT RCV B-29A 44-61835 510412 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Vertical stabilizer, cockpit windows damaged by MiGs, landed safely at emergency airfield (Suwon) in Korea SPROUL, Harold R. USAF 2LT KIA AU-1 129402 521121 VMA-323 MAG-12 Probably hit by AAA during attack run, crashed approx 25 mi SE of Haeju, no egress noted SPURLOCK, Stuart L. USMC 1LT NIJ B-29A 44-62207 520609 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Diverted to K-2 due to poor weather conditions at Yokota AB, Japan. Landed on runway under construction, substantial damage, no injuries to crew SPUTLER, JR., Ernest C. USAF P3 KIA F-51D A68-796 510214 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Possible mid-air collision in heavy cloudcover SQUIRES, Sinclair S. RAAF A1C MIA B-26B 44-34570 530223 37th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Night interdiction msn, rail recon, last contact at 0235L ST. MARY, Robert R. USAF 2LT RCV F-51D 44-13851 520117 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Test flight from K-10, crashed in Chinhae Bay (Mustang 374) STAATS, R. L. SAAF 2LT RSC F-51D 44-74432 510722 13th ARP Sq SAAF Hit by gnd fire, bailed out over Wonsan and got into dinghy (Mustang 312) STAATS, Robert L. SAAF A2C MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z STAGG, JR., Westervelt C. USAF 2LT RMC F-86E 50-651 520107 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Missing on combat sortie in Antung area, poss downed by MiG at 0940L STAHL, Charles E. USAF CPL WIA B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR STAINBROOK, JR., Paul E. USAF CAPT RCV LT-6G UNK 530726 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed on take-off from K-47 STAIR, Calvert L. USAF LT RSC F9F-2 127123 530218 VF-93 USS Philippine Sea On combat patrol, ditched STAMATIS, R. B. USN 1LT RMC F4U-4 97192 511030 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, bailed out, seen alive on ground, SAR effort unsuccessful STANFILL, Herman F. USMC 1LT RSC F-86E 51-2763 520904 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Damaged by debris from downed MiG, flamed out, successful bail out over Yellow Sea (CCRAK Report lists tail number as 50-591) STANGE, Laverne G. USAF 2LT RMC B-26B 44-34529 520219 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, hit by AAA, crew bailed out, crashed btwn Sinchon-Sariwon, Anak, NK, 3rd ARS helos and Fifth AF fighters searched area, negative results STANLEY, James L. USAF CAPT KIA F-84E 51-667 510830 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, crashed, exploded 12 mi N of Sonchon STANLEY, Lee R. USAF SSGT KIA B-29A 42-94072 500908 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into E. China Sea 5 mi off Okinawa in 200 ft of water, extensive SAR effort conducted STANLEY, Otha P. USAF SSGT RCV B-26B 44-34218 510303 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Low on fuel, crashed into the sea on approach to Iwakuni AS, extensive SAR effort STANPHILL, Verlyn L. USAF CDR MIA AD-4Q 124058 510610 VC-35, CAG-19 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by enemy fire, crashed N of Kumsong, wingman noted that entire crew did not bail out STAPLER, Charles R. USN AD3 RSC PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea STAPLETON, Robert W. USN 1LT MIA F-80C 49-772 510718 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On bombing mission, hit by AAA, unsuccessful ejection at low altitude 2 mi W of Unhung-ni STARCK, John S. USAF CAPT NIJ F-86E 51-2734 520129 16th Fr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp On combat mission, maintained CAP over downed wingman for too long, flamed out while returning to base, crashed into rice paddy .5 mi W of K-14 STARK, Richard D. USAF CAPT INJ SB-29 44-84124 510131 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS No. 3 & 4 engines and electrical system failed, crashed 3 mi SE of Johnson AB STARK, Robert J. USAF 1LT RCV F-86A 49-1083 511228 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Damaged by MiGs appox 35 mi S of Antung, crashed enroute to home base, no egress noed STARKWEATHER, Ward L. USAF SGT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok STAUCH, SR., John C. USA A2C RMC B-26B 44-34325 520524 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, location Purple Four, explosion, last contact at 232034L STAUDENMAYER, Thomas E. USAF 2LT MIA F-86E 51-2796 530126 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, 4 F-86s attacked by 6 MiG, crashed inverted STAUFFER, Bill J. USAF CAPT RCV F-80C 49-452 521024 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Formation of eight aircraft, two 4-ship flights, lead acft in mid-air collision with F-80C 49-756, aircraft destroyed STAYSICH, Stephen NMI USAF MAJ MIA RF-51D 44-84945 520515 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed after making target run at 1455L STECKEL, Richard E. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34542 520306 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last radio contact at 060100L, target at BA8911 STEELE, Robert C. USAF SGT MIA B-26B 44-34750 510917 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) On special daytime recon msn in CT and BU areas, last reported over K-46 at 1532L STEFAS, Frank NMI USAF CAPT RSC B-26B 44-34149 501128 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, possible fuel exhaustion, crashed 65 mi NW of Taegu, total loss STEIN, Joseph USAF MAJ RCV B-26B 44-32553 510330 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed 2 mi SE of Iwakuni while returning from combat mission STEIN, Joseph H. USAF 1LT RMC B-26B 44-34514 511208 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last contact - inbound to target near Pyongyang at 1455L, SAR effort negative STEINER, Harold A. USAF 2LT RCV F-80C 49-791 510508 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On strafing pass, hit ridge btwn Hills No. 713 & 667 near Chikkol, 1 mi NE of Mudang Hyon STEINHARTER, Jack C. USAF CAPT NIJ AT-6D 42-44575 510426 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, emergency landing at L-strip, destroyed to keep it out of enemy hands STENERSON, Jenkin N. USA AT2 RSC AD-4N 125710 520808 VC-35 USS Essex (CVA-9) Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, ditched near Yang-do STEPHENS, Alan J.A. USN ENS RSC AD-4 123814 500704 VA-55 USS Valley Forge (CVDamaged flying through debris, AAA damage near Pyongyang STEPHENS, Don R. USN ENS KIA AD-4 123844 500722 VA-55 USS Valley Forge (CVStruck ground during low-level strafing run near Kangnyong-ni STEPHENS, Don R. USN P3 KIA F-51D A68-765 510106 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Crashed into village near Munsan on road from Seoul to Sariwon, disintegrated on impact STEPHENS, Geoffrey I. SAAF 2LT INJ F9F-2 127212 520922 VMF-311 MAG-33 Accident on takeoff at K-3 due to nose wheel collapse STEPHENS, Glenn A. USMC 2LT KIA F-84E 49-2335 501213 523rd Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Crashed, disintegrated while strafing S of Sariwon (2 mi W of Kirin-ni) STEPHENSON, JR., Floyd A. USAF 2LT RCV F-80C 49-557 510129 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Flame out, crash-landed short of runway at K-3 (Pohang) while on training mission STERNARD, Robert E. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 97305 520330 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, ditched in Wonsan Harbor, Side Nr. 304, LST-799 helo rescue STERRETT, Harlo E. USN ENS RMC F4U-4 81660 520526 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVLost oil pressure, successful bail out near Hapsu, alive on the ground, SAR effort negative, Side Nr. 308 STERRETT, Harlo E. USN 1LT RMC F-84E 51-657 520408 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by ground fire, successful bail out, SAR effort unsuccessful STEVENS, John G. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-86400 520331 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Four minutes after take-off, struck a small hill near village of Daimon, 6 mi NW of Yokota AB, Japan and burned STEVENS, John G. USAF ADC KIA PBM-5 84769 501105 VP-46 Failed to return from combat mission over East China Sea and Korean Peninsula STEVENSON, Carl C. USN A3C POW B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) STEVENSON, Frank J. USAF CAPT KIA F4U-4B 63038 510914 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, crashed & burned STEVENSON, JR., James A. USMC SGT INJ H-5F 47-482 510820 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Hit power lines at 8055th MASH, Uijongbu, crashed STEWARD, Wilton A. USAF LTCOL RSC F-86E 51-2798 521016 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Operational loss, bailed out near Cho-do, rescued STEWART, Carl W. USAF UNK NIJ F-51D 780 510924 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Lost coolant, cause unknown, belly-landed short of runway at K-14 STEWART, FNU USAF 1LT MIA RF-51D 44-14445 510825 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 18th Fighter-Bomber Hit by gnd fire, exploded in midair, crashed during target run STEWART, JR., Raymond A. USAF CAPT RSC F-51D 44-74604 510611 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Coolant system hit by gnd fire, went down in river bed of Taedong River near Kyomipo STEWART, Kenneth M. USAF A1C RCV C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 STEWART, Ronald L. USAF 2LT RCV B-26B 44-34098 520419 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Took off on Runway 24 from K-8, poss engine failure, crashed into Yellow Sea approximately 1 mi off shore, extensive SAR effort included ROK Naval vessel and divers STEWART, Wallace D. USAF 1LT RCV F-84E 49-2426 510423 523rd Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp Returning to base for emergency landing, exploded, unsuccessful low altitude bail out STEWART, Walter C. USAF 2LT RMC F-80C 49-809 530117 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, bailed out and landed safely STICKELS, Edward L. USAF 1LT NIJ F4U-4 96872 510304 VMF-212 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, forced to land at Suwon, gear collapsed on landing, total loss STIGALL, Robert L. USMC 1LT RMC TBM-3R 85647 511221 Hedron 1 1st MAW Hit by AAA, crashed near Chorwon STILL, Richard L. USMC 1LT INJ B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB STIMER, Richard R. USAF PFC NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB STINNETT, Clem L. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 97044 510207 VF-63 USS Valley Forge (CVCrashed into sea during landing attempt STINNETT, Glen W. USN MAJ RCV HRS-2 127822 530325 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Crashed and burned during test hop from Ascom City, Korea STITZEL, Doil R. USMC PVT RCV C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 STOKES, John R. USA SGT RCV B-29A 44-27314 511204 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg One engine out after take-off, crashed 5 mi E of Kadena AB, Okinawa STOKES, Sherrill L. USAF SGT MIA B-29A 44-86371 510507 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA over Pyongyang, damaged No. 3 & 4 engines hit which possibly caused explosion, lost wing, 4-5 chutes observed, Navy SA-16 and USS Bataan fighter aircraft STOLL, Edward J. USAF PFC NIJ HRS-1 127802 510928 HMR-161 1st Mar Div Flew into ground during night landing, crashed & burned STONE, B. J. USMC CAPT INJ HTL-4 128632 510419 VMO-6 1st MAW Hit wires while landing and crashed, total loss STONE, Elmer J. USMC 1LT RCV F4U-4 81456 510226 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Crashed on take-off at K-1 (Pusan West) STONELAKE, Joseph O.L. USMC 2LT MIA B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) STOPA, Dewey NMI USAF A1C RMC B-29A 44-61802 530110 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment MiG damage in Yalu area, crew bailed out, aircraft may have crashed into water STORKSON, Robert K. USAF A3C MIA B-26C 44-35817 530714 13th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder mission lost btwn Sinanju-Pyongyang. Last contact with aircraft at YD1080. No further contact. Documents from PLA indicate that AC was shot down by STORY, Glen F. USAF 1LT RMC F-86E 52-2841 521006 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, successfully bailed out at 1223L, pilot could not be picked up. Captured by the Korean Home Militia on 6 October and transfered to Chinese Communist STOUFFER, JR., Myron E. USAF 1LT RSC SA-16A 49-083 510120 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Crashed while landing near the northern tip of Tsu-Shima STOVER, FNU USAF CAPT INJ B-29A 44-62279 501019 33rd Bombardment Squadron 22nd Bmb Wg Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea STOWERS, Frederick P. USAF LTJG KIA F9F-2 127178 520321 VF-52 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA near Hungnam, bailed out over water on a bearing of 135 degrees, 10 mi from Hungnam, Side Nr. 110, Monte Carlo helo conducted unsuccessful SAR effort STRAHLEY, Charles G. USN SSGT RSC B-29A 44-69656 510318 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, some crew members bailed out off Okinawa, aircraft later recovered safely at Kadena AB, 2nd ARSq conducted air and land SAR effort in the Bolo Point area, STRAHM, Warren G. USAF CAPT RSC RF-51D 44-84913 510519 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, streaming coolant from engine, bellied in STRAND, William H. USAF SGT KIA F-51D A68-782 510319 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by gnd fire,unsuccessful bail out over Wonsan Harbor STRANGE, Harold T. RAAF 1LT KIA F4U-4B 97396 510616 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Downed by ground fire near Oktong-Ni, bailed out at low altitude STRATTON, Franklyn H. USMC 1LT RMC F-51D 44-74037 520101 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by gnd fire, successful bailout, SAR effort negative STREIT, John P. USAF ENS RSC AD-4L 123987 510824 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Lost power on take-off, ditched ahead of carrier STRICKLAND, Gordon E. USN CAPT RCV F4U-4 81465 501207 VMF-311 MAG-33 Ferry flight from Kisarazu AFB, ran out of fuel, crashed during emergency landing 7 mi W of Itami AB STRICKLAND, JR., John NMI USMC 1LT RMC RB-29A 44-61727 520704 91st SRS (Photo) Shot down by MiG possibly over China or extreme northern NK (Sinanju), extensive SAR effort by one Navy combatant and at least eight aircraft, including two SA-16s and STRIEBY, Francis A. USAF SSGT KIA B-29A 42-94072 500908 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into E. China Sea 5 mi off Okinawa in 200 ft of water, extensive SAR effort conducted STRIEFF, Leon C. USAF SSGT RMC B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, STRINE, John T. USAF 2LT MIA B-26B 44-34547 510929 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact at 2113L, equipped with searchlight to spot targets STROPE, Eugene E. USAF SQLDR RCV F-51D A68-757 500707 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Downed by Yak, 400 meters N of Pukpyong RR Station, Songchong-ni, Pukpyong-up, Samchok-gun STROUT, Graham RAAF 2LT NIJ L-20 51-16483 520909 10th Liaison Sq HQ 5th AF Brakes failed during landing roll, flipped over, substantial damage STRUCKMAN, Ralph H. USAF LCDR NIJ F4U-4 96784 520505 VF-192 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Engine failure after bombing run, bailed out STRUEGEL, Gervase G. USN LCDR RSC F4U-4 81420 520608 VF-192 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Ditched near USS Princeton due to engine failure STRUEGEL, Gervase G. USN AT3 RSC PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea STUDER, Max E. USN MAJ RSC F4U-4 81947 511218 VMF-212 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by AAA, engine exploded, on fire, successful bail out 2 mi over Taedong Inlet STUEBING, Robert F. USMC MAJ NIJ F4U-4B 97405 510916 VMF-214 MAG-12 After combat mission, landed long, overturned in sand at end of runway, total loss STUHLMAN, Frank W. USMC LCDR RSC F4U-4 81886 511003 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, ditched in Wonsan Harbor STURDIVANT, A. Y. USN 1LT INJ F-84E 51-670 520303 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Four-ship flight, Nr. 4 F-84s engine exploded (poss due to battle damage), successful ejection, crashed 26 mi N of K-2 STURM, Jack D. USAF AD3 RSC HRS UNK 530625 HU-1 LST 799 Crashed on take off from LST 799. SUDDARTH, E. B. USN 2LT KIA F-84E 51-490A 520909 69th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 58th Fighter-Bomber 20 MiGs, Head-on attack by MiG at 1205L, no egress noted SUFFERN, JR., William H. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34281 520221 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Working Red One Nine, last contact at 0015L, Kumchon area, 3rd ARS helos and Fifth AF fighters searched area, negative results SULLIVAN, Dave P. USAF 1LT INJ F-80C 49-755 520517 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Tire blew on take off roll at K-14, heavily damaged SULLIVAN, Dennis B USAF ENS MIA F9F-2B 123601 510506 VF-191 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA at Koto-ri, exploded in mid-air near Hongmun, Ni, Korea SULLIVAN, Gerald J. USN 1LT RCV F-51D 45-11578 510303 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Engine trouble near Chorwon, crashed 1.5 mi NW of Sesari, SK, three F-51 flights conducted SAR effort, results negative SUMMERLIN, JR., Marshall J. USAF CAPT INJ F-51D UNK 510212 39th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Ejected 20 mi E of Taegu due to battle damage SUMMERS, Clifford C. USAF 1LT RMC AT-6F 44-82571 510115 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by ground fire near Tanyang, crew E&Eed to friendly lines SUMMERSILL, Clinton D. USAF ENS NIJ F4U-4B 63041 501203 VF-114 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA and crash landed at Hagaru-ri strip, prob destroyed to avoid capture by enemy SUMMIT, C. W. USN CAPT INJ F-51D 44-13220 510630 39th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Unspecified battle damage, crash landed at K-16 SUMNER, JR., Charles D. USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4 96916 510409 VMF-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, ditched near Wonsan SUMNER, John S. USMC PO KIA Meteor A77-911 520609 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Mushed into ground while on strafing run SURMAN, John L. RAAF ENS RSC F9F-5 UNK 530419 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Ditched on take-off SUTHERLIN, B. USN CAPT RSC H-5F 48-540 500930 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Hit by blast from tank mine, total loss SVORE, Ferdnand L. USAF A2C RMC B-29A 44-62011 521230 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs (night fighters), crashed 25 mi N of Pyongyang SWALLS, Donald G. USAF CAPT RSC F-80C UNK 510413 18th Air Base Gp Hit by AAA, bailed out successfully SWANSON, A. B. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34317 521227 90th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Last radio and radar contact at 1835L inbound to target, extensive SAR effort negative SWANSON, Ernest C. USAF S/LT RSC Sea Fury UNK 520407 Royal Navy Ditched SWANSON, FNU RNAVY S/LT RSC Sea Fury UNK 520428 Royal Navy Landed on beach of off-shore island in Yellow Sea SWANSON, FNU RNAVY 1LT KIA F-51D 44-72043 511213 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Conducting bomb run, smoke observed after bomb run, dove into ground, exploded 35 mi NW of Seoul (N of Samdung), no egress noted, acft based out of K-46 SWANSON, John A. USAF LTJG RSC AD-4 127863 520410 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA, damaged oil cooler, ditched in Wonsan Harbor SWANSON, Peter S. USN LTJG NIJ AD-4 123951 520529 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA, engine failure, ditched in Wonsan Harbor SWANSON, Peter S. USN 1LT KIA F-84E 49-2324 510601 522nd Ftr-Esc Sq 27th Ftr-Esc Gp On napalm run, crashed into hillside near Mundung-ni, NK, no egress noted, SAR effort negative SWEAT, Lester K. USAF CDR RSC F9F-2 127140 520620 VF-191 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Mechanical malfunction on take off, ditched SWEENY, J. USN 2LT MIA RF-80C 45-8472 511002 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg On photo recon mission, downed by MiG, eight F-84s escorting 2 RF-80s, downed by 2 of 16 MiG-15s at Sinanju at 1635L, aircraft exploded at 20,000 ft, parachute SWENEY, Bruce Andrew USAF 2LT RCV F-86E 52-2859 521106 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp VFR clearance, crashed into mountain 10 mi E of Seoul in bad weather SWENSON, James E. USAF CPT RSC F4U-5 121930 501117 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA 3 mi SW of Hagaru-ri, ditched 600 yds W of Hagaru-ri SWINFORD, David G. USMC CAPT MIA F7F-3N 80457 520715 MAG 33 Explosions and fireball observed SWINFORD, Duane A. USMC 1LT RCV B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do SWINGLE, Beverly A. USAF ENS MIA F9F-2 120827 520727 VF-191 USS Princeton (CVA-37) On CAP flight, mid air collision, crashed at sea SWISHER, Forrest D. USN CAPT RCV F-80C 49-548 510213 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Lost portion of left wing, right wing, and tail assembly on strafing pass, crashed SYMINGTON, JR., Thomas A. USAF 2LT KIA F-80C 49-552 510820 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp One of four F-80Cs on combat mission, conducted dive bombing mission, exploded in mid-air, disintegrated over Hwang-ju area, no egress noted TABACZYNSKI, Edwin F. USAF 1LT RSC F-51D 45-11643 520405 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Lost on friendly island (Cho-do) TABOR, C. L. USAF 2LT KIA LT-6G 49-3589 530421 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed/burned TADDEO, JR., Joseph A. USAF 2LT RMC TN-OY-2 03982 510702 VMO-6 1st MAW Phot recce mission, poss hit by AAA, wreckage located .5 mi W of al-Lyong TAFT, Leonard C. USMC MAJ MIA B-26B 44-34222 501206 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Fuel exhaustion, entire crew bailed out 30 mi N of Susa, one crewman rescued TAHSEQUAH, Meech NMI USAF CAPT RSC F4U-5N 124550 520710 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Ditched during test flight approx 6 mi from K-8 (Kunsan) TAMMELL, Thomas B. USMC 1LT RMC F-51D 44-74794 510905 39th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, engine froze, successful bail out, alive on the ground, SAR negative TANDY, Orval H. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 43-22447 530113 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder mission, last contact at 0417L, faded from radar scope TANNER, Marlin A. USAF 2LT RCV F-80C UNK 530222 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into the sea at Suwon Gunnery Range TARR, Allan M. USAF CPL MIA C-46D 44-78038 520219 83rd Trp Car Sq 437th Trp Car Wg (P) Night insertion msn, last contact at 0202L, double agent detonated grenade before bail out TATARAKIS, George G. USA MAJ RSC F7F-3N 80513 511004 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Caught fire, both crew members bailed out, VMF(N)-513 SAR effort to support ground search TATRO, Leo F. USMC ENS RSC F9F-3 122574 500919 VF-51 USS Valley Forge (CVLost power, possibly due to AAA, ditched TATUM, David F. USN LTJG RSC F9F-2 125121 511228 VF-52 USS Valley Forge (CVFlame out on landing approach, ditched TATUM, David F. USN LTJG KIA F9F-2 127165 520219 VF-52 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, crashed into mountain, exploded on impact, Side Nr. 102, no egress noted TATUM, David F. USN 2LT KIA F-51D 45-11704 520320 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Believed downed by MIG in enemy territory at 1600L (Mustang 320) TAYLOR, David L. SAAF LCDR RSC F4U-4 80883 500916 VF-63 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by rocket blast, ditched 1/4 W off Point Bolo in Inchon Harbor TAYLOR, Donald C. USN CAPT INJ F9F-4 125203 520326 VMF-115 MAG-33 Mid-air collision with another F9F-4 near Yongwol (Sinchon-ni) TAYLOR, Harry O. USMC 1LT KIA F-80C 49-538 510712 80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 8th Fighter-Bomber No. 3 man of 8-man section, hit by AAA in right wing and fuselage, caught fire, crashed in Kunu-ri area, no egress noted TAYLOR, Irvin E. USAF 1LT RMC LT-6G 49-3591 530521 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by gnd fire near Paekhyon-ni, two parachutes landed near enemy lines TAYLOR, Jack M. USAF LT RSC F4U-5N UNK 520613 VC-3, Det H USS Valley Forge (CVDeck launch, crashed after take-off TAYLOR, R. P. USN LTJG MIA F9F-5 125963 530413 VF-122 USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Flame out, ditched, extensive SAR effort negative TAYLOR, Roy NMI USN MSGT KIA F4U-4 81779 501111 VMF-312 MAG-12 Crashed and burned in the Kilchu area near Chosin Reservior N of Hamhung TEAGUE, Boyd T. USMC LTJG KIA AD-4 123945 511006 VF-54 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA, exploded, crashed on the road W of Kowon while recovering from bomb run TEAGUE, Cordice I. USN ENS RSC HO3S-1 122710 530724 USS Lake Champlain Lost lift while hovering over the USS Blue (DD-744), crashed in water off Yo-do TEEL, R. L. USN CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34374 510703 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn - butterfly drop, last contact at 9:03 pm on July 3rd inbound to target, 3rd ARS SAR effort continued until July 6, results negative TEGT, Donald D USAF A2C RCV B-29A 44-69802 520913 90th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Stalled due to icing on wings, crashed 21 mi SW of Kangnung, SK (near Hyolchon-ni) TEMPLES, Amos C. USAF 1LT MIA F-86E 50-652 520503 16th Fighter-Intercepter Sq 51st Fighter-Intercepter Downed by MiG, crashed into water TENNEY, Albert G. USAF LTJG RSC AD UNK 510807 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by AAA, ditched 12 mi NW Wonsan Harbor TENNYSON, Durward J. USN LT KIA AD-4 128986 520606 VA-195 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Hit by AAA during rail interdiction mission, crashed and exploded near Yangdok, Korea, Side Nr. 502B TENNYSON, Durward J. USN PFC RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea TERNES, Peter NMI USA CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34547 510929 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact at 2113L, equipped with searchlight to spot targets TERRY, Minter C. USAF CAPT NIJ AT-6D 44-81033 501030 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed into mountain near Panha-dong TERRY, Robert W. USAF LT RSC F9F-5 126190 530401 VF-51 USS Valley Forge (CVAHit by AAA, forced to bail out near Wonsan THABET, JR., E. J. USN 1LT MIA F-51D 44-74646 510606 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Low altitude reconnaissance mission, hit by AAA, crashed 45 mi SE of Wonsan, no egress noted, two F-51s conducted SAR effort with negative results THATCHER, Willis W. USAF CAPT RSC F-84E 51-634 520126 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed behind enemy lines, rescued by SAR aircraft THAWLEY, Alvin T. USAF 1LT MIA F-86F 52-4469 530720 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Fighter-Bomber Gr Direct hit by AAA following bomb run, crashed THEES, John F. USAF CAPT MIA F3D-2 UNK 530704 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Failed to return from mission THISTLEWATTE, Lote NMI USMC LT KIA F4U-4 81601 510418 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit power lines on flight path, exploded in mid-air, disintegrated in NW Hamhung THOMAS, Alfred W.C. USN CAPT RSC B-29A 44-61923 500713 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp While attempting to salvo bomb load at Oki-Gunto, one bomb prematurely exploded, crashed near Dogo Island, Japan, five crewmembers successfully bailed out and were THOMAS, Allan USAF PFC RSC B-29A 45-21822 520129 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully THOMAS, Donald H. USAF 1LT RSC AT-6D 41-84197 501024 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Shot down on mountain near Koto-ri, S of Choshin Lake, 75 mi N. of Wonsan THOMAS, Edwin J. USAF CAPT NIJ L-19A 50-1610 520126 HQ 5th AF Hit cables strung across Han River THOMAS, George S. USAF CAPT RSC B-29A 44-69656 510318 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, some crew members bailed out off Okinawa, aircraft later recovered safely at Kadena AB, 2nd ARSq conducted air and land SAR effort in the Bolo Point area, THOMAS, Glenn P. USAF SSGT MIA B-29A 44-86268 510407 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter THOMAS, JR., Lewis A. USAF A1C RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) THOMAS, James C. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4 81243 520509 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA, arresting cable broke, crashed into barriers on landing THOMAS, John P. USMC CAPT RSC F4U-4 81886 520501 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Crash landed on carrier deck, careened overboard THOMAS, John P. USMC TSGT RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) THOMAS, Keith D. USAF LT NBD FR5 VT482 530715 HMS Ocean Crashed into the sea on take-off, sank immediately THOMAS, Kenneth M. RNAVY 1LT MIA F4U-4B 97454 511016 VMF-312 MAG-12 Lost contact with the other members of his flight while covering downed pilots. SAR effort negative. THOMAS, Ralph H. USMC 1LT RCV B-26B 44-34218 510303 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Low on fuel, crashed into the sea on approach to Iwakuni AS, extensive SAR effort THOMAS, Robert J. USAF 1LT RMC B-26B 44-34351 510114 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by gnd fire, crew bailed out 2 mi W of Hamjong-ni THOMAS, SR., Donald S. USAF 2LT MIA B-26B 44-34666 511125 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Night msn, bailed out 5 mi NW of Chorwon, reported icing during last contact at 0507L, SAR effort negative THOMPSON, Charles R. USAF SSGT MIA B-29A 44-61967 520610 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK, last contact at 101315Z THOMPSON, Elwood J. USAF 2LT RCV C-54D UNK 501109 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Crashed 3 mi N of Pyongyang THOMPSON, Howard R. USAF A2C RMC RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance THOMPSON, III, John W. USAF LCDR INJ P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB THOMPSON, J. G. USN 2LT KIA F-80C 49-1865 510407 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed into Wonsan Harbor, SAR effort negative THOMPSON, John E. USAF 2LT MIA C-47A 42-10855 501015 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Crashed btwn Kimpo AB, Korea and Brady AB, Japan, SAR effort negative THOMPSON, John E. USAF CAPT KIA F-51D 44-74959 510611 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Four ship flight on armed recon mission, crashed 8 mi NW of Kaesong (2 mi S of Choun-ni), no egress noted THOMPSON, John F. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-5N 124501 510127 VC-110 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure after takeoff, ditched THOMPSON, Max E. USN CAPT KIA C-47A 42-10855 501015 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Crashed btwn Kimpo AB, Korea and Brady AB, Japan, SAR effort negative THOMPSON, Morris F. USAF SSGT MIA B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do THOMPSON, Raymond NMI USAF SGT RMC Meteor A77-29 511201 No. 77 Squadron RAAF 12 Meteors attacked by 40 MiG-15s, downed by MiG-15 THOMSON, Bruce L. RAAF 1LT INJ L-5 43-34928 510925 10th Liaison Sq 5th AF Lost power while on SAR mission THOMSON, Cecil M. USAF 2LT MIA B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. THOMSON, Hugh K. USAF ENS POW F4U-4B 97103 500725 VF-53 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, lost engine oil, crash landed 15 mi NE of Posong, SAR effort negative THOMSON, Keith E. USN LT RMC F-86F 52-4368 530721 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Caught fire after bombing run, bailed out (Sabre 616 "Q") THON, G. SAAF AMCA RSC HO3S-1 122519 500911 HU-1 Det 3 USS Philippine Sea (CVEngine failure, helicopter ditched at sea THORIN, Duane W. USN AMC RMC HO3S-1 UNK 520202 HU-1 Crash landed while attempting to rescue downed pilot (Ettinger) THORIN, Duane W. USN ENS RSC F4U-4B 63003 510311 VF-113 USS Philippine Sea (CVCrashed into water on take-off THORNBURG, Thomas H. USN SGT NIJ B-29A 44-62108 510410 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage THORNBURGH, Billie G. USAF 1LT WIA B-29A 44-27347 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, successfully recovered at Kimpo AB (K-14) THORNTON, Glen S. USAF LTJG RMC HO3S-1 122723 510331 HU-2, Det 40 Uneven landing on mountainous terrain. Enemy thwarted rescue attempt THORNTON, John W. USN MSGT NIJ AT-6F 44-82563 500828 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, Uihung area, crash landed in friendly territory THORSTENSEN, Roy F. USAF LTC RMC TBM-3R 85647 511221 Hedron 1 1st MAW Hit by AAA, crashed near Chorwon THRASH, William G. USMC CAPT NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB THRELKELD, William E. USAF A2C NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort THURMAN, John E. USAF 1LT MIA F-84E 50-1174 520317 HQ 49th Ftr-Bmbr Wg 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Poss hit by gnd fire, crashed at 1025L TIERNAN, JR., Allen R. USAF LT MIA F4U-5N UNK 510422 VC-3 USS Princeton (CV-37) Hit by gnd fire, crashed 17 mi S of Wonsan, SAR effort negative TIFFANY, Albert R. USN MSGT MIA B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do TILLER, Horace N. USAF 1LT MIA F-84D 48-779 520711 310th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 58th Fighter-Bomber While on a rocket run, flew in a cloud of smoke and dust from previous bomb run. Was not seen to exit the cloud. TINDALL, Irvin M. USAF TIRCUIT, Charles R. 2LT USAF RCV LT-6G UNK 530727 6147th Tac Ctl Gp MAJ MIA B-26C 44-35961 530401 90th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Hit by AAA, landed in paddy, last radio contact at 312230L TITUS, Harold J. USAF SSGT WIA B-29A 44-62971 511027 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed at K-14 near Seoul with five wounded personnel onboard TODD, JR., John H.L. USAF ENS INJ P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB TODD, W. E. USN 1LT RSC LT-6G 49-3538 520527 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by AAA, crashed on Hill 1062, observer bailed out, no egress noted TOLPUTT, W. P.R. BrARM CAPT WIA B-29A 1676 501114 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crash landed into parked fighter aircraft at Kimpo TOLSON, George USAF 1LT RSC F-51D 44-74343 511201 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, crashed TOMICH, Max USAF 1LT NIJ F-51D 44-14484 511107 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Mechanical problems, successful bail out E of K-46 TOMICH, Max USAF 1LT RCV C-54D 42-72648 500630 22nd Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Destroyed by NKAF bombing strike at Suwon, Korea TOMLINSON, Charles R. USA ENS RSC AD-4NA 126927 521209 VA-55 USS Essex (CVA-9) Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, ditched, rescued by Bobtail helo, Side Number S-508 TOMPKINS, George E. USN 1LT WIA B-26 UNK 510815 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Gp (L) Hit by AAA over enemy territory, recovered at 90th Composite Wg RAAF base TONKIN, Kenneth E. USAF AT1 MIA AD-3Q 122863 520711 VC-33 Det 41 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA, lost part of tail, crashed near Pyongyang, no egress noted, Side Nr. SS53 TOOKER, JR., Marck L. USN 1LT RMC F-80C 49-841 520102 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Successful bail out TOOMEY, Robert L. USAF 1LT KIA F-84E 50-1186 520616 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, hit hill TOOPS, William W. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4B 81502 530503 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by AAA and ditched 15 miles S. of Cho-do TOPE, Lyle V. USMC CAPT NIJ F4U-4 96939 510122 VMF-212 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Crashed on the flight deck of the USS Bataan, left gear penetrated wing, total loss TORBETT, Eddie C. USMC LTJG RCV F4U-4 80878 530611 VF-94 USS Philippine Sea Engine fire, bailed out over water TOROSIAN, J. USN 1LT KIA F-80C 49-560 510523 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by gnd fire, crash landed, exploded near Mundung-ni TORSTAD, Donald R USAF MSGT RCV SB-29 44-84124 510131 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS No. 3 & 4 engines and electrical system failed, crashed 3 mi SE of Johnson AB TOVSEN, Donald E. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-553 510422 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed NW of Sunan TOWLE, James E. USAF SSGT RCV B-29A 44-62108 510410 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night intruder mission against Sinanju/Kunu-ri, two engines out, crash landed at Taegu AB, total loss due to battle damage TRACKBERGER, Otto C. USAF CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35760 520605 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, last contact at 2325I, crew was bailing out, 15 mi S Simni-do TRANTHAM, Archie P. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB TRAUTMANN, Arthur A. USAF LTJG RSC F2H-2 124983 510911 VF-172 USS Essex (CV-9) Conducted recon mission, after landing, lost all braking power, rolled over the side TREADWELL, FNU USN CAPT RMC F-84E 51-496 520807 430th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine went dead, successful bail out, alive on the ground. Captured arrived at camp 2 on 18 Octover 1952 TREAT, Francis L. USAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-544 511011 36th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 8th Fitghter-Bomber One of two F-80Cs on rail cutting interdiction mission, hit by heavy AAA S of Kunu-ri, caught fire, crashed, no egress noted, SAR effort negative TREESTER, James L. USAF CAPT NIJ AT-6D UNK 510701 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by AAA N of Imjin River, seriously damaged TREMBLAY, Joseph "Pat" RCARM LT RSC F-84E 51-518 520517 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by MiGs, successful bail out, rescued by SAR TROBAUGH, John C. USAF ENS RCV F4U-4 82131 510210 VF-193 USS Princeton (CV-37) Stalled on bombing run and exploded on impact NW of Inchon TROLLE, Harold NMI USN A1C MIA B-29A 44-86343 520913 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA and exploded in mid-air over Suiho Hydroelectric Plant TROSCLAIR, James O. USAF CAPT KIA Cessna 133816 520909 VMO-6 1st MAW Downed by AAA during recon mission behind enemy lines, no chutes observed TROTTER, JR., Donald K. USMC SGT RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok TSURUOKA, Harry N. USA A2C NBD C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 TUCKER, JR., Luke J. USAF LTJG RMC HO3S-1 122712 510524 HU-2, Det 30 USS New Jersey (BBCrashed, no information on cause of crash TUFFANELLI, G. T. USMC CAPT RCV F4U-4B 97417 520409 VMF-212 MAG-12 Lost oil pressure, crashed into Choyang River, no egress noted TULK, JR., William A. USMC MAJ MIA F-80C 49-1884 520111 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed in inverted position on top of mountain/exploded after target run TULLOCH, JR., John F. USAF 1LT MIA F-80C 49-691 501023 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Last seen in vicinity of Kwaksan TULLY, John R. USAF ENS INJ F4U-4 81935 501014 VF-33 USS Leyte (CV-32) Stalled on take-off TUMA, JR., Edward J. USN 2LT MIA F-86E 51-2734 521118 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Reported oxygen system malfunction, entered overcast, disappeared TURBERVILLE, Jack H. USAF SSGT RCV C-47A 43-15932 510929 1973 AACS Sq 1818 AACS Gp Crashed into hill near Maedong in bad weather, 16 mi NE of Taegu TURMAN, Herbert C. USAF CPL NIJ B-29A 44-27347 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, successfully recovered at Kimpo AB (K-14) TURNER, Dewell E. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) TURNER, Harold P. USAF MAJ RCV F7F-3N 80546 521206 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Crashed into the sea near K-8 due to mechanical failure TURNER, James R. USMC 2LT RMC F-86E 51-2820 520914 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiGs, successful bail out observed TURNER, Paul C. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 81331 530719 VF-152 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Crashed into water on take-off TURNER, R. W. USN F/LT INJ Meteor A77-741 520124 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Crashed 3.5 mi S of base while landing at K-14, engine failure TURNER, Valton L. RAAF ENS RSC F4U-4 96923 510405 VF-63 USS Philippine Sea (CVBailed out over Wonsan Harbor, rescued TUTHILL, Maurice A. USN SGT INJ B-29A 42-65369 510406 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Gp Crash landed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, gear failed TUTT, John B. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4B 97522 510930 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, ditched in river bed 30 mi NW of Wonsan, helo rescue TUTTLE, John W. USMC 1LT RMC F-80C 49-546 520408 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by AAA, crash landed, alive on the ground TUTTLE, Ward G. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 96973 520310 VMA-312 USS Bairoko (CVE-115) Hit by machine gun fire, bailed out over water, rescued TUXBURY, Clarence W. USMC ENS RSC F4U UNK 510218 USS Valley Forge (CVEngine failure, ditched at sea in mine field TVEDE, T. R. USN CAPT RCV F-51D 44-73116 510525 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On strafing run, hit ridge, disintegrated TYLER, Harry M. USAF CAPT NIJ H-5G 48-538 520325 3rd Air Rescue Sq, Det 1 MATS Patient evacuation mission from snow-covered hilltop, landed in snow-filled hole, overturned TYLER, Russell P. USAF MAJ KIA F-82G UNK 501107 68th Ftr-Int Sq 6160th ABW Crashed into Naha Bay, Okinawa TYMOWICZ, Adam P. USAF 1LT NIJ AT-6D 44-81356 520111 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp High cross winds, crash landed at K-18 after combat mission TYRA, Adam E. USAF PVT RCV C-47D 49-2616 521222 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF F-80C on take-off run hit this aircraft which had taxiied onto active runway at K-13 TZINAKOS, Grigorios RHAF 2LT NIJ AD-3 122222 520707 VMA-121 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, right wing damaged, gear failed, wheels up landing at K-6 UHLEMEYER, JR., Ted NMI USMC A3C RCV C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort ULINSKI, Valerian NMI USAF 2LT KIA F-84E 50-1184 520228 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, unsuccessful bailout UMBARGER, William F. USAF 1LT WIA B-29A 44-61835 510412 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Vertical stabilizer, cockpit windows damaged by MiGs, landed safely at emergency airfield (Suwon) in Korea UMHOLTZ, Willis E. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34257 510405 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA, night intruder, Kunu-ri-Sinanju-Pyongyang, last contact inbound to target UNRUH, Halbert C. USAF SGT KIA B-26C 44-35922 501220 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into the sea after take-off, 7 mi N of Natsue, Honshu, Japan, Japanese fishermen recovered some wreckage from downed aircraft UPTON, Richard R. USAF LT RSC F-80C 49-874 520424 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, successful bail out URE, James F. USAF 1LT NIJ F-51D 45-11539 520615 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit wire while on low-level SAR effort for downed aircraft URQUHART, William USAF CPL KIA B-29A 44-61923 500713 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp While attempting to salvo bomb load at Oki-Gunto, one bomb prematurely exploded, crashed near Dogo Island, Japan, five crewmembers successfully bailed out and were URSINI, Jerry NMI USAF SGT RSC B-29A 44-61923 500713 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp While attempting to salvo bomb load at Oki-Gunto, one bomb prematurely exploded, crashed near Dogo Island, Japan, five crewmembers successfully bailed out and were UTZ, Harrison USAF CAPT RMC RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance VAADI, Eugene J. USAF MSGT RSC OY-2 03993 500806 VMO-6 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, ditched offshore near Kosong VALENTIN, Herbert J. USMC 1LT RCV B-26B 44-45589 521021 95th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crashed approx 4 mi NW of K-1 after missed approach at K-1 VALENTINE, James N. USAF 2LT RCV C-47 UNK 510527 13 Flight Royal Hellenic AF Crashed into mountain after takeoff from Taegu AB VAMVOUKAS, Anastasios RHAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-1862 510226 80th Ftr-Int Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, disintegrated during napalm pass near Hongchon VAN DEN BELDT, Ray J. USAF LT RSC F-51D 44-74570 510905 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by gnd fire NE of Sunchon, lost coolant, engine failed, crash landed (Mustang 344) VAN DEN BOS, W. H. SAAF CAPT MIA B-26B 520404 13th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Night intruder msn, last contact at 0330L, crashed near Haeju, NK VAN FLEET, JR., James A. USAF CAPT RCV F4U-5NL 124512 510413 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit by own bomb blast 15 mi NE of Pyongyang, crashed 10 mi N of Chorwon VAN HOUSEN, John E. USMC SGT RSC AT-6D 42-44461 501029 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Lost near Sinchon (Myongsa-ri), S of Pyongyang, fuel exhaustion, aircraft bellied in VAN NOTE, Clifton J. USA CAPT KIA F-51D 44-63515 511129 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit by AAA, coolant leak, crashed and burned (Mustang 346) VAN RENSBURG, Amo Janse SAAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-705 510323 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA during strafing run against enemy position, crashed/exploded near Sunan VAN RIPER, Thomas L. USAF LT RSC F-86F 52-4348 530228 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Fuel exhaustion while escorting lost pilot, bailed out over K-8, which was socked in (Sabre 608 "M") VAN ROOYEN, R. L. SAAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-593 501101 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA over Sinuiju Airfield, crashed 15 mi S of Sinuiju at SE end of airfield VAN SICKLE, JR., Frank L. USAF CAPT RCV RB-26C UNK 511008 12th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Ran out of fuel in bad weather, crash landed on Iki-Shima, Japan, 30 mi WNW of Itazuke AB VAN SICKLE, Marcus E. USAF ENS NIJ AD-4Q 124068 501209 VA-195 USS Princeton (CV-37) Damaged by own bomb blast, destroyed at Yonpo Airfield VAN SLOOTEN, Don USN A2C RMC B-29A 44-62011 521230 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs (night fighters), crashed 25 mi N of Pyongyang VAN SLYKE, Leland H. USAF 1LT RCV F-84E 51-715 530527 310th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire during bomb run, crashed, burned, disintegrated VAN VEEN, James A. USAF 1LT MIA RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance VAN VOORHIS, Paul E. USAF LT RSC RF-51D 44-74619 520114 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Damaged during strike on NW edge of Punchbowl, engine trouble, wheels up landing on friendly territory, aircraft total loss (Mustang 376) VAN ZYL, N. C. SAAF 1LT WIA B-29A 42-93974 511109 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Night leaflet dropping mission, hit by AAA near Chongju, crew bailed out over P-Y-do, SAR effort conducted VANCE, Daniel B. USAF MSGT NIJ B-29A 44-62281 510507 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by AAA over Pyongyang, recovered at Yokota AB, Japan, crewmembers observed loss of 44-86371 and three chutes leaving that aircraft VANCE, Henry J. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) VANDARWARKA, Clayton W. USAF SGT RMC B-26B 44-34706 510422 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Part of six aircraft flight, hit by AAA at marshalling yards, left engine on fire, approx 8 mi N of Paup, NK at 1640L, Helo SAR effort negative VANDERFORD, Kenneth J. USAF CAPT KIA F-80C 49-733 520805 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, did not recover from steep dive to attack truck column VANDERWILT, Lawrence M. USAF CPT RSC F-51D 44-74512 510311 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Hit by gnd fire, lost coolant, crash landed 2 mi S of Chunchon VANDERYERK, Allen H. USAF A2C MIA B-26C 44-35407 521007 34th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Day mission, hit by AAA, engulfed in flames, crashed, exploded VANWEY, William H. USAF CAPT RSC AT-6F 44-82552 501204 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by ground fire, belly landed SE of Sunchon (aircraft later destroyed) VARGO, John C. USA CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35972 510212 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission on Rte 3 to Hamhung, last contact at 0218L entering target area, SAR effort negative VAUGHN, Hayden G. USAF 2LT NIJ F-80C 49-1875 521117 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Took off on combat mission from K-13, lost oil pressure, engine malfunction, crash landed on mud flats near Inchon VEAZEY, George R. USAF 1LT NIJ LT-6G 49-3581 520125 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crash landed at K-6 after combat mission VEIRS, Dorhsan E. USAF LT MIA F4U-4 96793 510811 VF-874 USS Bon Homme Conducted diving attack against a bridge, disintegrated in mid-air, no egress noted VENES, James J. USN A1C MIA B-26B 44-34582 521209 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Reported being fired upon, mid-air explosion VERNON, JR., Harold M. USAF CAPT MIA AU-1 129338 530514 VMA-212 MAG-12 Disappeared after attack near Anak, SAR effort negative VERRANT, Merco J. USMC 2LT RCV F-51D 44-74718 510701 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Downed by AAA while flying CAP for 2 other downed SAAF pilots, out of K-10 (Mustang 328) VERSTER, Jesse P. SAAF 1LT KIA B-26B 44-34705 501229 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) 1 of 5 B-26s, hit by AAA over Sunchon AB, NK, crashed, exploded VICTOR, JR., Irwin L. USAF SSGT NIJ B-29A 44-86295 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, landed at Kimpo AB (K-14) VICTOR, Russell B. USAF 2LT RSC F4U-4B 97470 520717 VMA-312 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Operational Loss VILLAREAL, Ramon S. USMC 2LT NIJ F-86F 52-4331 530419 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Landing gear failure, crash landed at K-55 (Sabre 615 "H") VISSER, P. J. SAAF SSGT MIA B-26B 44-34707 510325 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, last contact inbound to target VIVEIROS, Manuel J. USAF CAPT MIA AT-6D 44-81365 511114 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by machinegun fire, crashed and burned behind enemy lines, no chutes observed VIZINA, Harold A. USA CAPT MIA F-84G 51-10422 530719 429th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Last seen leaving target area VOELM, Jerry D. USAF CDR RCV F4U-4B 62928 500819 VF-111 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA while attacking AAA emplacements, on fire, unsuccessful bail out VOGEL, JR., Raymond W. USN 1LT KIA B-29A 45-21749 510329 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Two engines out, lost over E. China Sea NW of Okinawa, 2rd ARS Sq, Flight C participated in SAR effort, results negative VOGT, Leonard P. USAF LTCOL NIJ F7F-3N 80570 500925 VMF(N)-542 MAG-33 Hit by AAA and ditched near Seoul VOLCANSEK, Max J. USMC 1LT KIA F-80C 49-845 511107 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Three F-80Cs on close air support mission near Otan-ni, dropped external tanks during target pass, a portion of the tail may have separated from the aircraft, nosed over, VOLK, Jerome A. USAF 2LT INJ LT-6G 49-3585 520507 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crash landed after combat mission VOLLMAR, Emil K. USAF SSGT RSC B-29A 44-69803 520228 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine problems, most of crew bailed out in extreme NE corner of the Punchbowl, VMO-6 SAR effort VONDERKALL, Herbert NMI USAF 2LT RCV F-84E 51-676 520208 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp On local gunnery mission, crashed into target during weapons run at Naktong Gunnery Range VOSBURGH, Harry G. USAF 2LT RMC F-84E 51-682 520714 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA while on bomb run, crashed, no bail out observed VOSS, Richard G. USAF 1LT MIA F-84G 51-10399 530716 429th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire near Kujang-dong, Sinanju-Anju NK VOSS, William A. USAF 1LT MIA B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR VRETIS, James G. USAF SSGT KIA B-29A 42-94072 500908 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crashed into E. China Sea 5 mi off Okinawa in 200 ft of water, extensive SAR effort conducted WADE, Charles C. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 81176 520907 VMA-312 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Hit by AAA, engine damage, ditched 4 mi S of Sochong-do, Side Nr. WR-2 WADSWORTH, Thomas B. USMC 1LT RCV B-26B UNK 501004 162nd Tac Recon Sq (Night 543rd Tac Spt Gp Unknown WAFLE, Stanley E. USAF SSGT NIJ H-5F 47-486 501130 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Engine failure, crash landed, destroyed during evacuation of Pyongyang WAGGENER, James N USAF CAPT RMC F4U-5N 123202 510527 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Napalm tank hit, caught fire, crashed near Kuhwha, Mayhon-ni area WAGNER, Arthur NMI USMC ENS RSC AD-4 123931 510606 VA-55 USS Princeton (CV-37) Engine failure while provding CAP, bailed out, rescued WAGNER, Eugene R. USN SSGT NIJ L-5G 44-17706 501011 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Crash landed at Yong-Dong due to bad weather WAGNER, James C. USAF ENS RSC F4U-5P 122169 501128 VC-62 Det 3 USS Leyte (CV-32) Hit by AAA & crash landed, rescued by AF SAR helo - SAR helo shot down WAGNER, William G. USN ENS RCV H-5H 49-2009 501128 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Low on fuel, landed 10 mi N of K-29 , 25 mi NW of Pyongyang WAGNER, William G. USN ENS RSC F4U-5P 122170 501007 VC-30 USS Leyte (CV-32) Forced to ditch when lost power WAGNER, William G. USN 1LT MIA B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR WAHLGREN, Edward C. USAF CAPT RSC F-51D 44-73861 511109 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine problems (oil leak), possibly due to bomb blast, bailed out succcessfully E coast WAID, Frederick J. USAF ENS RSC F9F-2 123017 530625 VF-91 USS Philippine Sea Hit by AAA, cockpit fire, ditched WAKELAND, M. W. USN LTJG RSC F9F-2 123422 530726 VF-91 USS Philippine Sea Engine fire, fire in cockpit, bailed out over friendly territory WAKELAND, M. W. USN 2LT KIA Cessna 133816 520909 VMO-6 1st MAW Downed by AAA during recon mission behind enemy lines, no chutes observed WALKER, Emile A. USMC UNK RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) WALKER, FNU USAF LT KIA F4U-4 81469 510407 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, engine failure, flew into fog bank near Tanchon, SAR effort negative WALKER, Harold T. USN MAJ RSC F4U-4 96890 520329 VMA-312 USS Bairoko (CVE-115) Hit by AAA, ditched 1.5 mi W of Sok-to WALKER, JR., Alexander S. USMC 2LT RCV B-26B 44-34365 510925 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into Suyong Bay, 3 mi SE of Pusan East (K-9) WALKER, JR., James S. USAF LT RSC AD-2 UNK 510807 VA-702 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, ditched in Wonsan Harbor WALKER, R. T. USN LT RSC AD-2 UNK 510702 VA-702 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by gnd fire N of Wonsan, bailed out successfully WALKER, Robert T. USN CAPT RSC B-29A 44-61656 511022 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Downed by 2-3 MiGs at 1517L, No. 1 engine and hydraulic system knocked out, crew successfully bailed out over Yellow Sea, 3rd ARS rescue WALKUP, JR., John B. USAF 1LT RMC F-80C 49-580 520420 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, bailed out, seen alive on the gorund WALL, JR., Maxey H. USAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-1867A 510321 80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 8th Fighter-Bomber Disintegrated, crashed into ground during strafing run near Inchon, NK WALL, JR., Willie J. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-5P 122064 511104 MAG-33 Landing gear failed, forced to crash land, aircraft total loss WALLACE, G. M. USMC ENS KIA F2H-2 123336 530723 VF-22 USS Lake Champlain Crashed into water inverted from catapult launch, caused by loss of port tip-tank WALLACE, Henry K. USN ALAN NIJ TBM-3S 91451 510829 VS-892 USS Rendova (CVE-114) Engine trouble, hit water, entire crew did not egress aircraft WALLACE, Timothy C. USN LTJG RSC F4U-4 82152 510711 VF-884 USS Boxer (CV-21) Lost power, ditched 22 mi E of Wonsan WALLACE, William F. USN 2LT MIA B-26B 44-34200 520106 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last contact inbound to target at 1745L, Sinuiju-Sinanju MSR area WALLACK, Joseph C. USAF SSGT KIA B-29A 44-61923 500713 325th Bmb Sq 92nd Bmb Gp While attempting to salvo bomb load at Oki-Gunto, one bomb prematurely exploded, crashed near Dogo Island, Japan, five crewmembers successfully bailed out and were WALLAN, Kenneth P. USAF LT RSC AD-2 122315 520121 VA-728 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA, ditched near Hungnam off Wonsan Harbor 83 mi from Early Spring, pilot rescued by Gallfly Angel WALLEY, James E. USN 1LT RCV AT-6D 42-44610 510420 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crash landed in enemy territory near Kaochang-ni, near Inje WALLIS, Roger NMI USAF CPL NBD C-47A 42-10855 501015 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Crashed btwn Kimpo AB, Korea and Brady AB, Japan, SAR effort negative WALLMAN, Joseph R. USAF 2LT KIA F-84E 51-537A 520303 7th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, no radio contact, augured in WALLS, Gordon S. USAF 2LT INJ F-84E UNK 511030 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Jettisoned bombs on takeoff, bomb struck horizontal fin, aircraft burned off end of runway WALLS, Wallace G. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34314 510914 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA at low altitude, crashed into mountain 10 mi NW of Yangdok at 0055L, crash observed by crew of another aircraft, SAR effort negative WALMSLEY, JR., John S. USAF CAPT RMC B-26C 44-35882 530517 13th Bombardment Squadron (L) 3rd Bombardment Wing Hit by AAA, right engine burned off, crew members bailed out, VMF(N)-513 pilots conducted SAR effort WALSETH, JR., John E. USAF MAJ MIA F-84E 50-1181 520508 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Gnd fire, exploded in mid-air and crashed at Namjong-ni, NK WALSH, John J. USAF TSGT WIA B-29A 44-86295 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, landed at Kimpo AB (K-14) WALTERS, Herman L. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34237 501003 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night Intruder msn, crashed 1 mi N of Hangju WALTON, Lucius P. USAF LTJG RSC F9F-2B 123677 510703 VF-781 USS Bon Homme Fuel exhaustion, ditched WAMPLER, Willard R. USN 1LT MIA B-26C 44-35972 510212 731st Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission on Rte 3 to Hamhung, last contact at 0218L entering target area, SAR effort negative WANDS, John A. USAF 1LT KIA F4U-4 81333 510119 VMF-212 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Hit by small arms fire and crashed during strafing run 4 mi S of Kumchon, no egress noted WARD, Alfred J. USMC 1LT RSC RF-51D 44-84840 510807 45th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by gnd fire, coolant system damaged, bailed out, crashed, exploded near Yongson-ni WARD, Frank M. USAF A1C RCV B-26B 44-34655 520608 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed on take-off into Yellow Sea approx 2 mi from end of runway WARD, Fred A. USAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-822 510803 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Leading a flight of four F-80C aircraft, hit hill during low-level strafing pass 12 mi E of Pyongyang near Hwadong-ni, no egress noted WARD, JR., Harold B. USAF CAPT NIJ F3D-2 125817 530604 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Operational loss WARD, Richard T. USMC SGT INJ SB-29 44-84124 510131 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS No. 3 & 4 engines and electrical system failed, crashed 3 mi SE of Johnson AB WARD, Roger D. USAF CAPT RCV F-80C 49-693 510207 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Power failure, crashed immediately after take-off, 2 mi N of Itazuke AB, Japan WARE, Cecil O. USAF 1LT KIA F-80C 49-598 511029 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Led four ship flight of F-80Cs on interdiction mission, engine trouble, unsuccessful bail out over water in Chinnampo Estuary, SAR effort negative WARFIELD, David NMI USAF LTJG RSC F4U-5NL 124538 511112 VC-3 USS Antietam (CV-36) Could not maintain altitude after catapult launch, ditched WARFIELD, Lemuel O. USN 1LT RCV F-84E 51-572 520703 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp After take-off, pilot reported that he had thrown a bucket, unsuccessful crash landing in river bed 3 mi W of K-2 WARNER, Robert H. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-86357 510824 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near Sunchon, crew bailed out, aircraft exploded 11 miles W of Sunan, NK, (between Sunan and Kowan-ni) WARNER, Robert L. USAF MSGT RCV AT-6D 42-84202 501113 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed 2 mi N of Koto-ri WARREN, Leonard E. USA 1LT RMC F-84G 51-1139 530115 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by MiG, last seen when flight encountered MiGs WARREN, Roger NMI USAF 2LT RCV AT-6D 44-81610 500919 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by ground fire, spun in, crashed SW of Chungam-ni WARWICK, William B. USAF CAPT KIA F-80C 49-606 520601 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire while on close support mission, crashed inverted WASHBURN, JR., Carl L. USAF CAPT KIA B-26C 44-35922 501220 728th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into the sea after take-off, 7 mi N of Natsue, Honshu, Japan, Japanese fishermen recovered some wreckage from downed aircraft WATKINS, Norman E. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4B 62924 530129 VMA-312 USS Badoeng Strait Engine failure after takeoff, dtiched near destroyer WATSON, Alexander USMC 1LT KIA F-84E 50-1140 510722 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by heavy gnd fire at low altitude, exploded in mid-air near Rukkyori, no egress noted WATSON, Billie B. USAF A2C NBD C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 WATSON, Clifton N. USAF TSGT RCV C-47A 43-15932 510929 1973 AACS Sq 1818 AACS Gp Crashed into hill near Maedong in bad weather, 16 mi NE of Taegu WATSON, Rolfe M. USAF A2C MIA B-26B 44-34374 510703 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn - butterfly drop, last contact at 9:03 pm on July 3rd inbound to target, 3rd ARS SAR effort continued until July 6, results negative WATSON, William J. USAF LT NIJ F4U-5N 124723 520508 VC-3 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, electrical fire in cockpit, ditched in Wonsan Harbor, Side Nr. NP8 WATTENBURGER, Robert C. USN CAPT KIA F4U-4B 96762 510617 VMF-323 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Crashed into the Yellow Sea off the West Coast of Korea while attempting to land on the USS Sicily WATTS, JR., Bigelow NMI USMC 1LT RSC F-51D UNK 500904 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crash landed near K-14 WAYNE, Robert E. USAF LTCOL MIA F-84D 48-769 520811 311th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Pulling out of dive, wing folded over, crashed WEATHERFORD, Sydney W. USAF CPL MIA B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR WEBB, Edward A. USAF CAPT RMC F-51D 45-11619 520626 6146th Air Base Sq ROKAF Hit by gnd fire, caught fire, bailed out over Chorwon Valley, SAR effort negative WEBER, Kenneth R. USAF 1LT RCV F-51D 44-72915 500914 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit high tension wire and augured into the ground 2 mi S of Kuksa-bong WEBSTER, JR., Harold D. USAF LTCOL KIA F-80C 49-842 520108 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Dropped tip tanks, crashed, exploded, and burned WEBSTER, Lewis F. USAF CPL RMC B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. WEDSWORTH, George A. USAF SSGT MIA B-26B 44-34698 520808 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last contact 2130L, hit, crew reported bailing out WEEKS, Grady M. USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4B UNK 520105 VMF-323 MAG-12 Direct hit by AAA,caught fire, bailed out over Songgamni WEEMS, George W. USMC 1LT MIA RB-29A 44-62217 530113 91st Air Resupply Squadron Downed by 12 MiGs during leaflet drop mission, Mayday at 122316-I --Crew assigned to the 581st Air Resupply Squadron TDY to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance WEESE, Henry D. USAF LT RSC AT-6F 44-82552 501204 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by ground fire, belly landed SE of Sunchon (aircraft later destroyed) WEIBOLD, Theodore L. USAF A2C RMC B-29A 42-65357 530129 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs at night 10-12 mi S of Pyongyang (18 mi E of Sariwon) WEINBRANDT, Robert L. USAF 2LT INJ F-80C 49-445 521211 41 Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg Dropped out of sky on landing approach, landed short of runway, aircraft destroyed WELCH, Robin I. USAF CPL RMC B-29A 44-87734 520123 93rd Bomb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Missing btwn Okinawa and southern Korea, crashed N of Chinnampo, SAR effort negative. WELDON, Travis C. USAF TSGT RSC F4U-4B 62947 501202 VMF-323 USS Badoeng Strait Hit by AAA and small arms fire, engine failure, crash landed just N of Hagaru-ri WELKER, George J. USMC 2LT MIA B-26B 44-34257 510405 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Hit by AAA, night intruder, Kunu-ri-Sinanju-Pyongyang, last contact inbound to target WELLS, JR., George T. USAF MAJ MIA B-26B 44-34692 520531 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, downed by Soviet AAA WELLS, Ray E. USAF 1LT KIA F-84E 51-558 511209 9th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 49th Fighter Bomber Engine compressor failure, bailed out W of Inchon and landed in water, SAR effort negative WELLS, Thomas F. USAF MAJ MIA F-86E 50-636 520413 HQ &HQ Squadron 51st Fighter- 51st Fighter-Interceptor MiG engagement south of Yalu, oil slick on water near Liaotung, China WENDLING, George V. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-61940 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi airfield, crashed 6 mi off coast of Chinnampo, 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, a total of approx 233 SAR missions flown, WENTWORTH, JR., Lloyd G. USAF 2LT RCV AT-6F 42-86132 500822 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed into Sobuk-san in bad weather WENZL, Charles P. USAF LT NIJ AF-2N 126830 520729 VS-931 USS Sicily (CVE-118) Ditched in water near USS Sicily WERNER, George E. USN LT RSC AF-2W 126829 521014 VS-931 USS Badoeng Strait Crash landed, went over the side WERNER, George E. USN CPL MIA B-29A 44-70151 511023 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs near Namsi Airfield, crew bailed out in Chinnampo/Inchon area (Yellow Sea), 3rd ARSq SA-16 Dumbos participated in SAR effort, approx 233 SAR WEST, Carl E. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 81468 500901 USS Boxer (CV-21) Taxied over the side WEST, Clarence E. USN ENS KIA F4U-4 81146 510424 VF-63 USS Philippine Sea (CVCrashed into mountainside near Hwachan Reservoir during strafing run WEST, Clarence E. USN 1LT MIA F-80C 49-502 510425 7th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 49th Fighter-Bomber Crashed while bombing an ox card, near Kitan (near Sariwon), egress highly unlikely. Poss. hit by ground fire/target fixation WEST, Kenneth L. USAF LTCOL RCV C-45F 44-80702 510208 Hq & Hq Sq 5th AF Ran out of fuel and crashed after missed approach at K-37 (Taegu #2) WEST, Radford C. USMC SGT MIA F3D-2 UNK 530704 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Failed to return from mission WESTBROOK, William H. USMC CAPT RCV F-80C 49-1840 510429 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine problems, lost oil pressure, crash landed at Seoul South AB WESTERVELT, Dirck De Ryee USAF LTJG KIA F4U-4 81754 520912 VF-192 USS Princeton (CVA-37) Probably hit by AAA while on strafing run in valley running North to South, crashed into hillside near Kowon, Side Nr 216 WESTERVELT, JR., Howard W. USN LT RSC F9F-2 123027 530626 VF-91 USS Philippine Sea Crash landed on a sandy strip of beach 5 mi N of K-18 WESTMORELAND, A. E. USN CDR RSC F9F-2B 123443 500807 VF-112 USS Philippine Sea (CVDitched on take-off in the Mokpo-Kwang-Ju area WEYMOUTH, R. USN 2LT WIA AT-6D 42-85947 511013 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by enemy fire, crashed, burned in friendly territory near Chigyong-dong WHATLEY, JR., Robert J. USAF LT MIA F4U-5N 121852 530524 VC-3 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Crash observed near Soho-Ri (Pukchong-ni area), darkness precluded further observation WHEELER, III, Wilfred NMI USN A2C MIA B-26B 44-34692 520531 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission, downed by Soviet AAA WHEELWRIGHT, Clarence W. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4B 62979 511127 VMF-323 MAG-12 Lost oil pressure, engine froze, bailed out over friendly territory WHIPPLE, Charles C. USMC SGT NIJ B-29A 44-27347 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, successfully recovered at Kimpo AB (K-14) WHITAKER, Bill NMI USAF TSGT NIJ F4U-5N 123185 510619 VMF-212 MAG-33 Stalled on touch-down, dragged wing and ground looped, total loss WHITAKER, FNU USMC 2LT MIA B-29A 44-86268 510407 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Combat mission over N. Korea, F-84s escorting, damaged by 2 MiG-15s, two engines out, pilot ordered bail out, crashed into the water 4 mi off NW N. Korea, 7 fighter WHITE, Claude V. USAF TSGT RCV F4U-4 82021 500924 Hedron 1st MAW Midair collision while on ferry hop from Okinawa to Itami AB WHITE, JR., Ray NMI USMC SSGT KIA B-29A 45-21749 510329 93rd Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Two engines out, lost over E. China Sea NW of Okinawa, 2rd ARS Sq, Flight C participated in SAR effort, results negative WHITE, Merle E. USAF 1LT MIA F7F-3N 80575 510728 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Did not return from mission in Wonsan area, bad weather in area, cause unknown WHITE, Robert H. USMC LT INJ P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB WHITE, T. J. USN 1LT RCV F-80C 49-721 510629 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Right wing caught fire, hit top of ridge near Twijae at 1410L, no egress noted WHITE, Will C. USAF 1LT RSC HTL-4 128889 520317 VMO-6 1st MAW Night evacuation mission, crashed in minefield in low visibility near Sanghu-Dong, Korea WHITE, William J. USMC 2LT NIJ F-51D 44-14297 511128 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Hit in the engine by ground fire, belly landed near friendly airfield (Mustang 356) WHITEHEAD, K R. SAAF 2LT RCV F-51D 44-73085 511203 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Mid-air collision with another SAAF F-51, crashed into Han River (Mustang 324) WHITEHEAD, Ken R. SAAF 1LT WIA F-86A 49-1973 520525 334th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Struck by debris from downed MiG, landed safely at K-14 WHITEHURST, Elbert W. USAF SGT RCV B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB WHITENER, JR., Joe B. USAF SSGT RSC B-29A 44-62252 510412 371st Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Tail section damaged by MiGs while attacking Sinuiju RR bridge across Yalu, crashed into hill near Suwon (10 mi S of Seoul) WHITFIELD, Andrews J.B. USAF 1LT NIJ Cessna 133793 520427 VMO-6 1st MAW Crash landed near Tonggo-ri WHITHEAD, Charles F. USMC SSGT MIA B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do WHITMAN, William H. USAF COL RCV T-33A 49-993 501113 Fuel exhaustion, crashed 20 mi NNW of K-14 on east bank of Han River WHITNEYBELL, Theron H. USAF CPL RSC HO3S-1 122720 500925 HU-1 Hit by gnd fire, landed in Han River 7 mi NW of Kimpo, Korea WHITTALL, L. USMC A2C INJ B-26B 44-34534 521210 34th Bmb Sq (L) 17th Bmb Wg (L) Crashed on take-off due to bad weather WHITTINGTON, D. E. USAF 2LT RSC F-84E 51-574 520820 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine flame-out, caught fire, crashed and burned WHIZENHUNT, Gene USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 81037 520529 VF-113 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA, oil leak, ditched between Wonsan Harbor and Hungnam WICKER, Glen M. USN LT RMC F-86E 50-682 511024 336th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, 4 F-86s vs. 4 MiGs, tail damaged, crashed at approx 1517L WICKS, Fred T. USAF 1LT NIJ HO3S-1 122518 510312 VMO-6 1st MAW Crashed on take-off from 1st MarDiv command post WIECZOREK, Myron P. USMC CPL RSC B-26B 44-34365 510925 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Crashed into Suyong Bay, 3 mi SE of Pusan East (K-9) WIGGINS, Leslie J.P. USAF CAPT RSC AT-6F 42-86153 510421 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crash landed at landing strip due to battle damage, near Munsan-ni WILBANKS, Ralph H. USA CAPT RSC AT-6F 44-82575 510423 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed and burned behind enemy lines near Yonchon WILBANKS, Ralph M. USA SGT RSC B-29A 44-61776 520401 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Lost Nr. 1 & 4 engines enroute to secondary target, successful bail-out approx. 3 mi N of Kansong WILBUR, Max M. USAF MSGT NIJ F3D-2 UNK 530516 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Crash landed at K-9 WILCOX, J. J. USMC CAPT RSC AT-6D 41-34262 510320 6147th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, crash landed on sand bar in Han River WILCOX, Max A USAF 1LT RSC AT-6 UNK 510319 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by small arms fire WILCOX, Max A. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-62011 521230 28th Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Downed by MiGs (night fighters), crashed 25 mi N of Pyongyang WILCOX, Paul I. USAF 2LT MIA F-94B 50-887 530504 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Lost in action, possible collision, unidentified wreckage observed WILCOX, Stanton G. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-4 81156 501003 VMF-312 MAG-12 Fuel exhaustion while on CAP for downed F-51 pilot 1 mi SW of Chunchon, crash landed there WILCOX, Wilbur D. USMC A2C MIA B-26C 44-35925 520725 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder mission against target between Pyongyang and Haeju, last contact at 0032L, another B-26 crew observed a large explosion in the area WILEY, Kenneth D. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34529 520219 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, hit by AAA, crew bailed out, crashed btwn Sinchon-Sariwon, Anak, NK, 3rd ARS helos and Fifth AF fighters searched area, negative results WILK, Raymond C. USAF 1LT INJ B-26C 44-35869 521213 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Aborted take-off, overran runway, crashed at K-8 WILKERSON, Abner L. USAF PFC RCV H-5H 49-2009 501128 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Low on fuel, landed 10 mi N of K-29 , 25 mi NW of Pyongyang WILKERSON, Desmond R. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 41-39379 510108 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Wing Last contact enroute to target area WILKERSON, Nelson H. USAF MAJ RSC F-51D 45-11420 510425 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, coolant leak, crash landed in rice paddy near 38th parallel WILKERSON, Sam C. USAF AD3 KIA PBM-5 84769 501105 VP-46 Failed to return from combat mission over East China Sea and Korean Peninsula WILKES, Donald NMI USN 2LT RCV F-84G UNK 530524 311th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 58th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed during strafing pass during training flight, no egress noted WILKIE, Harold G. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C UNK 501229 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Crashed while aborting mission at APO 929 WILKINS, Bertram D. USAF LT RSC F-80C 49-652 501107 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Bailed out on cross-country flight (Japan) due to poor weather, fuel exhaustion WILKINS, J. USAF CAPT RMC F4U-4B 63056 510703 VMF-312 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, caught fire, bailed out WILKINS, James V. USMC SSGT RMC B-26B 44-34221A 510521 8th Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bombardment Group Hit by gnd fire, crashed 30 mi NW of bombline while conducting armed recon along Rte 4 Kumchon-Sibyon WILKINS, Robert M. USAF CAPT NIJ F4U-4 97153 510304 VMF-212 USS Bataan (CVL-29) Crashed through barriers, damaged two other aircraft (F4U-4s 97153, 81390), total loss WILKINSON, Jack H. USMC CAPT RSC F4U-5N 122196 510610 VMF-212 MAG-33 Hit by AAA, engine damage, power failure, wheels up landing on grass strip, total loss WILKINSON, Jack H. USMC PFC MIA C-119C 49-161 530623 815th Troop Carrier Squadron 483rd Troop Carrier Crashed at sea approximately 15 mi NNE of Ashiya AB, Japan, extensive SAR effort negative WILLIAMS, Delmont USA CAPT KIA F-51D 44-73157 510330 40th Fighter-Interceptor 35th Fighter-Interceptor Hit by ground fire. attempted gear-up landing on salt drying beds. Crashed into third dike spliting the aircraft into. Pilot burned in cockpit. WILLIAMS, Edward J. USAF CAPT RSC RF-51D 44-84899 510420 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire N of Seoul, successful bail out WILLIAMS, H. L. USAF 1LT RCV RF-80A 45-8405 500911 8th Tac Recon Sq 543rd Tac Spt Gp Lost on reconnaissance mission btwn Chockyon-dong and Sungin-myon WILLIAMS, III, Marshall M. USAF AD1 RMC HO3S-1 122712 510524 HU-2, Det 30 USS New Jersey (BBCrashed, no information on cause of crash WILLIAMS, J. B. USMC LTJG KIA PBM-5 84769 501105 VP-46 Failed to return from combat mission over East China Sea and Korean Peninsula WILLIAMS, JR., Cassius A. USN 1LT RMC F4U-4B 97518 520516 VMF-212 MAG-12 Hit by AAA in Haeju area, bailed out successfully WILLIAMS, JR., Duke NMI USMC MAJ RCV RF-86A 48-217 520627 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Hit by gnd fire, exploded upon impact with ground, unsuccessful bailout WILLIAMS, Jack P. USAF CPL RCV C-119C 51-2551 521114 63rd Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Flew into side of Hill 683 near village of Cho ok WILLIAMS, John H. USA CPT RSC OY-2 03893 510107 VMO-6 1st MAW Engine failure, crashed into mountain 7 mi S of Taegu WILLIAMS, John P. USN CPL NBD B-29A 44-62083 520131 372nd Bombardment Squadron 307th Bombardment Departed Kadena AB on routine combat msn, last contact at 302154L 100 mi N. of Kadena AB WILLIAMS, Merlyn K. USAF 2LT RCV B-26C 44-35745 510903 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Returning from combat mission, crashed .25 mile off end of runway at K-9 (Pusan East) WILLIAMS, Oliver S. USAF LT MIA F4U-4 80910 520917 VF-193 (CVG-19) USS Princeton (CVA-37) Crashed on take off, hit water and exploded WILLIAMS, Owen F. USN LT KIA Sea Fury WB380 510716 812 Squadron HMS Glory Crashed and burned WILLIAMS, Robert RNAVY 1LT NBD F-84E 51-522 521001 429th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 474th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed into Yellow Sea during training mission WILLIAMS, Robert A. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34562A 520228 728th Bomb Squadron (L) 452nd Bomb Wing (L) Night recon msn, briefed Route Green Eight, last contact at 0125-I, did not return to K-9. Blood Chit K-13098 WILLIAMS, Robert J. USAF 1LT KIA F-51D 44-73122 501209 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Stalled, crashed, napalm tanks blew up, disintegrated in SE Pyongyang WILLIAMS, Robert R. USAF CAPT NIJ F9F-5 126109 530216 VMF-311 MAG-33 Hit by small arms fire, landed at K-13 in flames, aircraft total loss WILLIAMS, Theodore "Ted" S. USMC SSGT MIA B-29A 44-62084 500909 325th Bombardment Squadron 92nd Bombardment Hit by AAA, exploded in mid-air near Wolbong-ni, 5 chutes cleared the aircraft WILLIAMSON, Kenneth E. USAF CAPT NIJ B-29A 44-86295 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, landed at Kimpo AB (K-14) WILLIAMSON, Monte C. USAF LT INJ TBM-3S 91166 510912 VS-892 USS Rendova (CVE-114) Stalled during landing approach and spun into water WILLIAMSON, Robert B. USN P2 NIJ F-51D A68-775 500805 No. 77 Squadron RAAF Hit by AAA, flap damage, crash landed at Pohang WILLIAMSON, Stan RAAF CAPT RSC F4U-4B 62965 520804 VMA-312 MAG-12 Fuel exhaustion, bailed out 7 miles SW of K-6 WILLIS, Charles A. USMC CAPT RCV B-26C 44-35745 510903 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Returning from combat mission, crashed .25 mile off end of runway at K-9 (Pusan East) WILLIS, JR., James G. USAF MAJ RCV B-29A 44-62279 501019 33rd Bombardment Squadron 22nd Bmb Wg Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea WILLIS, Robert F. USAF 1LT KIA F-84E 51-485 530412 HQ 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed after bomb run WILLS, JR., James W. USAF SSGT RCV C-45F 44-80702 510208 Hq & Hq Sq 5th AF Ran out of fuel and crashed after missed approach at K-37 (Taegu #2) WILLSON, JR., Joseph H. USAF SSGT NIJ B-29A 45-21725 510406 370th Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Crash landed at Naha AB, Okinawa in bad weather after combat mission over Korea WILLSON, Malcolm R. USAF AE3 NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort WILSON, Bobby R. USN 2LT RCV F-80C 49-762 510818 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit high tension wire, crashed approx 15 mi SE of Seoul WILSON, Bruce S. USAF A2C KIA B-29A 44-61751 521031 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Crashed 9 mi NW of Kadena AB, Okinawa, 35 mi E of Ie-Shima, poss due to fuel starvation, extensive SAR effort WILSON, Donald H. USAF LT NIJ F4U-4 81491 511218 VF-713 USS Antietam (CV-36) Hit by AAA, near Hamhung & Wonsan WILSON, Dwight E. USN SSGT NIJ B-29A 44-86295 511023 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, landed at Kimpo AB (K-14) WILSON, Edmund L. USAF CAPT NIJ HTL-4 128633 510828 VMO-6 1st MAW Crewman jumped from hovering helo causing loss of instability, crashed near Sinmae WILSON, Frank E. USMC LT RSC F4U-4 96779 520426 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVLost control on take-off, crashed into the sea WILSON, G. Napier USN CAPT KIA F-80C 49-805 511030 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Flying as part of four-ship flight of F-80Cs, Hit by AAA, a portion of wing fell off, crashed inverted, burned near Sohung NK WILSON, JR., Howard A. USAF 1LT RCV B-29A 44-69682 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Attacked by 15-20 MiGs, No. 2 engine and then entire wing caught fire, exploded, crashed into mountain, tail gunner of B-29 6323 observed crash, no parachutes observed WILSON, JR., James S. USAF LTJG INJ F9F-2 125096 520204 VF-837 USS Antietam (CV-36) Flame out while returning from CAP mission, ditched near carrier WILSON, R. E. USN 1LT RSC F4U-4B 63011 510424 VMF-212 MAG-33 Midair collision with F4U of unknown group near Chunchon, Korea, successful bailout WILSON, Robert H. USMC 1LT RCV C-47B 43-49704 501121 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Flying drop mission, crashed 8 mi S of Hyesanjin, Korea WILSON, Robert V. USAF LT INJ F-80C UNK 510628 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Major AAA damage WILSON, Talmadge A USAF LT KIA F-51D 45-11475 510202 2 SAAF Sq SAAF Engine trouble, bailed out over water 10 mi SE of Wonsan (Mustang 319) WILSON, William E.St. E. SAAF MAJ RMC B-26B 44-34420 520530 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Last known location Purple Four, last contact with Dentist at 2107L WILSON, William O. USAF AA INJ P2V-4 124227 510121 VP-22 Ditched in heavy seas after take-off MCDOWELL1 mi N of Naha AB WILT, G. W. USN A1C NBD C-46D 44-77538 521016 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Trp Car Wg (P) Scheduled courier flight, crashed into the sea off the coast of Kangnung after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3, extensive SAR effort WIMBISH, William H. USAF 1LT RSC F-80C 49-1806 520420 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed, rescued WINBERG, Harry L. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-86392 521119 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Damaged by MiGs, crashed .5 mi N of Cho-do WINCHESTER, Allan R. USAF SSGT RCV TBM-3E 53576 520529 Hedron 1st MAW Engine failure resulted in emergency landing 20 mi N of Sangju WINDOVER, Francis C. USMC LTJG RSC AD-4Q UNK 510401 VA-702 USS Boxer (CV-21) Hit by AAA, bailed out approx. 15 mi NW of Kilchu WINDSON, W. C. USN MAJ NBD C-46D 44-78114 521115 34th Trp Car Sq 315th Air Division Crashed into the Sea of Japan immediately after take-off from K-18 enroute to K-3 WINDUS, JR., William P. USAF CAPT NIJ F7F-3N 80555 510402 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, emergency landing at K-13, aircraft total loss WINNEBERGER, Jr., George L. USMC CAP[T RSC T-6 UNK 530517 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6149th Tac Ctl Gp Downed by AAA, both crew members successfully bailed out WINNER, Frank E. USAF CAPT RSC F-86F 51-2861 530125 335th Ftr-Int Sq 4th Ftr-Int Gp Flame out, bailed out over Yellow Sea near Cho-do, rescued WINSLOW, Murray A. USAF 1LT INJ B-29A 44-86273 511014 345th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Returning from combat msn, 1 engine out, crash landed at Yokota AB WINSTON, Wesley A. USAF LT RSC UNK 804 SDH 510515 HMS Glory Circumstances unknown, pilot rescued by LST 799 helo WINTERBOTHAM, J. A. RNAF CAPT RCV B-26B 44-34349 511001 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Armed recce msn in the Wonsan area, crashed into mountain 25 mi W of Samchok WINTERS, Donald F. USAF 1LT RSC F-80C 49-501 501107 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Bailed out on cross-country flight (Japan) due to poor weather, fuel exhaustion WINTERS, F. C. USAF CAPT MIA B-29A 44-86370 510412 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Wing Damaged during MiG attack, No. 1 engine caught fire, ditched, debris and oil slick found, no parachutes observed, extensive SAR effort negative WINTERS, Melvin P. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34281 520221 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Working Red One Nine, last contact at 0015L, Kumchon area, 3rd ARS helos and Fifth AF fighters searched area, negative results WISDOM, Warren B. USAF 1LT MIA RF-80A 45-8432 510610 15th Tac Recon Sq 67th Tac Recon Wg Lost on photo recce msn btwn Taegu and Sinmak, NK, SAR effort negative WISEMAN, Milton L. USAF CAPT RSC F-84E 50-1166 511002 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Unknown cause, aircraft in flames, explosion, successful bail out WISNIEWSKE, Adam J. USAF CAPT MIA F-80C 49-816 510728 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, crashed, exploded at 1855L in Sunan area WITH, Cleland D. USAF CPL INJ B-29A UNK 5201 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, aborted, crash landed at Kadena AB WITHUN, Robert R. USAF LTCOL RMC F-84E 51-552 511025 182nd Ftr-Bmbr Sq 136th Ftr-Bmbr Wg Hit by AAA, reported flames, successful bail out, alive on the ground WITT, James R. USAF 1LT RMC B-26B 44-34325 520524 90th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night intruder msn, location Purple Four, explosion, last contact at 232034L WITT, James T. USAF CAPT WIA AT-6D UNK 510701 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by AAA N of Imjin River, seriously damaged WITTEN, Elmer E. USAF ENS RSC AD-4NA 125756 530517 VF-194 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA while flying RESCAP, bailed out over Wonsan Harbor WITTERS, G. M. USN 1LT INJ OY-2 03919 510516 VMO-6 1st MAW Collided with truck which pulled into takeoff path at K-38 WOEHRLE, Charles D. USMC LT KIA F4U-4 96794 530407 VF-92 USS Valley Forge (CVAHit by AAA while on low-level strafing run, exploded, crashed and burned S of Wonsan WOERMAN, William B. USN SSGT KIA B-29A 44-62279 501019 33rd Bombardment Squadron 22nd Bmb Wg Engine fire on take-off, crashed at sea WOHLGEMUTH, Edward J. USAF 1LT KIA F-51D 44-63886 510913 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, burst into flame, crashed 35 mi NW of Seoul, no egress noted, wingman conducted initial search effort with negative results, SAR helo turned back due to WOLF, Leland H. USAF LT RSC AD-4NA 126919 530523 VF-194 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA,ditched E. of Hungnam, Korea near Manyang-do WOLFE, H. M. USN 1LT MIA F-51D 44-74507 520426 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Dove into target WOLFE, JR., Lawrence E. USAF ENS KIA AD-4 127867 520207 VA-115 USS Philippine Sea (CVHit by AAA while dive bombing bridge, crashed into mountain ridge & exploded near Yongpyong, no egress noted WOLFE, Jerry D. USN LTCOL RSC B-29A 44-86247 511118 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Crashed on take-off at Yokota Air Base, no crew fatalities WOLFE, John P. USAF 1LT INJ B-29A UNK 5201 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, aborted, crash landed at Kadena AB WOLFERT, Frederick E. USAF 1LT MIA RB-26C 44-35364 520222 6166th WRSq 67th Tac Recon Wg Weather recce mission, last contact at 1225L over Pyongyang WOLFGRAM, Russell J. USAF CAPT RCV AT-6F 44-82520 500917 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Flying tactical air control mission, lost in Pohang-Kigye-Angang-ni area, cause unknown, SAR effort negative WOLFSEN, Elliott D. USAF CAPT MIA F-51D 44-84894 521105 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, disintegrated and burned WOLIUNG, John G. USAF 1LT RMC F-84E 51-663 510918 8th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, crashed 10 mi S of Sunan, bailed out 4 mi NW of Sunan WOLZ, Henry D. USAF 1LT RCV F-80C 49-765 511201 35th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Landed at Kimpo AB after combat msn, refueled, crashed into mountain S of Kimpo on takeoff WOMACK, William C. USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34582 521209 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Reported being fired upon, mid-air explosion WOMACK, William F. USAF 1LT RSC F4U-4B 63014 510731 VMF-212 MAG-33 Lost power after takeoff, forced to ditch WOOD, Allan T USMC COL RSC B-29A 45-21822 520129 344th Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg Engine fire, crashed in Tokyo area near Yokohama, 5 mi W of Yokosuka, crew bailed out successfully WOOD, Delmore P. USAF 1LT RCV B-26B 44-34623 520623 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Night training flight, engine failure, crashed into Yellow Sea on take-off approx. 4 mi off runway 24, extensive SAR effort conducted WOOD, Fernie NMI USAF MAJ RCV F-80C 49-1858 530216 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA, crashed, unsuccessful ejection WOOD, Melvin C. USAF 2LT RMC F-51D 45-11605 510901 12th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by AAA,, successful bail out over mud flats in river NW of Pyongyang WOOD, Robert L. USAF CAPT INJ F-51D 44-74606 510905 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit by gnd fire, successful bail out near Pyongyang WOOD, Virgil T. USAF CAPT KIA F4U-4B 63015 520107 VMF-323 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, went into tight spiral and crashed into hill near Sibyon-ni WOOD, Wallace N. USMC MAJ MIA F-80C 49-835 501218 9th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 49th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Crashed in bad weather over Pyongyang WOODARD, Roger C. USAF CAPT RSC F4U-5N 124492 510422 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, engine froze, successful bailout, E&Eed WOODROOF, William B. USMC 1LT NIJ F4U-5N 124503 510220 VMF(N)-513 MAG-12 Lost power after takeoff, destroyed at Pusan WOODROOF, William B. USMC 1LT RCV C-47A 43-15379 520429 21st Trp Car Sq 403rd Trp Car Wg (P) Crash landed in water near beach at Dentist C WOODRUFF, JR., Benjamin H. USAF 2LT RCV F-94B 51-5459 530106 319th Ftr-Int Sq Fifth Air Force Operational loss WOODRUFF, Robert S. USAF CAPT KIA B-26B 44-34297 510221 13th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) One of four B-26s on combat mission, 1,000 lb bomb exploded prematurely, acft exploded in mid-air WOOLAM, Charles W. USAF CAPT MIA Cessna 133788 520703 VMO-6 1st MAW Lost while on leaflet drop mission WOOLEVER, Loren W. USMC MSGT NIJ HO3S-1 122521 520123 VMO-6 1st MAW Bad takeoff from side of hill near Chik-Tong WOOLLEY, Sidney R. USMC 1LT WIA B-29A 44-61656 511022 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Downed by 2-3 MiGs at 1517L, No. 1 engine and hydraulic system knocked out, crew successfully bailed out over Yellow Sea, 3rd ARS rescue WORD, Charles E. USAF LTJG RSC F4U-4B 62974 510908 VF-53 USS Essex (CV-9) Hit by AAA, ditched near Wonsan Harbor WORKING, Patrick L. USN LT RSC AD-2 122327 520204 VF-194 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA, ditched in Wonsan Harbor, Side Nr. 403, recovered by a Monte Carlo helo WORKMAN, John C. USN LT RCV AD-3 122741 520420 VF-194 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by small arms fire, fire in cockpit, crashed near Wonsan, Side Nr. 410, unsuccessful bail out WORKMAN, John C. USN 2LT MIA F-51D 44-73560 500814 40th Ftr-Int Sq 35th Ftr-Int Wg (6131st Engine failure, bailed out 2 mi SE of Paek Yong Dong WORMACK, Thelbert B. USAF CAPT RCV F-80C UNK 510523 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Crashed on take-off for combat mission, caught fire WRIGHT, Cecil R. USAF CAPT MIA B-26B 44-34750 510917 729th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) On special daytime recon msn in CT and BU areas, last reported over K-46 at 1532L WRIGHT, Charles F. USAF 2LT RCV B-29A 44-61835 510412 30th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg Vertical stabilizer, cockpit windows damaged by MiGs, landed safely at emergency airfield (Suwon) in Korea WRIGHT, Gene E. USAF LT KIA F4U-4 97045 520311 VF-653 USS Valley Forge (CVHit by AAA at low altitude E of Pungsan, unsuccessful bail out, Side Nr. 313 WRIGHT, Hull L. USN 1LT RCV F-51D 44-73983 510402 67th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Lost wing on strafing pass, crashed near Oechon-ni (Massedo-ni) WRIGHT, Jack M. USAF LT RSC F4U-5NL 124556 510920 VC-3 USS Bon Homme Hit by AAA and ditched in Wonsan Harbor WRIGHT, John J. USN A2C RCV B-29A 44-69818 530707 28th Bmb Sq 19th Bmb Wg On tactical mission, poor weather at recovery airfields, low on fuel, crashed during landing approach at K-3 (Pohang) WRIGHT, Kenneth E. USAF ATG RSC AF-2N 124843 520802 VS-931 USS Sicily (CVE-118) No details on incident WRIGHT, Lane W. USN AO1 MIA AD-4N 126944 530705 VC-35 Det H USS Boxer (CVA-21) Power failure, ditched forward of the carrier WRIGHT, Martin J. USN CAPT NIJ F7F-3N 80603 520710 VMF(N)-513 MAG-33 Hit by AAA while providing rescue CAP, hydraulic, electrical failure, crash landed at K-8, aircraft destroyed WRIGHT, Owen M. USMC 1LT RSC F-80C 49-747 511015 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Hit by AAA, bailed out, rescued by helo, helo hit by gnd fire, downed, rescued by 2nd helo WRIGHT, Vernon L. USAF 1LT RSC H-5G 48-556 511025 3rd Air Rescue Sq MATS Hit by gnd fire, acft crashed after rescuing downed pilot WRIGHT, Vernon L. USAF 1LT RMC F-86E 50-585 520115 25th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Downed by MiG, 4 F-86s vs. MiGs (flights of 4/6/4 MiGs) 5 mi from Sukchon, at 1430L WRIGHT, Vernon L. USAF 1LT RMC B-29A 44-86357 510824 372nd Bmb Sq 307th Bmb Wg Hit by AAA near Sunchon, crew bailed out, aircraft exploded 11 miles W of Sunan, NK, (between Sunan and Kowan-ni) WRIGHT, William J. USAF 1LT NIJ AT-6D 44-81405 510826 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Damaged by gnd fire, caught fire, crew bailed out, crashed N. of Imjin River WROBLESKI, Henri J. USA 1LT WIA AT-6D UNK 511110 6149th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Damaged by gnd fire while on routine tactical mission near Sapyong-ni WURST, Rodney C. USAF 1LT INJ F-51D 44-84969 500818 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine failure on take-off, crashed WURSTER, Charles A. USAF 1LT RMC LT-6G 49-3547 521129 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Hit by gnd fire, crewman captured, crashed WYATT, William P. USAF MAJ RCV C-45F 44-80702 510208 Hq & Hq Sq 5th AF Ran out of fuel and crashed after missed approach at K-37 (Taegu #2) WYMAN, George H. USAF AM3 RCV PBM-5 84787 521226 VP-47 Engine malfunction, crashed into the sea off east coast of Korea WYNN, William D. USN 1LT RCV F-80C 49-679 501106 16th Ftr-Int Sq 51st Ftr-Int Gp Crashed into truck on runway, died of injuries WYSOCKI, Frederick E. USAF 1LT INJ C-46D 44-78505 510108 48th Trp Car Sq 1st Trp Car Wg (P) Gear collapsed at Chonju AB, Korea, destroyed two other C-46s YAICH, Arthur D. USAF A2C MIA B-26B 43-45573 521029 37th Bmb Sq 17th Bmb Wg (L) Day interdiction msn, hit by AAA, last contact 1840L YAMAKAWA, Timothy S. USAF MSGT MIA C-47D 44-77261 510430 21st Trp Car Sq 374th Trp Car Wg Leaflet dropping mission along Seoul-Wonsan Hwy. Last transmission 50 mi S of Wonsan YANG, Ok Sok ROKAR CAPT MIA B-26C 44-35974A 510427 731st Bombardment Squadron 3rd Bomardment Wing Last contacted Taegue to check-in at 26/1920 hrs enroute to target (K-24). YAROSH, Ralph F. USAF A2C RCV B-29A 44-62166 520722 307th Bmb Wg Engine fire, exploded, crashed NE of Ocho-o, South Korea (midway btwn K-3 and K-18) YDUATE, JR., Manuel J. USAF CDR RMC F9F-2 122585 521017 VF-23 USS Essex (CVA-9) Hit by AAA, crash landed, successful egress, Side Nr. 108, SAR helo driven off by AAA YERGER, JR., Maury F. USN CAPT RSC F-80C 49-1848 510320 80th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Hit ground on strafing pass, bailed out over Wonsan Harbor YOAKLEY, William R. USAF CAPT KIA F4U-4B 63008 511029 VMF-214 MAG-12 Hit by AAA, caught fire, no egress noted YORK, JR., Warren M. USMC ATAN RSC AF-2W 126829 521014 VS-931 USS Badoeng Strait Crash landed, went over the side YOUNG, D. NMI USN AK3 NIJ AD-3W 122909 500704 VC-11 Det USS Valley Forge (CVBad carrier landing YOUNG, Gwyn H. USN 1LT INJ F-51D 44-73898 520321 39th Ftr-Int Sq 18th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Engine trouble (explosion), crashed off end of runway at K-10 (Chinhae) YOUNG, James USAF CAPT MIA RB-45C 48-015 501204 Recon Det A, 84th On photo recon mission along Yalu River, downed by MiG-15s over land, last contact at 1215L, extensive SAR effort conducted over water off the coast of Korea YOUNG, Jules E. USAF 1LT RCV TBM-3E 53830 511017 Hq Sq MAG-33 On flight from K-1 to K-3, struck cable, crashed, pilot and four passengers bailed out near K-3 YOUNGMAN, JR., Wilbur H. USMC MSGT MIA Cessna 133783 520806 VMO-6 1st MAW Artillery spotting mission behind enemy lines, hit by AAA, two chutes observed ZBELLA, William E. USMC 2LT MIA F-84G 51-865 530423 8th Fighter Bomber Squadron 49th Fighter Bomber Flying the number two postion on road recon. At 0855I called out he was hit, bailed out in the vicinity of BT 7191. Observered alive on the ground ZEIGLER, Joseph P. USAF SSGT KIA B-26B 44-34373 500902 8th Bmb Sq (L) 3rd Bmb Wg (L) Four B-26s on rail interdiction mission in the Iri area, this B-26 assigned sector from Iri west to Kunsan, struck high tension wire while flying at low altitude, crashed into ZEIHER, George T. USAF 1LT RCV AT-6D 45-86149 501108 6148th Tac Ctl Sq 6147th Tac Ctl Gp Crashed, aircraft wreckage spotted, cause unknown ZENTNER, Frederick O. USAF CPL NBD B-29A 510919 343rd Bombardment Squadron 98th Bombardment Wing On leaflet dropping mission, ditched in Sea of Japan, extensive air and surface SAR effort negative ZIEGLER, Alfred O. USAF 1LT RSC B-29A 44-61932 511024 343rd Bmb Sq 98th Bmb Wg 40-70 MiGs attacked formation, damaged, crew bailed out over Wonsan Harbor near Tri-yom-do, US Navy aircraft flew RESCAP over the crew, small craft and destroyers ZIERLER, Alfred NMI USAF 1LT MIA B-26B 44-34417 520322 730th Bmb Sq (L) 452nd Bmb Wg (L) Conducting armed reconnaissance mission, last contact at 212105L N of Green Seven near Kangdong ZIMMERLEE, JR., John H. USAF ENS RSC F4U-4 81383 520618 VF-63 USS Boxer (CVA-21) Hit by AAA South of Sinpo and ditched off shore 10 mi S of Mayang-do, Side Nr. WR210, Monte Carlo helo conducted successful SAR effort ZIMMERLY, Arthur N. USN SFC RCV AT-6F 44-82533 510913 6148th Tactical Contrl Squadron 6147th Tactical Control On routine recon misssion, crash observed at 1855L, no chutes observed, ground tactical control party conducted SAR effort, results negative ZORN, Gordon J. USA 1LT RMC F-80C 49-680 520430 36th Ftr-Bmbr Sq 8th Ftr-Bmbr Gp Downed by MiG ZWIACHER, John W. 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