Korean War
| Rank | Chief Machinist's Mate U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 16 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Chief Machinist's Mate Holt was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Chief Machinist's Mate Holt was a veteran of World War II. During the Korean War, he was a crew member of the aircraft carrier USS LEYTE (CV-32) being refitted at the Boston Navy Yard. He was killed by an explosion and fire in the port catapult machinery room aboard ship on October 16, 1953.