Korean War
| Service # | 5754012 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 16 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class Barfield was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class Barfield was a member of the crew of the carrier USS ESSEX (CV-9). On September 16, 1951, a damaged F2H Banshee fighter tried to land on the aircraft carrier. The tail hook could not engage and the aircraft bounced over the barriers, struck other aircraft and burst into flames. The pilot and four crew members were killed.