Korean War
| Service # | AO-721021 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | February 17 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
First Lieutenant Bitterle was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant Bitterle was the co-pilot of a B-26B Invader bomber with the 8th Bomber Squadron, 3rd Bomber Group. On February 17, 1951, while over the target area on a night intrusion mission, his aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and exploded killing all on board. His remains were recovered.