Korean War
| Service # | AF31499766 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman Second Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | April 29 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman Second Class Blackwell. was awarded 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
Airman Second Class Blackwell. was the radio operator of a C-119C Flying Boxcar transport assigned to the 61st Troop Carrier Squadron, 314th Troop Carrier Group at Ashiya Air Force Base, Japan. On April 29, 1952, the plane was enroute from Atsugi Air Base to Ashiya, when it crashed into a mountain, killing all four on board.