Korean War
| Service # | 114951 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | April 24 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Lieutenant Commander Carmichael was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Lieutenant Commander Carmichael was the pilot of a F4U-4 Corsair fighter and the commander of Fighter Squadron 144 (884) aboard the carrier USS BOXER (CV-21). On April 24, 1951, while leading a close air support mission, his aircraft was hit by an anti-aircraft shell fragment. He bailed out and struck the tail assembly. He died shortly after rescue from the injuries received.