Korean War
Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
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Date of Death | August 28 1952 |
Air Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Captain Ellman was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, 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
USMA Class of 1946, Captain Ellman was a member of the 83rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 4074th Defense Wing at Hamilton Air Force Base. In 1950, he served with the Air Section, 25th Infantry Division. He was killed in an aircraft accident at Paine Air Force Base, Washington on August 28, 1952.