Korean War
| Service # | AO-1115-A |
|---|---|
| Rank | Brigadier General U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | March 18 1953 |
Air Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Legion of Merit
For his service in World War II, Brigadier General Ellsworth was awarded Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Asia-Pacific Campaign Medal with one Silver and three Bronze Service Stars.
Notes
Brigadier General Ellsworth a veteran of World War II. During the Korean War, he was the copilot of an all weather bomber, RB-36H with the 718th Squadron, 28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing based at Rapid City Air Force Base, South Dakota. On March 18, 1953, his aircraft was flying low on a simulated combat mission from Lajes, Azores to Rapid City when it struck a 896 foothill, killing all 23 on board.