Korean War
| Service # | AO-834212 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | June 16 1951 |
Distinguished Flying Cross
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
For his leadership and valor, First Lieutenant Escott was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, 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 Escott was the pilot of a F-51D Mustang night fighter with the 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter Bomber Wing. On June 16, 1951, while strafing enemy anti-aircraft positions near Chunhwa, North Korea, his aircraft, "Elie-Pat", was struck by enemy fire and his engine quit. He jettisoned his canopy but did not eject. His plane crashed near Sariwon, North Korea.