Korean War
| Service # | AO-2222498 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 8 BOMB SQ 3 BOMB WING |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | April 19 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Second Lieutenant Familia 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
Second Lieutenant Familia was the bombardier of a B-26C with the 8th Bomber Squadron, 3rd Bomber Wing based at Kusan Airfield (K-8), South Korea. On April 19, 1952, after take off on a combat mission, the aircraft crashed into the Yellow Sea one mile from shore. He was presumed dead on May 4, 1952. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.