Korean War
| Service # | AF23909039 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman Third Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | October 23 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman Third Class Farrell 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
Airman Third Class Farrell was a member of the 3rd Installation Squadron, 3rd Air Base Group. On October 23, 1952, a F-84G Thunderjet fighter from the 429th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 474th Fighter-Bomber Group caught fire on takeoff from Kusan Airfield (K-8), South Korea and the pilot ejected. Airman Farrell was trying to extinguish the fire when the Ordnance exploded.