Korean War
| Rank | Lieutenant Junior Grade U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 19 1950 |
National Defense Service Medal
Lieutenant Junior Grade Goodwin was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Junior Grade Goodwin served as a nurse with the U.S. Navy. She was enroute to Tokyo to aid the Korean wounded. On September 19, 1950, she was a passenger of a C-54 Skymaster transport from Kwajalein to Japan. The aircraft crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff killing all 26 Naval personnel on board.