Korean War
Rank | Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class U.S. Navy |
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Date of Death | May 26 1954 |
National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class (Engine Mechanic) Krassy was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class (Engine Mechanic) Krassy was a crew member of the aircraft carrier, USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20), cruising in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. On May 26, 1954, a launching catapult exploded killing him and 101 fellow crewmen.