Walter Elvin Liston Jr.

Korean War
RankBoiler Technician Third Class U.S. Navy
Date of DeathApril 27 1953
National Defense Service Medal
Boiler Technician Third Class Liston was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Boiler Technician Third Class Liston was a member of crew of the aircraft carrier USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20). He was killed on April 27, 1953, as a result of an explosion in the boiler room of the ship during a shakedown cruise near Cuba. Ten shipmates perished.