Korean War
| Service # | AO-667740 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 40 FTR INTCP SQ 35 FTR INTCP GP |
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | January 19 1951 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Captain Matusz was awarded the Purple Heart, 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
Captain Matusz was the pilot of a F-51D Mustang night fighter with the 40th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 35th Fighter-Interceptor Group. On January 19, 1951, while on a combat mission, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire. His engine quit and the aircraft crashed into a hill. He was declared dead on January 8, 1952. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.