Korean War
| Service # | 20275A |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | June 24 1952 |
Air Medal
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
First Lieutenant McAlpine was awarded the Air Medal, 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
USMA Class of 1950, First Lieutenant McAlpine was the pilot of a F-51D Mustang night fighter with the 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter Bomber Wing. On June 24, 1952, while returning from a combat mission of close support, his aircraft crashed upon landing.