Korean War
| Rank | Airman U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 26 1954 |
National Defense Service Medal
Airman McGhee was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Airman McGhee 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.