Korean War
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Rank | Aviation Ordnanceman Airman U.S. Navy |
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Date of Death | November 27 1950 |
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National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Neely was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Neely was a crew member of a P2V-2 Neptune patrol bomber with Patrol Squadron 4, based at Barbers Point, Hawaii. On November 27, 1950. The aircraft's right wing separated during a rocket run killing all five on board.