Korean War
| Service # | 2812009 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aviation Electrician's Mate Third Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | July 31 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Aviation Electronics Man Airman Playforth was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Aviation Electronics Man Airman Playforth was a crew member of a PBM-5S patrol bomber with Patrol Squadron 731, U.S. Navy. On July 31, 1952, his aircraft was on routine patrol over the Yellow Sea when it was attacked by Chinese fighters and crashed.