Korean War
| Rank | Aviation Ordnanceman First Class U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 14 1952 |
National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Polen was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Polen was a crew member of a patrol bomber, P2V-4 Neptune, from Patrol Squadron 26, based at the Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine. On April 14, 1952, the aircraft had engine failure and hit trees during a forced landing, killing six crew members.