Korean War
| Service # | 4445167 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aviation Electrician's Mate Second Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | August 22 1956 |
Korean Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Aviation's Electrician's Mate Second Class Powell was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation's Electrician's Mate Second Class Powell was a crew member of a PB4Y-1P Consolidated Liberator surveillance aircraft with the U.S. Navy. On August 22, 1956, while patrolling the airspace during the Korean truce, his aircraft was shot down. His remains have not been recovered.