Korean War
Rank | Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class U.S. Navy |
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Date of Death | July 13 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class Peddie was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class Peddie was a crew member of a P5M-1 Marlin patrol bomber with Patrol Bomber Squadron 44, based at the Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia. On July 13, 1953, during a training flight, the aircraft's engine failed and the plane ditched off Cape Henry, seven crew members.