Korean War
| Service # | AF13353728 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman First Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | September 13 1951 |
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
Airman First Class Reid was awarded the Purple Heart, 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
Airman First Class Reid was the crewman of an H-5G helicopter with the 3rd Air Rescue Squadron, U.S. Air Force. On September 13, 1951, he rescued a downed pilot in the Wonsan area, Ensign Ronald D. Eaton from Fighter Squadron 74 aboard the aircraft carrier USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31). Captain Lear's helicopter was hit by enemy fire and crashed ten miles south of Chongong-ni Korea, killing all three on board.