Korean War
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Service # | AF36591781 |
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Rank | Airman First Class U.S. Air Force |
Date of Death | June 12 1952 |
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Korean Service Medal
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National Defense Service Medal
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Purple Heart
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Republic of Korea War Service Medal
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United Nations Service Medal
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World War II Victory Medal
Airman First Class Sands was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Airman First Class Sands was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the 6150th Tactical Control Squadron, 6147th Tactical Control Group. He was Killed in Action by enemy shrapnel at CT387337 on June 12, 1952.