Korean War
| Service # | 507858 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Ensign U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | October 7 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Ensign Shaughnessy was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Ensign Shaughnessy was the pilot of a F4U Corsair fighter with Fighter Squadron 193 aboard the carrier USS PRINCETON (CV-37). On October 7, 1952, he was attacked by a MiG-15 near Hungnam, Korea. He parachuted into the water where he became entangled in the shrouds. He died shortly after he was recovered by the destroyer USS BOYD (DD-544).