Korean War
| Rank | Aviation Safety Mechanic Third Class U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 14 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Structural Mechanic Third Class Trower was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Structural Mechanic Third Class Trower was a member of reserve Patrol Squadron 741 called to active duty at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. On June 14, 1951, he was a crew member of a PBY twin engine Catalina on a training mission. The aircraft caught fire and made a forced landing in a wooded area near Green Cove Springs, Florida killing seven crewmen.