Korean War
| Rank | Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 29 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class Tufarella was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class Tufarella was a crew member of a P4M-1 Mercator Patrol Bomber with Patrol Squadron VX-1, based at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida. On June 29, 1951, his aircraft engine failed on takeoff and the plane crashed killing 8 men.