Korean War
| Service # | 2972421 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aviation Safety Mechanic Third Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | July 1 1953 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Third Class Watson was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Third Class Watson was a crew member of the carrier USS PRINCETON (CV-37). On July 1, 1953, as he was servicing a hydraulic test stand, its flywheel disintegrated causing fatal injury to him.