Korean War
| Service # | AO-1909788 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | August 22 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Second Lieutenant Wenzl was awarded the Purple Heart, 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
Second Lieutenant Wenzl was the pilot of a AT-6D Mosquito observation aircraft with the 6148th Tactical Air Control Squadron, 6147th Tactical Air Control Group. On August 22, 1950, his aircraft encountered poor weather conditions and crashed into Mt. Sobuk-San, Korea.