Korean War
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Air Force |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 3 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Master Sergeant Westervelt was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Master Sergeant Westervelt was a veteran of World War II. During the Korean War, he was stationed at the Experimental Test Pilot School, Edwards Air Force Base, Muroc, California. On October 3, 1951, he was a passenger on a B-26 bomber on a training mission when it crashed and exploded in the desert just off Highway 40-50 near the Salt Lake City municipal airport.