Korean War
| Rank | Chief Aviation Machinist Mate U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 18 1950 |
National Defense Service Medal
Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Whitehead was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Whitehead was a crew member of a P2V-3W Neptune patrol bomber with Patrol Squadron 931. On December 18, 1950, his aircraft crashed into McCreight Mountain, Washington killing all 11 men on board.