Korean War
| Service # | AF19293876 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | October 14 1951 |
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
Sergeant Whitener 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
Sergeant Whitener was the flight engineer of a B-29A Superfortress Bomber with the 345th Bomber Squadron, 98th Bomber Wing. On October 14, 1951, after returning from a combat mission, the aircraft crashed upon landing, killing nine crew members. His remains were recovered.