Korean War
| Service # | AF33042394 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | September 26 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Whitmore was awarded 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
Private First Class Whitmore was a member of the 6130th Air Base Squadron, 6131 Air Base Group. On September 26, 1950, he was aboard a C-54D Skymaster transport departing from Ashiya, Japan when the aircraft crashed into the Sea of Japan.