The Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
V. L. Conger
Rank
Pattern Maker Third Class, U.S. Navy
Date of Death
August 6, 1952
Patternmaker Third Class Conger was a member of Fighter Squadron 64, aboard the carrier USS BOXER (CV-21). On August 6, 1952, there was a fire and explosion aboard the carrier. He was killed trying to save the lives of his comrades.