Korean War
| Service # | AF12343322 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | November 13 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Private First Class Bruington was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Bruington was a passenger on a C-82 transport with the 2nd Air Postal Squadron. On November 13, 1951, the aircraft was enroute from Rhine Main to Bordeaux, France when it crashed on Mt. Dore, near Bordeaux, killing all 36 on board.