Korean War
| Service # | W-058360 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Warrant Officer U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | November 6 1953 |
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Warrant Officer Chase was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal with 3 Battle Stars.
Notes
Warrant Officer Chase was a veteran of World War II, fighting in the Pacific. In Korea, he was a member of the 161st Marine Helicopter Transportation Squadron, 1st Marine Air Wing. On November 6, 1953, he was working on the mud flats of western Korea when the incoming tide threatened him. Rescue attempts by helicopter failed and he drowned.