Korean War
| Rank | Pattern Maker Third Class U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 6 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Patternmaker Third Class Conger was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
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.