Korean War
| Service # | 029429 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | September 10 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
Major De Mers 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
Major De Mers was the pilot of a F9F-4 Grumman Panther fighter with Marine Fighter Squadron 115, Marine Air Group 33, 1st Marine Air Wing. On September 10, 1952, after a combat mission, his aircraft was diverted to Pohang Airfield (K-3), South Korea because of bad weather. It crashed into a mountain.