Korean War
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 8 1952 |
National Defense Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Major Hatch was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Major Hatch was a veteran of World War II. During the Korean War, he was a member of the Air Force Training Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada. On September 8, 1952, he was killed when his F-80 aircraft exploded and crashed near Indian Springs, Nevada.