Korean War
| Service # | AF12412240 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman Second Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | August 12 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman Second Class Horton was awarded 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
Airman Second Class Horton was a member of the 4th Maintenance Squadron, 4th Maintenance and Supply Group. He contracted acute Poliomyelitis and was taken to the 121st Evacuation Hospital in Taejon, South Korea where he died on August 12, 1953.