Korean War
| Service # | AO-6431265 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | September 2 1958 |
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Captain Jeruss was awarded the Purple Heart and the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Captain Jeruss was a crew member of a C-130 Hercules transport with the U.S. Air Force. On September 2, 1958, while patrolling the airspace near Korea, his aircraft was shot down. His remains were returned on September 24, 1958.