Korean War
| Service # | AO-796667 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | April 8 1952 |
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Major Markel was awarded the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Major Markel was a passenger on a B-25J Mitchell bomber with Headquarters Squadron, 3511th Combat and Combat Reconnaissance Training Group stationed at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. He was killed when his aircraft crashed near Golden, Colorado on April 8, 1952, killing all ten airmen on board.