Korean War
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Air Force |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 21 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Staff Sergeant McClain was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
During the Korean War, Staff Sergeant McClain was assigned to Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. On the night of April 21, 1951, he was returning to Clark AFB from a village fiesta with four other airmen when their car was ambushed by communist Huks killing all airmen.