Korean War
| Service # | AF12367543 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman Second Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | July 22 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman Second Class Miles was awarded the Purple Heart, 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 Miles was a crew member of a B-29A Superfortress from the 371st Bomber Squadron, 19th Bomber Group, 307th Bomber Wing. On July 22, 1952, while on a combat mission, his aircraft caught fire northeast of Ocho-o, South Korea and crashed. All thirteen airmen were killed.