Korean War
| Service # | 6704A |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | April 17 1951 |
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
Major Monroe 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
Major Monroe was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was the pilot of a F-51D Mustang night fighter with the 39th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 35th Fighter-Interceptor Group. On April 17, 1951, while on a combat mission, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire. He bailed out successfully near Kumwha, Korea, but search and rescue helicopter was driven off by ground fire. His remains were recovered.