Korean War
| Service # | AO-668618 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | April 17 1955 |
Korean Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Major Neighbors was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Major Neighbors was the pilot of a RB47E Stratojet reconnaissance aircraft with the U.S. Air Force. On April 17, 1955, while patrolling the airspace during the Korean truce, his aircraft was shot down by MiG-15 fighters over the Kamchatka Peninsula. All three crew members are missing.