Korean War
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 3 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Major Palmer was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Major Palmer was a veteran of World War II. During the Korean War, he was a pilot stationed at the Experimental Test Pilot School, Edwards Air Force Base, Muroc, California. On October 3, 1951, he was flying a B-26 bomber on a training mission when it crashed and exploded in the desert just off Highway 40-50 near the Salt Lake City municipal airport.