Korean War
| Service # | AF34198317 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | November 13 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Staff Sergeant Patterson was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Staff Sergeant Patterson was a member of the 86th Motor Vehicle Squadron. On November 13, 1951, he was a passenger on a C-82 transport enroute from Rhine Main to Bordeaux, France. It crashed on Mt. Dore, near Bordeaux, killing all 36 on board.