Korean War
| Service # | AO-3064783 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | July 1 1960 |
Korean Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Captain Phillips was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Captain Phillips was a crew member of a RB47 Stratojet reconnaissance aircraft with the U.S. Air Force. On July 1, 1960, while patrolling the airspace during the Korean truce, his aircraft was shot down.