Korean War
| Service # | 402769 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Junior Grade U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | July 30 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Lieutenant Junior Grade Ray was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Lieutenant Junior Grade Ray was the pilot of a F4U-4 Corsair fighter with Fighter Squadron 821, aboard the carrier USS PRINCETON (CV-37). On July 30, 1951, shortly after takeoff and during a rendezvous with his flight, his aircraft spun, stalled, crashed into the water and exploded.