Korean War
| Service # | AF13211322 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 1 SHORAN BEACON SQ |
| Rank | Airman Third Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | October 16 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman Third Class Rutledge was awarded 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
Airman Third Class Rutledge was a member of the 1st Shoran Beacon Squadron, U.S. Air Force in Korea. On October 16, 1952, he was a passenger on a C-46D Commando transport on a courier run between Kangnung Airfield (K-18) and Pohang Airfield (K-3) when it crashed into the sea off Kangnung killing all 25 servicemen on board. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.