Korean War
| Service # | AF13292749 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman First Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | October 24 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman First Class Rutter was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Airman First Class Rutter was a member of the 3rd Installation Squadron, 3rd Air Base Group. On October 23, 1952, a F-84G Thunderjet fighter from the 429th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 474th Fighter-Bomber Group caught fire on takeoff from Kunsan Air Base (K-8), and the pilot ejected. Airman Rutter was trying to extinguish the fire when the ordnance exploded.