Korean War
| Service # | 6663A |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | August 5 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
Medal of Honor (Air Force)
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and great valor, Major Sebille was awarded the Medal of Honor, the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Major Sebille was a pilot of a F-51D Mustang fighter and commanded the 67th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Group. On August 5, 1950 near Hamchang, Korea, he was conducting an attack upon a concentration of enemy troops when his aircraft was struck by enemy antiaircraft fire. Rather than attempting to land, he dove on his target to his death.