Korean War
| Rank | Airman Third Class U.S. Air Force |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 7 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman Third Class Shipp was awarded 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
Airman Third Class Shipp was a crew member of Air Force RB-29 "Sunbonnet King" of the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron. His aircraft was on a photo mission over Northern Hokkaido and was shot down by two Soviet LA-11 fighters near Yuri Island on October 7, 1952.