Korean War
| Service # | AF16357788 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | November 13 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Private First Class Shoemaker was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Shoemaker was a passenger on a C-82 transport with the 7150th Motor Vehicle Squadron, Wiesbaden, Germany. On November 13, 1951, the aircraft was enroute from Rhine Main to Bordeaux, France when it crashed on Mt. Dore, near Bordeaux, killing all 36 on board.