Korean War
| Service # | AO-726704 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | July 29 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Major Tejeda was awarded the Purple Heart,, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal, the Berlin Airlift Award and Wings of the Turkish Air Force.
Notes
Major Tejeda was a crew member of a RB-50 reconnaissance bomber assigned to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron. On July 29, 1953, his aircraft was shot down by two Soviet MiG-15's over the Sea of Japan. There was one survivor, 3 known dead and 13 missing. He was presumed dead on November 15, 1955.