Korean War
| Service # | 251723 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aviation Electronics Technician First Class U.S. Coast Guard |
| Date of Death | January 18 1953 |
Gold Lifesaving Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Electronics Technician First Class Tornell was awarded the Gold Life Saving Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Electronics Technician First Class Tornell was a crew member of a rescue patrol bomber stationed at the Coast Guard Air Detachment, Sangley Point, Philippines. On January 18, 1953, after rescuing survivors from a Naval P2V Neptune patrol aircraft off Swatow, China, his aircraft crashed on takeoff. He was listed as Missing in Action and was presumed dead on September 15, 1955.