Korean War
| Service # | AF15432715 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman Third Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | June 18 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman Third Class Van Alen was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Airman Third Class Van Alen was a member of the 25th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 51st Fighter-Interceptor Group. On June 18, 1953, he was a passenger on a C-124A Globemaster transport traveling from Tachikawa Air Base, Japan to Korea. He was killed when the aircraft crashed about three miles from Tachikawa.