Korean War
| Service # | 9889502 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | October 2 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman Apprentice Willhoite was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, 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 Apprentice Willhoite was a serviceman for the F4U-4 Corsair fighter with Fighter Squadron 783 aboard the USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31). On October 2, 1951, while preparing the planes for launching, he lost his footing and was blown into the propeller of a plane behind him.