The Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
Elmer Clark Coon
Rank
Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman, U.S. Navy
Date of Death
October 11, 1952
Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Coon was a member of the crew of the aircraft carrier USS KEARSARGE (CV-33). On October 11, 1952, the ship's helicopter, while being parked with rotors engaged, tipped over killing four crewmen and injuring six.