Glen Leroy Slavicek
Born | 1 JAN 1931 |
Died | 30 AUG 1952, Killed in Action |
Service Branch | Air Force |
Rank | Airman First Class |
Rating or Job | Crewman on B-29 |
Unit | 344th Bomb Squadron, 98th Bomb Wing |
Campaign | Korea |
Military Citations | Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korea War Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation |
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Family | Parents: Joseph & Edna Slavicek |
Notes | Service Number AF19377775 Airman First Class Slavicek was a crew member B-29A Superfortress Bomber with the 344th Bomb Squadron, 98th Bomb Wing. On August 30, 1952, while on a bombing mission, the aircraft crashed four miles north of Taegu, South Korea. All twelve crew members perished. His remains were recovered. Airman First Class Slavicek was awarded the Purple Heart, 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. |
Sources | Mike Phillips, National Archives |
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