2LT William Francis Umbarger (1929-1952)

2LT William Francis Umbarger Veteran

Birth

19 Oct 1929

Death

28 Feb 1952 (aged 22)

Monument

National Korean War Veterans Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map

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Second Lieutenant Umbarger was the pilot of a F-84E Thunderjet fighter with the 9th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 49th Fighter-Bomber Group. On February 28, 1952, while on a combat mission, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire. His bailout was unsuccessful. His remains were not recovered.

Awarded
Purple Heart
Air Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal

Family Members

Parents

Morris M Umbarger

1898–1962

Siblings

2LT William Francis Umbarger

1929–1952

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2LT William Francis Umbarger Veteran

Family Members

Morris M Umbarger