Norman Harold Halterman ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On December 24, 1953 Second Lieutenant Halterman was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of Virginia. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 10573 |
| Service ID | 2225937 |
| Name | Norman Harold Halterman |
| From | Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia |
| Birth Date | October 25, 1928 |
| Casualty Date | December 24, 1953 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit/Group | 336th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Group |
| Casualty Type | Non-Hostile Air Crash |
| Location | Korea |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
| Notable Awards | ★ Korean Service Medal ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation ★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal ★ United Nations Service Medal |
| Remembered | 
Norman Harold Halterman is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  Norman is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Second Lieutenant Halterman was a pilot with the 336th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Group. He was lost in the Sea of Japan as a result of an aircraft accident on December 24, 1953. His remains were not recovered.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Norman Harold Halterman was serving his country during the Korean War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Air Force. Halterman had the rank of Second Lieutenant. Service number assignment was 2225937. Attached to 336th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Group.
He was born on October 25, 1928. According to our records Virginia was his home or enlistment state and Rockingham county has been included within the archival record. We have Harrisonburg listed as his city. During his service in the Korean War, Air Force Second Lieutenant Halterman experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 24, 1953. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non-Hostile Air Crash. Incident location: Korea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Air Force Good Conduct Medal
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