Elmer Vance Alton ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Missouri
Elmer Vance Alton
Korean War
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On December 21, 1951 Sergeant Alton 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 Missouri. ★ 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 | 4888 |
| Service ID | 17307170 |
| Name | Elmer Vance Alton |
| From | St Louis, St Louis County, Missouri |
| Casualty Date | December 21, 1951 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Group | 19th Food Service Squadron, U.S |
| Casualty Type | Non-Hostile Death |
| Location | Korea |
| 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 |  Elmer is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
He died of other causes on December 21, 1951 at the 8th Medical Group Dispensary.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Elmer Vance Alton 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. Alton had the rank of Sergeant. Service number assignment was 17307170. Attached to 19th Food Service Squadron, U.S.
According to our records Missouri was his home or enlistment state and St Louis county has been included within the archival record. We have St Louis listed as his city. During his service in the Korean War, Air Force Sergeant Alton experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 21, 1951. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non-Hostile Death. 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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