William Timothy Halton ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from New York
On May 21, 1952 Colonel Halton 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 New York. ★ 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 | 6666 |
| Service ID | 8510 |
| Name | William Timothy Halton |
| From | Islip, Suffolk County, New York |
| Birth Date | July 17, 1917 |
| Casualty Date | May 21, 1952 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Casualty Type | Missing in Action and Presumed Dead |
| Notable Awards |
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  William is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Colonel Halton was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was the pilot of a F-51D Mustang night fighter with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, US Air Force. On May 21, 1952, while on a combat mission, as he made a low altitude bomb run, the aircraft crashed. He was listed as Missing in Action and was presumed dead on December 31, 1953. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ 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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• 102 Prisoners of war
• 2,172 Missing in action
• 2 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 16 Medal of Honor recipients
• 23,284 World War II
• 516 Korean War
• 1,281 Vietnam War
• 102 Prisoners of war
• 2,172 Missing in action
• 2 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 16 Medal of Honor recipients
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