ORIGINS
Norman Harold
Halterman was born on October 25, 1928. According to our records Virginia
was his home or enlistment state and Rockingham County included within
the archival record. We have Harrisonburg listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted
in the United States Air Force. Served during the Korean War. Halterman
had the rank of Second Lieutenant. Service number assignment was 2225937.
Attached to 336th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor
Group.
CASUALTY
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.
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.
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.
COMMENDATIONS
* 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
