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Tedrick
Gilbert
Irwin
MIA (Korea) KIA
October 19, 1923

–

January 31, 1952

Born:

Johnstown

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Miami

, 

Florida

Buried: 

Honolulu

, 

Hawaii

Cemetery:

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Courts of the Missing)

Tedrick Irwin was pilot of a F-51D Mustang night fighter with the 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Group. On January 31, 1952, while on a combat mission, his aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire, caught fire and crashed into the crest of a ridge. His remains were not recovered.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron

    Regiment:

    18th Fighter-Bomber Group

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 577 (November 15, 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Tedrick Gilbert Irwin (AFSN: AO-820503), United States Air Force, for gallantry In action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of an F-51D Mustang Night Fighter with the 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action in Korea, in 1952. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Irwin, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.