The following information pertains to a serviceman who remains classified as Missing In Action.
John W. Gahan
Rank: Airman First Class
Service Number: AF15380313
Date Missing: 11/30/1950
Unit: 6132nd Tactical Control Squadron
Branch of Service: U.S. Air Force
Listed On Wall/Tablet: Honolulu Memorial
Rosette In Place: No
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Recoverability Status: Remains Recovered
Next Steps: Airman First Class Gahan was a member of the 6132nd Tactical Control Squadron, U.S. Air Force. He was listed as Missing in Action while participating in aerial support over Korea on November 30, 1950. He was presumed dead on March 31, 1954. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. ** For his leadership and valor, Airman First Class Gahan was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Date Recovered: 5/28/2004
Date Identified: 6/4/2011
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