Harvey Milton Rountree

M, #1018, b. Sep 10, 1928, d. Jul 24, 1951

Harvey Milton Rountree
1928-1951
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | Sep 10, 1928 | Harvey Milton Rountree was born on Sep 10, 1928 at Gatesville, Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| | He was the son of Harvey Corbitt Rountree and Gladys Myrtie Johnson. |
| Milit-Beg* | Jan 16, 1950 | Harvey Milton Rountree began military service on Jan 16, 1950 at Norfolk, City of Norfolk, Virginia, United States , US Air Force - Serial Number AO 2-221-748. |
| Death* | Jul 24, 1951 | He died on Jul 24, 1951, at age 22 during the Korean Conflict. He was on a training mission at Omura Gunnery Range - Tsuiki Air Force Base, Tsukida, Fukuoka, Japan , when his aircraft distegrated in mid-air. His remains were not recovered.1 |
| Burial* | Jul 26, 1951 | He was buried on Jul 26, 1951 at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, City of Portsmouth, Virginia, United States . Find A Grave Memorial# 27470847.1  |
| Researcher's Note* | | Harvey was a pilot of an F-80C Shooting Star Fighter-Interceptor with the 25th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 51st Fighter-Interceptor Group. Second Lieutenant Rountree was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.1 |
Military* | | Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in Korea. |
Citations
- [S80] Gravestones, online at findagrave.com.
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