After nearly seven decades, the Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs is preparing to award 15 guardsmen from the first Scout Battalion for their heroic efforts in response to a 1955 plane crash.
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Since 2017, Bowen has been scavenging military documents in his attempts to put together the puzzle pieces of the June 22, 1955 Navy plane crash that occurred near St. Lawrence Island after the plane was shot down by MiG 15 Soviet fighter jets.For the past eight years, Bowen has been going through S1 and S2 daily reports from the Army, as well as scouring incident reports from the Navy from the 1955 plane crash.
In 1955, each member received a letter of appreciation for their actions. Over 67 years later with new details from the crash and newly created medals available, the veterans now qualify to receive higher honors. On Saturday July 9, one veteran and family members of the 15 Guardsmen will be presented the heroism medal for their actions in saving the lives of the Navy crew members in Gambell.
The award, Bowen said, is a moment of closure for many of the family members, as it represents honor and validation for the service of their loved ones.
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