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First Name: Karle

Last Name: Mayhew

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Navy (present)

Rating: Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 3rd Class

Home of Record: China Grove, NC
Middle Name: Joe



Date of Birth:

Date of Death: 16 October 1953

Rank or Rate: Petty Officer Third Class

Years Served:
Kenneth Joe Mayhew

    
Engagements:
•  Korean War (1950 - 1953)
Biography:

Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Mayhew was a crew member of the aircraft carrier USS Leyte (CV-32) being refitted at the Boston Navy Yard. He was killed by an explosion and fire in the port catapult machinery room aboard ship on 16 October 1953.

Mayhew was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Honoree ID: 224829   Created by: MHOH

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