1 JAN 1931

30 AUG 1952, Killed in Action

Air Force

Airman First Class

344th Bomb Squadron, 98th Bomb Wing

Korea

Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal,  Korea War Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation

Service Number AF19377775
Airman First Class Slavicek was a crew member B-29A Superfortress Bomber with the 344th Bomb Squadron, 98th Bomb Wing. On August 30, 1952, while on a bombing mission, the aircraft crashed four miles north of Taegu, South Korea. All twelve crew members perished. His remains were recovered. Airman First Class Slavicek was awarded 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.