Korean War
| Service # | AF15468648 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman Third Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | June 18 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman Third Class Basham was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Airman Third Class Basham was a member of the 8th Supply Squadron, 8th Fighter Bomber Group. On June 18, 1953, he was a passenger on a C-124A Globemaster transport traveling from Tachikawa Air Base, Japan to Korea. He was killed when the aircraft crashed about three miles from Tachikawa.