Korean War
| Service # | AF11178182 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | September 26 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Prisoner of War Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private Besancon was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, 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.
Notes
Private Besancon was a member of the 8th Motor Vehicle Squadron, 8th Fighter Bomber Wing. On September 26, 1950, he was aboard a C-54D Skymaster transport departing from Ashiya, Japan when the aircraft crashed into the Sea of Japan.