Korean War
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 24 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Major Childs was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Major Childs was a crew member of a B-47 Stratojet stationed at Lockbourne Air Force Base near Columbus, Ohio. On July 24, 1953, the aircraft was flying "touch and go" landings, when it swerved off the runway, crashed and burned.