Korean War
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 3 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Captain Gossman was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Captain Gossman was the pilot of a C-47 transport stationed at Donaldson Air Force Base, South Carolina. On January 3, 1953, his aircraft was on a courier run from Newburgh, New York to Donaldson AFB via Pope AFB, Fayetteville, North Carolina. The aircraft developed engine problem and the he tried to make an emergency landing at Crabtree Creek State Park near Raleigh, North Carolina. It ran into dense fog and rain and crashed killing three crew members.