Korean War
| Service # | AF17257384 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | July 13 1950 |
National Defense Service Medal
Private First Class Morton was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Morton was a passenger on a B-50D jet bomber with the 342nd Bomber Squadron, 97th Bomber Wing stationed at Biggs Air Force Base, El Paso, Texas. On July 13, 1950, the aircraft was on a training mission when it crashed on a farm near Mason, Ohio, exploded and killing all sixteen on board.