Korean War
| Service # | AO-784542 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | March 18 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Captain Pruett was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Captain Pruett was an aircraft observer on an all weather bomber, RB-36H, with the 718th Squadron, 28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing based at Rapid City Air Force Base, South Dakota. On March 18, 1953, his aircraft was flying low on a simulated combat mission from Lajes, Azores to Rapid City when it struck a 896 foothill, killing all 23 on board.